February 29, 2016
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Volume 8, Number 4
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SPONSORED EDITION
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From the Editor
Several of the links in this edition tout the growth of green building, particularly on the international level. However, my experience has been that the use of LEED especially, can vary dramatically depending on the region of the country you are in or even within a state. What is your experience? Are green buildings and LEED certifications increasing in your area? Share your thoughts with me at the email below.
Christine "Tina" Subasic, PE, LEED AP
NOTE: Inclusion in this newsletter is not an endorsement of the products and materials featured, nor have these products been evaluated by TMS or the editor. Furthermore, the views expressed in the articles featured are those of the article authors.
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PRODUCT NEWS
The brick industry has developed a product category rule (PCR) for clay brick. This is a necessary first step in conducting a life cycle assessment and creating an environmental product declaration. See the link below to learn more and comment on the draft. ~Tina
Draft PCR Available for Public Comment
ASTM.ORG
The ASTM draft Product Category Rule (PCR) on Clay Brick, Clay Brick Pavers, and Structural Clay Tile is available for public comment. This document was developed over several months of input from industry representatives and will be available for public comment through Friday, March 4th 2016 on the ASTM website. To learn more,
click here.
Brick In Architecture Awards Announces Call for Entries
GOBRICK.COM
The Brick Industry Association announces a call-for-entries in the 2016 Brick In Architecture Awards, with submissions due by April 29. Visit the
competition website for all the details and category information.
GREEN BUILDING NEWS
The first link below describes several simplified tools that designers can use to model various aspects of building performance. Personally I don't think they replace the need for an engineer to run a complete analysis, but they are helpful in getting an initial look at building performance. ~Tina
Five Digital Tools that Every Architect Should Know
ECO-BUILDING PULSE
A new round of simulation tools puts the power of building-performance analysis into the hands of architects. They include energy modeling, daylight analysis and thermal comfort tools.
Read more.
Green Building Expected to Grow Significantly in the U.S. by 2018
ECO-BUILDING PULSE
Green building activity is expected to increase significantly in the U.S. by 2018, according to a global report released by the U.S. Green Building Council and Dodge Data and Analytics. Read
the article.
World Green Building Trends Report 2016
USGBC.ORG
USGBC has announced the results of the Dodge Data & Analytics
World Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report, to which USGBC is a contributing partner. The new report, conducted in nearly 70 countries, demonstrates that global green building continues to double every three years. The report also finds emerging economies like Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa will be engines of green growth, with development varying from twofold to sixfold over current green building levels.
Learn more.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Papers: International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components
ASTM.ORG
The 14th International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components (DBMC) being held from 29th to 31st May, 2017, in Ghent, Belgium has issued a
call for papers. This International Conference is the 14th Meeting of the well-known and prestigious DBMC Conferences that take place every 3 years. The intent of hosting these conferences is to bring together those concerned about durability of building materials and components and thus provide a forum for discussion of the most recent research and practice in this domain.
Faculty/Professor's Workshop - LAST CALL!
MASONRYSOCIETY.ORG
It's not too late to register. The Masonry Society will present the 2016 University Professors Masonry Workshop at the University of California, San Diego, March 20 - 22, 2016. This is an ideal opportunity to bring together university educators with masonry industry leaders. For more information on the workshop click
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