The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the most iconic modern buildings of our time. Built in 1930, the height of the building and speed of construction made it one of the seven wonders of the modern world. However, the engineers and architects of the 1930’s did not exactly consider such things as sustainability or carbon footprint.

Got questions? We’ve got the answers. Each issue oOur team of experts weighs in on a variety of topical issues relevant to public sector digital design. The summer 2008 issueWe’ve asked our experts about what it takes to support “green” mandates in digital design. “What three things should I take into consideration before embarking on digital design initiatives in support of green / sustainability mandates and regulations?”

Building information Modeling (BIM) adoption plays a significant part in supporting the creation and maintenance of green buildings. [acronym] shows how three examples highlight where BIM can help you design greener buildings today. For several reasons, not the least of which is global climate change, sustainable building has become a practice of critical interest. ‘Sustainable’ buildings minimize the use of resources such as energy, water, materials and land through optimal design. Green buildings are designed and operated to create healthier and more productive work and living environments through natural light and improved air quality. Sustainable buildings can also reduce long-term operations and maintenance expenses.