2010 Energy Design Guide For Metal Building Systems

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The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released the 2010 Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems. The guide provides up-to-date information on energy efficient technologies, programs, codes and ways to increase the energy efficiency of metal building systems and applications. The Energy Design Guide has 10 chapters plus appendices. It begins by introducing both green building concepts and metal building systems and applications, and then proceeds to chapters on energy code fundamentals, insulating metal building systems, cool roofs, and how to implement daylighting. There are additional chapters on energy codes and standards and the various compliance tools available. The guide also includes detailed information on the different green rating and certification programs that are in place, such as USGBC's LEED® rating system, GBI's Green Globes™ rating system, and the jointly sponsored EPA and DOE Energy Star labeling program. There are over 60 illustrations and drawings accompanying the text as well as 25 charts included.

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