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 The WBDG in cooperation with the buidingSMART Alliance and the National BIM Standard Project Committee is pleased to introduce a new section on Building Information Modeling. These pages will explore BIM concepts and link to BIM-associated initiatives, publications and events. Mon, 28 July 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/bim/bim.phpp http://www.wbdg.org/bim/bim.php Dr. Bill East and Jeff Kirby received the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer for developing ProjNet, a set collaborative tools that improve the facility delivery process. Tue, 15 July 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_071508.phpp http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_071508.php The buildingSMART alliance and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is co-hosting a BIM demonstration of Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBIE) from July 23-25, 2008 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Software vendors will demonstrate their ability to meet generic BIM specifications for space planning, design coordination, and construction handover. Mon, 14 July 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.buildingsmartalliance.org/news/bim_register.php http://www.buildingsmartalliance.org/news/bim_register.php The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is now accepting applications from both the public and private sector for the 2008 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. Fri, 11 July 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_071108.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_071108.php The WBDG releases two new courses in an effort to expand its continuing education offerings, "Daylighting Principles and Strategies for Sustainable Design" and "Sustainable Roofing Design Considerations and Applications". Wed, 25 June 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_062508.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_062508.php NIBS was one of seventeen association sponsors of the briefing to the new High Performance Building Congressional Caucus on Wednesday June 18th. Wed, 18 June 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_061808.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_061808.php The Federal Facilities Council and coordinating private sector organizations are pleased to provide the initial venue for an ongoing dialogue on the EISA requirements. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_051208.php http://www.wbdg.org/news/release_051208.php 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