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News Release from: Autodesk | Subject: Autodesk Green Index
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 November 2005
Adoption of green building elements
accelerating
Autodesk Green Index predicts 100 per cent increase in Green Design Practices by architects by 2010
Autodesk announced the results of the first annual Autodesk Green Index, a study commissioned to evaluate the use of green design elements and practices by architects The study indicated that the rate of adoption of green building elements is accelerating, with the use of high-efficiency heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems leading the way, followed by the increasing use of design software to predict and evaluate HVAC operating costs, solar lighting and retention basins for storm water run-off
The study questioned practicing architects on their expected use of 16 green design practices and elements from five years ago, the previous 12 months and the expected use of these practices five years from now. Request a free brochure from Autodesk ...
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