Research Guides: BBT412 Building Commissioning & Recommissioning: Find Case Studies

What is a case study?

A case study is a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time. In the building construction industry, a case study may involve one project (a building, a park, etc.) or a company in the industry.

Included on this page are resources you can use to find case studies.

ASHRAE Journal by ASHRAE
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The official monthly publication of the Society, the Journal speaks to and for the HVAC design specialist. Articles submitted to the Journal are peer-reviewed by member engineers with expertise in the subject area of the article. ASHRAE Journal explores topical technical issues, such as: indoor air quality, energy management, thermal storage, alternative refrigerants, fire and life safety and more.

BetterBricks
As the commercial building initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, BetterBricks champions the guiding principle that commercial buildings should be designed and operated with energy top of mind. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency best practices among real-world building professionals. Included on this site are case studies for projects in healthcare, grocery stores, commercial real estate, and schools.
Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK)
A collaborative effort of the American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences, the Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK) is an interactive portal offering online access to peer-reviewed research projects and case studies in all facets of building, from predesign, design, and construction through occupancy and reuse.
Case Studies
ASHRAE's High Performing Buildings Magazine (HPB) serves as a one-stop resource for building professionals. This site provides case studies and other resources that help the building industry learn about the benefits of high performance. It features a showcase of the case studies featured in the magazine's past issues, categorization of the case studies by building type, and the ability to comment on case studies. Users also can search for buildings and products by type.
Case Studies
The U.S. Green Building Council's mission is to promote sustainability in the building and construction industry. Included on their site is this list of case studies.
Case Studies and High Performance Building Database
On this page, you will find case studies that demonstrate the 'whole building' process in facility design, construction and maintenance. Buildings marked with BG are Beyond Green™ Award Winners. Also on this page is a link to the HIgh Performace Building Database which showcases sustainable, high-performing buildings in the federal government. These buildings feature various combinations of energy-efficient practices, such as daylighting, and renewable energy technologies, such as building integrated photovoltaics. This database taps into the High Performance Buildings Database of the DOE Building Technologies Program and provides valuable project-related information. Depending on the project, this information can include details about finance, land use, building materials, and many other project elements.
Continuous Commissioning® Case Studies
Check out a few of our case studies to get a better understanding of the CC® process.
Educational Facilities Clearinghouse
The Education Facilities Clearinghouse (EFC) collects and disseminates resources on effective practices for safe, healthy, and high-performing facilities for Pre-K through higher education in the areas of: planning, design, financing, procurement, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance.
Green Building Initiative
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for commercial construction. Included on this site are case studies on community centers, data centers, education, financial services, government, grocery stores, healthcare, manufacturing facilities, office buildings R&D facilities, recycling centers, and special interest.
Annual Conference of the Building Commissioning Association
Gathers leaders in commercial building and energy-related industries to engage in a challenging knowledge exchange, featuring the latest commissioning technologies and services, stimulating presentations, and meaningful professional networking. To find case studies, search the lists of past proceedings and find presentations that included case studies.
Tec Inc. Engineering & Design
This company includes commissioning case studies on its Website.