By: Guest Contributor Cindy Regnier
Source: enr.construction.com

Energy-efficient buildings are not living up to their promise. The problem is serious, yet somewhat puzzling. Efficient building technologies are becoming more and more available; government regulations and company policies are supporting a drive for energy efficiency more than ever and building energy performance targets remain low. Yet when high-performance buildings are delivered they are not matching expectations

The reasons for the performance deficit can be attributed to multiple issues. Building system and ...