Tools & Guidance

Core Performance® , the cornerstone of the Advanced Buildings® suite of technical tools and resources, is a direct, simplified approach to achieve predictable energy saving in small- to medium-sized buildings without the need for modeling.

The nationally recognized, easy-to-use, Core Performance Guide brings together over 30 criteria defining high performance in building envelope, lighting, HVAC, power systems and controls. When applied together in an integrated design process, these measures result in buildings that are up to 30% more energy efficient than model building standards. Read More

Advanced Lighting Guidelines (ALG), now ALG Online, is part of Advanced Buildings® suite of technical tools and resources and is a premier resource for energy-efficient lighting design, technologies and applications representing the latest and best thinking of experts in the field. Read More

Interior architects and designers play a critical role in ensuring the full benefit of daylighting design is realized. Without proper space planning, window coverings and interior finishes, the best plans for using natural light to lower energy use can be defeated. The Daylighting for Office Interiors Guide, an Advanced Buildings® resource, helps designers understand and consider the best use of space and finishes to maximize illumination of daylight. Read More

The Daylighting Pattern Guide, the latest addition to the New Building Institute’s Advanced Buildings® suite of tools and resources, is a free, interactive tool that helps design teams incorporate proven daylighting strategies into commercial building projects for substantial reductions in lighting power consumption and overall building energy use. Read More