IDL Monthly eNEWS

NEW ADDITION TO OUR WEBSITE!

2012-01-24T23:17:02Z

Three new manuals have been added to our website. Two are eQUEST manuals; Module 1: Basic Energy Modeling and Comparative Runs, Module 3: Life Cycle Cost Analysis. These manuals can be found under the SOFTWARE tab, through the eQUEST section or click here. The third manual is a design guide for daylighting in Montana and similar climates. This manual gives the tools to optimize the building orientation, glazing specificiations, and window shading devices. This can be found under the DESIGN GUIDE tab or click here. Check back often for future design guide and software manuals. An AGi32 and eQUEST Module 2: Intermediate Modeling will be added soon!

Reminder to complete Night Walks

2012-01-24T22:56:09Z

Buildings are unoccupied during the majority of the year, likely between 5000-6200 out of 8760 hours. That equates to more than half of the year. How do buildings perform during this time? “Night walks” are the key to finding out. Night walks are walks that are done with a team of building engineers, checking for building systems that aren’t operating properly. These are very important for the building; frequently the found problems are easily addressed. This gives the opportunity for immediate energy efficiency and building performance improvements.

New Website Addition

2011-10-12T18:14:15Z

There is a new addition to our website. Tom Wood presented information pertaining to daylighting throughout the design process. The information from his presentation, along with many case studies and research articles, are now available via our website.

Fall 2011 Lighting Education Series Registration Open

2011-09-19T17:15:32Z

Registration is now open for the Fall 2011 Education Series, provided by Seattle Lighting Design Lab. A location and time for the session in Missoula, MT have also been decided. Missoula, MT: Wednesday, October 12th. Hilton Garden Inn – Salon E, 3720 North Reserve Street, Missoula, MT 59860. The series includes two classes, one in the morning (10 am – 12 pm) and the other in the afternoon (1 pm – 3 pm). The morning class is titled What’s New in Lighting: 2011. The afternoon session is titled Matching Technologies to Applications.

Fall 2011 Education Series Announced

2011-07-28T21:41:20Z

The Seattle Lighting Design Lab has announced the Fall 2011 Education Series. There are several chances to catch the series, including one in Missoula, MT. The series includes two classes, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The morning class is titled What’s New in Lighting: 2011. The afternoon session is titled Matching Technologies to Applications. Registration for the fall series begins in mid-August.

The Greening of Yellowstone National Park

2011-06-27T20:23:00Z

Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the USA, established in 1872. At the park’s 125th anniversary in 1997, a question arose asking what could be done to preserve and protect the national park for the next 125 years. This question resulted in the slogan “The Greening of Yellowstone”. The project was dubbed Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship (YES!), which includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, reducing electric consumption by 15%, reducing fossil fuel consumption by 18%, reducing water consumption by 15%, and diverting 100% of solid waste from landfills.

2011 Montana Energy Conference For Businesses

2011-05-26T17:24:12Z

REGISTER TODAY for the Montana Energy Conference for Businesses, June 7-9, 2011 in Bozeman, MT. Attend for only $75 per person! Price includes all sessions, meals, an evening social, the 2011 Montana BetterBricks Awards Banquet, and exhibits! Or join us for the BetterBricks Awards Banquet for only $15. The 2011 Montana Energy Conference: Developing Sustainable Energy Savings through Energy Efficiency- for the people who operate and occupy commercial buildings and the energy community that supports them.

Energy Rebates and Incentives

2011-04-07T16:08:03Z

Northwestern Energy has many rebate and incentive programs available for buildings. The Integrated Design Lab | Bozeman can help with the process of submittal for rebates, through energy modeling and daylight simulations. Contact us early in the design process regarding your remodel, retrofit, and new constructions, so we can help maximize your rebate and savings.

Get Ready for Summer - Energy Saving Tips

2011-03-03T20:51:59Z

Last month, the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted that spring would start quickly. Also, the first day of spring is March 20. Now is the time to start preparing for summer including the annual spring cleaning. When cleaning, there a few simple things that can help keep your house cool during the hot summer months.

NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR WEBSITE!

2011-02-03T22:30:05Z

We have added a new section explaining some projects that IDL_Bozeman helped on. These projects include Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Missoula Federal Credit (certified LEED Platinum), Klos Building (certified LEED Platinum), Washakie Museum, and Pinnacle Bank of Cody WY.

Click the Projects tab on the left menu to learn more about IDL_Bozeman and these projects!