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Updates in ASHRAE 62.1-2022
Major Updates to the Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) in ASHRAE 62.1-2022 April 6, 2022 | by Andrew Gordy Summary Learn about the major changes to ASHRAE 62.1-2022 and how they impact the design of indoor environments and ventilation energy usage. Discover the benefits of the Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) and its potential to…
Read MoreNEW LEED v4 Accreditations at Lorax
4/4/17. Lorax congratulates Rebecca Gullott, Mudhar AlDurra and Peter Doo for adding new LEED v4 accreditations to their portfolio. “Having diverse accreditations benefits our clients because the US Green Building Council (USGBC) now requires LEED consultants to be accredited under the rating system for which a building is to be certified,” said Peter Doo, President…
Read MoreHarvard-Syracuse Demonstrate IAQ Improves Occupant Performance
Where do you feel your best at work? Do you ever feel the need go for a walk outside to clear your head? If you answered those questions with, “I feel best in a room with fresh air” or “Yes, I enjoy getting out, the air helps me to think,” you are in lock step…
Read MorePeter Doo to speak at CSI MARC
Doo, FAIA, LEED Fellow, GGP, to speak at the CSI Mid Atlantic Regional Conference (MARC), April 9th. Peter will share insights on the future of green building certifications presenting his view of the growing certification landscape as well as comparing LEED to the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) that has been adopted by a number…
Read MoreNot So Fast
At recent blog post on the Green Building Law Update titled “Maryland Sidesteps LEED in Favor of the IgCC” suggests that “fewer, if any, Maryland state and local government projects will be LEED certified in the future.” But, I say, “Not so fast!” Yes, the Maryland legislature just passed an amendment to the State’s green…
Read MoreMoving towards Materials that Matter
Transparency in materials is the marker of healthy buildings. The design community has leaders who are marking the way forward.
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