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Analysis #1 - BIM Implementation

Autodesk. "The Business Value of BIM." McGraw Hill Construction Smart Market Report (2009): 1-52. Web. 21 Feb. 2011.  <http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/final_2009_bim_smartmarket_report.pdf>.

Birx, Glenn W. "BIM Evokes Revolutionary Changes to Architecture Practice At Ayers/Saint/Gross." AIArchitect. The American Institute of Architects, 2005. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. <http://info.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek05/tw1209/tw1209changeisnow.cfm>.

Elvin, George. Integrated Practice in Architecture: Mastering Design-build, Fast-track, and Building Information Modeling. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2007. Print.

Messner, John. "BIM Project Execution Planning Guide." Penn State College of Engineering. 2006. Web. 7 Feb. 2011. <http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/cic/bimex/>.

Computer Programs Used - Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011, Autodesk Revit MEP 2011, Autodesk Navisworks 2011, and Autodesk AutoCAD 2011

 

Analysis #2 - PV System Design

"Average Energy Prices in the Philadelphia Area." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 28 Feb. 2011. Web. 7 Mar. 2011. <http://www.bls.gov/ro3/apphl.htm>.

"Average Sun Hours Per Day." AMECO Solar. 2009. Web. 21 Feb. 2011. <http://www.solarexpert.com/Pvinsolation.html>.

"Cost Of Installed Solar Photovoltaic Systems Drops Significantly Over The Last Decade." Science Daily: News & Articles in Science, Health, Environment & Technology. 03 Mar. 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090219152130.htm>.

"Grid-Tied Inverters." SMA Solar Technology. 2011. Web. 03 Apr. 2011. <http://www.sma-america.com/en_US/products/grid-tied-inverters.html>.

Keena, Kevin. "Benchmarking and Whole Building Assessment." National Grid. 20 Mar. 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <https://www.nationalgridus.com>.

Kyocera. Solar Energy Poducts. 2011. Web. 17 Jan. 2011. <http://www.kyocerasolar.com/>.

"New Construction and Major Renovations: Version 2.2." USGBC: U.S. Green Building Council. 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2011. <http://www.usgbc.org/>.

"Per-Watt Pricing of PV Systems in CA." Solar Feeds News Network. 30 June 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://www.solarfeeds.com/the-truth-about-ecd/7781-per-watt-pricing-of-pv-systems-in-ca-etc>.

"PV Technology Comparison." (2009): 1-2. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. <http://www.firstsolar.com>.

"PVWATTS v. 1." Renewable Resource Data Center. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/calculators/PVWATTS/version1/>.

"SunWize Solar Product Catalog and Design Guide 12th Edition." SunWize. 2010. Web. 14 Mar. 2011. <http://www.sunwize.com/catalog/solar-catalog.php>.

Computer Programs Used - Google Sketch-Up 7

 

 

Analysis #3 - Rainwater Collection System

Cowan, Michael K. "Harvesting RAIN." The Ecologist June 2008: 40-43. Web. 11 Mar. 2011. <http://search.proquest.com/docview/234930569?accountid=13158>.

Philadelphia Water Department: Proposed General Services Water Rates. Rep. 01 Feb. 2005. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. <http://www.phila.gov/water/pdfs/pwd_reg_proposed_ch34.pdf>.

"Poly Water Tank Accessories." Irrigation Warehouse Group. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. <http://www.irrigationwarehouse.com.au/category264_1.htm>.

Pushard, Doug. "First Flush Devices - A Review." HarvestH2O.com. 2010. Web. 7 Feb. 2011. <http://www.harvesth2o.com/first_flush.shtml>.

"Rainwater Tank Products." Rainwater Tanks Direct. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. <http://www.rainwatertanksdirect.com.au/>.

Steel Construction Manual. 13th ed. American Institute Of Steel Construction. Print.

Vidacovich, Kenneth. "First-Flush Device Comparisons." Green Pages. Feb. 2004. Web. 03 Apr. 2011. <http://eco-web.com/edi/02431.html>.

Vidacovich, Kenneth. "First-Flush Device Comparisons." Green Pages. Feb. 2004. Web. 07 Feb. 2011. <http://eco-web.com/edi/02431.html>.

"Vitreous China Bathroom Fixtures." Sloan Valve Company. 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. <http://www.sloanvalve.com/Our_Products/WES-4000_Waterfree-Urinal.aspx>.

"Water Conservation Calculators: Rainwater Harvesting." Innovative Water Solutions. 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2011. <http://www.watercache.com/resources/calculators/>.

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