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Title Datesort descending Author
In Search of Healthy Communities: A Conceptual Framework for Engaging Developers Jun 14, 2017 Traci Rose Rider, PhD (North Carolina State University), J. Aaron Hipp, PhD (North Carolina State University), Margaret van Bakergem, MPH (North Carolina State University)
Mercy Emergency North / Mercy Clinic North : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Jul 03, 2017 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Perkins+Will Research Journal / Vol. 09.01 Jul 11, 2017 Ajla Aksamija, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C, CDT (Perkins+Will), Kalpana Kuttaiah, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C (Perkins+Will)
Patient-Population Based Design: A Wellness Approach for Designing Healthcare Environments Jul 11, 2017 Sharon E. Woodworth, FAIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC
An Efficient Method for High-Performing Healthcare Facilities Nov 01, 2017 Scott Creekmore (Gordian)
Big Growth Needs Big Data Nov 01, 2017 Kate Renner, AIA, Kaitlyn Badlato, Assoc. AIA (HKS, Inc.)
A Study Examines the Relationship Between the Physical Environment and Residents with Alzheimers Disease Nov 20, 2017 The Center for Heath Design
State-of-the-Art Medical Center Provides Senior Services Designed to Accommodate an Aging Population Nov 20, 2017 The Center for Heath Design
Design Solutions to Improve Healthcare Access and Outcomes - Adelante Healthcare Mesa Nov 21, 2017 The Center for Heath Design
High Impact Design Solutions to Improve Healthcare Access and Outcomes-CLINICA FAMILY HEALTH Nov 21, 2017 The Center for Heath Design
Design Solutions to Improve Healthcare Access and Outcomes - Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Medical Offices Nov 21, 2017 The Center for Heath Design
Emerson Global Data Center: A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Dec 27, 2017 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Perkins+Will Research Journal / Vol. 09.02 Dec 29, 2017 Ajla Aksamija, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C, CDT (Perkins+Will), Kalpana Kuttaiah, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C (Perkins+Will)
Material Health and Transparency: Methods for Improved Integration with Design Process Dec 29, 2017 Antonio Rodríguez-Argüelles, IIDA, LEED GA
Learning through Osmosis: A Report on the Seattle Mentorship Program’s Pilot Session Dec 29, 2017 Veronika Jonsson, LEED AP BD+C (Perkins+Will), Noah Green, LEED AP BD+C (Perkins+Will)
Pumping up the Volume: Multi-Family, Passive House and Net Zero Energy as Standard Practice Apr 15, 2018 Timothy McDonald President, Onion Flats
Integration of New Building Envelope Systems Apr 16, 2018 Rick Filloramo Area Director, Market Development & Tech Services, International Masonry Institute
The Potential Application of Bio-Polymeric Materials in Building Facades: A Framework of multi-performance criteria matrix for selecting optimal materials by the AHP and TOPSIS methods Apr 16, 2018 Ahmed Ali Hassan, PhD , architect and assistant professor, Helwan University
Taking Sides - Impact of Positioning PCMs at Different Sides of Enclosure Systems Apr 16, 2018 Dr. Georg Reichard Associate Professor, Virginia Tech
Prefabricated Exterior Wall Panels for Commercial Building Enclosures Apr 16, 2018 Kenneth C. Loush, PE, Eastern Exterior Wall Systems, Inc
Construction Document Quality Crisis Apr 16, 2018 David Stutzman, AIA, CSI, CCS, SCIP and Louis Medcalf, FCSI, CCS, SCIP
Evolving Ice Damming Solutions for a Changing Climate Apr 16, 2018 Charlotte Metzler, Assoc. AIA, building enclosure consultant, WSP
Experimental Study on Integration of Thermoelectric Materials in Exterior Walls for Heating and Cooling in High-Performance Buildings Apr 16, 2018 Dr. Ajla Aksamija Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts
Balancing Your Building Enclosure: The Building Enclosure Commissioning Scope that Matters Apr 16, 2018 Emily Hopps, Associate Principal, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., and Anna M. Burhoe
Long Term Performance of Vacuum Insulated Panel Walls and Energy Use Assessments of a Net Zero Energy House Apr 16, 2018 Anil Parekh Senior Researcher, Natural Resources Canada

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