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Putting Building Scientists at the Data Science Table of Existing Buildings
Until now, building scientists haven't had the ability to use the vast amounts of data in existing buildings. Operational Technologies talk in their own languages. Most existing data platforms use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning on historical data to predict how good a building might perform in the future. Nobody is asking the pivotal building science question, "how good can my building perform?" That question cannot be answered by the world of data science.
Beth Eckenrode
Sep 13


Repurposing Building Energy Models (BEMs) for Use in Operations
The most valuable digital assets in your building portfolio are gathering dust. Here's how to wake them up and unlock millions in...
Beth Eckenrode
Aug 22


Optimizing Data Center Performance Requires Integration
The keys to unlocking both efficiency and resilience for future data centers lies in sophisticated time-of-use analysis embedded into a...
Beth Eckenrode
Aug 12


New High-Performance Pittsburgh Medic Station Gets Noticed
"This building represents the very best of what we're working towards with our City-owned facilities," said Mayor Ed Gainey. "It's a...
Beth Eckenrode
Jul 29


AUROS Group is Your Choice for Big Building Passive House Certification
AUROS Group is not the best choice of consultancy services for designing or certifying most single family homes. AUROS Group's Passive...
Beth Eckenrode
May 24


Technology! Closing the gap between building design/construction and operations
Technology is the only way to cost-effectively integrate design intentions into operational performance.
Beth Eckenrode
May 23


A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF BUILDING EFFICIENCY -- PART 1
Understanding buildings as virtual power plants is the key first step en route to a contemporary energy efficiency strategy.
Beth Eckenrode
Apr 18


The BIG Question
The most important question never asked about existing buildings is "What is my building's performance potential?"
Beth Eckenrode
Feb 5


Data Validation -- Who Owns It?
We all know accurate and complete data are not givens. Why has so little been done to assign responsibilities and develop processes to...
Beth Eckenrode
Dec 12, 2024


Architectural Products Dubs AUROS Group a Building Performance Leader
"How One Building Performance Consultant is Making a Difference" article by Barbara Horowitz-Bennet, Architectural Products, explains how...
Beth Eckenrode
Nov 20, 2024


PHI or PHIUS? What's Right for My Project -- part 2
Compares Passive House Institute (PHI) standard to Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS) standard.
Beth Eckenrode
Nov 19, 2024
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