Several guidelines published by ASHRAE can be used as resources in developing and implementing an existing building commissioning plan. These include Guideline 0–2005, The Commissioning Process, and Guideline 1–1996, The HVAC Commissioning Process. Both are available for purchase online.
This online resource, supported by Natural Resources Canada, presents energy-efficient technologies, strategies for commercial buildings, and pertinent case studies.
A BuildingGreen.com feature that offers an in-depth look at strawbale construction.
This PDF provide building owners and managers with basic information about the retrocommissioning process and help them receive maximum value from commissioning existing buildings. See resources in Appendix A – Appendix J including a request for proposal checklist for retrocommissioning services, sample site assessment forms, sample master list, and strategies for increasing retrocommissioning cost-effectiveness.
This BuildingGreen.com article discusses the virtues, manufacture, and availability of bamboo flooring.
Provides training on topics related to ASHRAE standards, HVAC systems and controls, electrical systems, and more.
BuildingGreen.com covers cotton insulation basics in this brief news article.
Provides training and education to facility managers and other building staff and stakeholders.
A BuildingGreen.com product review of cork flooring, which includes information on cork tree management, harvest, processing, and building applications.
A BuildingGreen.com article that examines the pros and cons of using bamboo as a building material.