MBMA Releases Energy Design Guide for Metal Buildings New Guide Shows How to Save Money, Go Green

April 13, 2010 - PRLog -- CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the release of the 2010 Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems. The guide provides up‐to‐date information on energy efficient technologies, programs, codes and ways to increase the energy efficiency of metal building systems and applications.
“This new guide is an invaluable resource for metal building owners and builders,” says MBMA chairman Chuck Haslebacher. In addition to metal buildings, “it also provides plenty of useful information for increasing energy efficiency in all types of construction, making the guide a good resource for anyone in the building design and construction industry.”
MBMA’s Director of Architectural Services, Jay D. Johnson, LEED AP, oversaw the extensive research efforts to put together this comprehensive guide. He notes that “Metal building systems are already recognized as some of the most cost effective and sustainable building types available. The new MBMA Energy Design Guide provides anyone who works with or owns a metal building the knowledge to increase energy efficiency and save money on both new and existing buildings.”
The Energy Design Guide has 10 chapters plus appendices. It begins by introducing both green building concepts and metal building systems and applications, and then proceeds to chapters on energy code fundamentals, insulating metal building systems, cool roofs, and how to implement daylighting. There are additional chapters on energy codes and standards and the various compliance tools available. The guide also includes detailed information on the different green rating andcertification programs that are in place, such as USGBC's LEED® rating system, GBI's Green Globes™ rating system, and the jointly sponsored EPA and DOE Energy Star labeling program. There are over 60 illustrations and drawings accompanying the text as well as 25 charts included.
“Whether you work with metal buildings or other building types, the guide is an ideal resource on energy codes, programs and ways to increase energy efficiency of all buildings,” Haslebacher says.

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MBMA Energy Design Guide for Metal Buildings
Chapter 1:    Introduction
Chapter 2:    Metal Building Systems and Applications
Chapter 3:    Energy Code Fundamentals
Chapter 4:    Insulating Metal Building Systems
Chapter 5:    Cool Roofs
Chapter 6:    Daylighting
Chapter 7:    Energy Codes and Standards
Chapter 8:    Compliance Tools
Chapter 9:    "Green" Rating and Certification Programs
Chapter 10:    High Performance Buildings
Appendix A:    Photovoltaic Roof Panels
Appendix B:    Daylighting Design Guide

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About MBMA: MBMA has served metal building systems manufacturers and suppliers since 1956. Its membership represents more than $1.9 billion in annual steel shipments and accounts for approximately 39% of the total non‐residential low‐rise construction market in the United States. MBMA provides engineering leadership through the many research programs that it sponsors annually, often in coordination with major universities and engineering schools throughout North America. This research is used to improve the performance, efficiency and quality of metal building systems and to elevate the technology used to produce them. www.mbma.com