Energy Efficiency
Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Campus sponsored by BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC. It is part of BDCuniversity.com and is intended to be the single platform you should regularly visit for energy efficiency education, resources and associated links.
For a more in-depth understanding of what BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC offers your current and future buildings click here.
eLearning Courses
Leed 2009-What it means to you
This program will focus on the forthcoming major revision of the LEED green building rating program. FREEDesign Criteria for Windows + Doors
Whether it’s offering a pleasant view, providing a fresh breath of air, or contributing to overall comfort and mood, windows and doors go a long way toward ensuring the well-being of building occupants. This course will describe the key factors driving the choice and application of window and door products, as well as the variables that are affected by window and door product selection. FREEUsing Wood for Sustainable Design + Construction
While wood has long been considered an environmentally friendly resource, more and more focus is being placed on the recycling and renewability aspects of wood products, as well as the use of certified forest land. This article will describe the attributes of wood materials that apply to green buildings, as well as discuss sustainable design considerations for the application of wood to building structure, envelope, and interior finishes. FREELighting Fixtures and Energy Efficiency
One of the easiest ways to cut energy costs is to use energy saving light fixtures. Simply choosing the right fixtures can make a world of difference without taking away from the quality of light people are used to experiencing. This five hour interactive online course focuses on the importance of energy saving lighting fixtures, and how to select them. PREMIUMDesigning Sustainable Roofing Insulation Systems using Plastic Materials
This course will cover the available plastic foam roof insulation technologies for commercial low-slope roofs, as well as the advancements in direct-to-deck roofing application, including system components, technical aspects and technology advances. In addition this course will also discuss the economic and environmental comparisons and advantages for the systems, including how to assess the relative environmental aspects of each technology in order to create the most sustainable roof to meet your design needs. FREEThe Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems
Provides an overview of available plastic foam roof insulation technologies for commercial low-slope roofs and how to assess the relative environmental aspects of each technology in order to create the most sustainable roofing system to meet your design needs. FREEInsulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors
This whitepaper discusses the impact of energy performance in commercial construction, the key issues in building-envelope design and how closed-cell spray foam insulation and waterproofing systems can help improve energy performance and reduce costs PREMIUMAir Barriers in Building Construction: Understanding Costs, Meeting Performance Standards and Exceeding Codes
This whitepaper will cover use of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) as a key component in air-barrier assemblies provides good performance characteristics as well as cost and construction advantages. FREEBD+C's 2007 Green Buildings Research White Paper: Where Building Owners, End Users, and AEC Professionals Stand on Sustainability and Green Building
This whitepaper provides exclusive data on how building owners, operators, facilities directors, and real estate executives view green buildings—and what they are doing to implement green building. FREEBD+C White Paper 2006: Green Buildings and the Bottom Line The ‘New Reality’ of Green Building From Environmental Cause to Financial Opportunity
FREEBD+C's Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability White Paper 2005
FREEBD+C's White Paper on Sustainability 2003 A Report on the Green Building Movement
FREEBD+C's Progress Report on Sustainability 2004
FREESevere Weather and Walls/Roofs: The case for using spray polyurethane foam (SPF) in hurricane zones
There has been an increase in performance testing and materials studies on SPF by industry experts in order to make roofing and envelope systems that better protect buildings and their occupants during storms and high-wind events. Learn more on how to protect your investment in this significant review of the latest data on SPF. FREEAEC professionals sound off on what’s hot in green products and programs
FREEBuilding With Steel
FREEGreen08 OUTLOOK+FAIR
Green08 OUTLOOK+FAIR BD+C brings you top industry experts in Green Building Products & Requirements via an on-demand multimedia format. FREERoofing OUTLOOK+FAIR
Top industry experts cover key Roofing topics in an on-demand, educational format. Learn about new products in Roofing Design and related issues via the associated Product FAIR. FREEGreening Education Facilities
Education institutions are among the most active participants in green building and LEED certification. This webcast provides case studies of a LEED Gold school in Portland, Ore., and an early LEED-certified high school in Illinois, as well as "green campus" programs at Emory University, Atlanta, and Berea (Ky.) College, and the $2.2 billion LEED construction program for the Los Angeles Community College District. FREEGreen Power: Sustainable Building Techniques and Technologies
There are many ways to be green, but three energy-related technologies stand out for their potential to positively impact the planet. As prices for oil, natural gas, and electricity spiral ever upward, it is crucial for Building Teams to focus on these alternative sources. This article gives an introduction to wind, solar, and geothermal power, explaining how they affect the building market as well as project planning and construction. FREELEED Certification: Fenestration’s Contribution to a Greener Future
This course will give participants an overview of the LEED program, as well as go in-depth into the role fenestration plays in LEED. In addition, this course will also cover the emerging Green Technologies for Fenestration. After viewing this course participants will receive a basic understanding of: FREESponsor Information
BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF Corporation, offers spray-applied and pour-installed polyurethane foam technology for building and construction applications, as well as storage, flotation, protection and product insulation applications.
Proven products for residential and commercial applications include high-performance roofing systems, insulating air barriers, insulating air sealants in kits and cans, adhesives, coatings and application equipment. The company also provides specialized training for applicators and continuing education credits for design professionals.
Spray and pour foam formulations for original equipment manufacturing applications include high-performance insulation, marine flotation, molding plastics and highly durable protective foams. The company also provides industry-leading technical service and support, as well as customizable equipment systems.
Links
- Rebuilding Amherst College with a 21st Century insulating air barrier system
- Code changes mean big business opportunity for contractors
- Chemistry 101: are all foams created equal?
- Is YOUR project full of holes?
- WALLTITE ® Insulating Air Barrier Outperforms on Eco-Efficiency Analysis
- BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises joins Clinton Climate Initiative
- Practical Science: Air Barriers
- WALLTITE® Insulating Air Barrier Helps Not-For-Profit Meet Codes, Stay On-Budget and be Environmentally Responsible
- Closed-Cell Foam Excels in Whole-Wall Thermal Performance Testing
