http://www.wbdg.org/ The gateway to up-to-date information on integrated 'whole building' design techniques and technologies. en-us Copyright 2008, National Institute of Building Sciences New publication features "Commissioning the Whole Building Enclosure: The Sidwell Friends Middle School Project". Wed, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/references/jbed.php http://www.wbdg.org/references/jbed.php New publication features "Integration Today Using Open Standards: BIMStorm, Rotterdam to Los Angeles and Beyond". Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/references/jbim.php http://www.wbdg.org/references/jbim.php On January 31, 133 design professionals from 11 countries participated in BIMStorm LAX, a 24-hour, online design charrette in which another 700 people participated as observers. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/0215/0215rc_face.cfm http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/0215/0215rc_face.cfm AIA, CSI and NIBS unveil version 4.0 with greater efficiency, updated symbols, and other improvements. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_012408.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_012408.php The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), along with our sponsors, is pleased to announce the winners of the Beyond Green2007 High Performance Building Awards Program. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_011608.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_011608.php The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) through the National Mechanical Insulation Committee (NMIC) has developed the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide (MIDG) to provide a comprehensive source of information on the performance, use, testing and standardization of mechanical insulation in buildings and industrial facilities. Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/design/midg.php http://www.wbdg.org/design/midg.php The NBIMS Executive Committee has released National BIM Standard Version 1 - Part 1: Overview, Principles, and Methodologies for public use. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_122707.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_122707.php Today, most contracts require the handover of paper documents containing equipment lists, product data sheets, warranties, spare part lists, preventive maintenance schedules, and other information. COBIE simplifies the work required to capture and record project handover data. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/resources/cobie.php http://www.wbdg.org/resources/cobie.php The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have released new critieria manuals to provide the design team with standards on the range of strategies available for physical security and natural hazard protection for new and existing buildings. Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_110507.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_110507.php