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Partnering as Success Factor: Optimal Design Quality Through The Early Integration of Construction and Operation Competences
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
Nearly all designs can be optimized. Today, this realization is familiar to all those in the construction and real-estate industries who take into consideration all five of the lifecycle phases of a property (development, ...
The Robert L. Preger Intelligent Workplace and the Building as Power Plant/Invention Works
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
Taken as a whole, the built environment represents no company's core business, nor does it fall under the purview of a single governmental agency's core mission. It is instead the result of many actions, and influenced by ...
The European Performance of Buildings Directive - Case Study: New Headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt am Main
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
The EPBD was passed as a Directive in 2002 paving the way for national legislation, the German version of which is the EnEV 2007, passed in October 2007. These dates mark roughly the start and end of the feasibility and ...
Energy Services for State Properties - German Experiences
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
In 2002 the pilot project, Contracting Campaign for State Properties,has been initiated, the realization is assigned to the German Energy Agency (dena). An evaluation of this Project was made by the Bremer Energy Institute ...
Building Energy Efficiency in China - Status, Trends, Targets, and Solutions
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
It is well accepted that the reduction of building energy consumption is one of the most effective actions fro reducing the emission of CO2 and for protection of energy resources world wide. Understanding and comparing the ...
Climate Change: Some Scientific and Political Realities
(Energy Systems Laboratory, 2008-12)
Atmospheric scientists tell us that mankind is changing the climate, and is
setting in motion forces that can make essentially irreversible changes in
the climate of the future. Naysayers dispute whether mankind is ...
Implementing Energy Efficiency in Wastewater to Reduce Costs
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
In the industrial world creating a quality product at minimum cost is the goal. In this environment all expenses are scrutinized, when they are part of the manufacturing process. However, even at the most conscientious ...
Catalyst Paper No-Carb Strategy for GHG Reduction
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
The Catalyst Paper strategy to manage GHG exposure is a combination of energy reduction initiatives in manufacturing and the effective use of biomass and alternative fuels to produce mill steam and electricity from the ...