Bio-Integral Resource Center

B.I.R.C. is a non-profit organization located in Berkeley, California. They specialize in low toxic or low toxic pest management solutions and are commited to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. They adhere to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. The organization publishes two journals and additional brochures related to IPM.

Tally

This Revit plug-in tracks environmental impacts in real time while designers create models in the popular building information modeling (BIM) software Revit. It was developed specifically to help project teams meet LEED v4 requirements. Data is national for the U.S. Tally does not integrate with other BIM tools, and its utility in very early design (before modeling begins) is limited.

 

eTool LCA

This subscription-based software allows side-by-side comparison of a baseline building with alternatives to support LCA-focused decision-making throughout the design process. Data is available for Australia, or global averages can be used.  eTool LCA does not integrate directly with BIM or other design tools.

 

Athena Impact Estimator

This free software tool permits life-cycle comparison of structural and other building systems to support LCA-focused decision-making throughout the design process. Data is available by North American region. Athena IE does not integrate directly with BIM or other design tools.

 

Lighting Controls Association (LCA)

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA), administered by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), is dedicated to educating the professional building design, construction and management communities about the benefits and operation of automatic switching and dimming controls. These benefits include energy savings, flexibility and higher-quality building environments.