Publications and Seminar Topics

Publications – James L. Newman, CEM, LEED AP BD&C, OPMP, BEAP, FESD

Embracing the Green Initiative (with David Swatosh)
Business Wisdom Delivered, Magazine of Rehmann, LLC, Fall/Winter, 2010/2011

Using the Internet to Find Green Opportunities
Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), December, 2009

Seeing Green? You’re Not Alone
Technology Century Magazine, Engineering Society of Detroit, July, 2008

Current Critical Issues in Environmental Law – Green Buildings and Sustainable Development (Book)
Lexis Nexis, June, 2008

“Green” Buildings and Sustainability
2007 Metro Detroit Year End Market Report, Friedman Real Estate Group, Inc., January, 2008

First Building in Michigan Certified under LEED-EB (Existing Building) – and It’s GOLD!
Visions Magazine, BOMA Detroit, May, 2007

How to Maximize Teamwork in a Sales Agency – Taking Away with One Hand While Giving Back with the Other
Agency Sales Magazine, Manufacturers’ Agents National Association, April, 2004

What to Ask a Potential Manufacturer before Taking on a New Line
Agency Sales Magazine, Manufacturers’ Agents National Association, 1995

Indoor Air Quality, Health, Energy Conservation and Legal Liability
Journal of Energy Engineering, 1991

HVAC Systems: Computerized Control
Building Operating Management, March, 1979

Computer Control for Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning Comes of Age
The Detroit Engineer, Engineering Society of Detroit, July, 1978

Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Grows Up
The Detroit Engineer, Engineering Society of Detroit, 1975

Energy Savings Plans for Homes Don’t Work for Office Buildings
Building Systems Design, February/March, 1974

Individual Contacts Pay Dividends in Oak Park’s Clean-Up Campaign
Michigan Municipal Review, June, 1971

Publications - Robert Mattler, esq., LEED AP

Pace Bonds: The Missing Financing Tool for Green Development or a False Start?
Laches 3-14-2011

Going Green - Environmental Building Development Goes Mainstream
Jewish News 2-17-2011

From Green to Gold in a Troubled Economy
Laches 3-12-2010

Going Green - Construction Industry Looks at Green Options for Buildings in the United States
Jewish News 12-17-2009

Greening of America - There are advantages aplenty in going green in everyday life.
Jewish News 6-18-2009

Publications – Charles H. Newman, MBA

Beyond the Chicken Dance: An Enlightened Approach to Building Better Business Alliances (Book)
2010

Publications – Seth Penchansky, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

It IS easy being GREEN: Sustainability for Library Buildings
Michigan Libraries 2006

Publications – Michael M. Roberts, LEED AP

The State of HVAC in Mexico
ASHRAE Journal 1997

Variable Air Volume HVAC Systems Save First Cost and Energy – the Case for Variable Air Volume
Store Equipment and Design 1995

Indoor Air Quality-an Opportunity, not a Threat
Edison Electric Institute 1995

Variable Air Volume: a 50’s Technology that Can Save Retailers Money Today
Store Equipment and Design 1995

The Variable Air Volume Approach to Plant Air Conditioning
Plant Engineering 1981

Publications – David V. Tsu, Ph.D. (11 U.S. Patents & 3 Pending)

Co-Authored - Mechanism of Properties of Noble ZnO-SiO2 Protection Layer for Phase Change Optical Disk Media
Jap. J. Appl. Phys. 2006

Co-Authored - Low Thermal Budget Optical Recording: A Method for Higher Recording Densities
Optical Data Storage 2001

Co-Authored – Heterogeneity in Hydrogenated Silicon: Evidence for Intermediately Ordered Chainlike Objects
Physicians Review B 2001

Infrared Optical Constants of Silicon Dioxide Thin Films by Measurements of R and T
J. Vac. Sci. Technology 2000

Obtaining Optical Constants of Thin GexSbyTez Films from Measurements of Reflection and Transmission
J. Vac. Sci. Technology A 1999


Seminar Topics - Partial List

LEED® and ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1 – Similarities of Goals & Procedures

Introduction to ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1 (8 hours)

HVAC and Integrated Design – How to Surpass ASHRAE Standard 90.1 without Breaking the Bank

Avoid a “Sick Building” – Effective Operating & Maintenance Techniques that Optimize Efficiency and IAQ

Indoor Air Quality, Health and Energy Conservation - and Legal Liability

Learning More about the New LEED - and Why You Might Want To Be a LEED Accredited Professional

Save Money on HVAC with Proper Operations & Maintenance

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) – Commercial Building Tax Deductions

Are You Ready for the New Laws and Standards That Will Affect Your Business?

Facilities Best Practices: How to Conserve Energy, Improve IAQ and Reduce Tenant Complaints – and How to Get the Money to Do It

How to Conserve Energy, Save Money and Improve IEQ with Commissioning, Re-Commissioning and Retro-Commissioning

Transforming an Older Building into a High-Performance Facility

Green Buildings and ASHRAE Standards

No-cost and Low-cost Operational Adjustments to Improve Energy Performance and Comfort

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) – Commercial Building Tax Deductions

Introduction to ASHRAE/ANSI/ESNA Energy Standard 90.1 (8 hours)

LEED-EB: O & M – How to Do It without Breaking the Bank

HVAC and Integrated Design – How to Surpass ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1

Type of Fans, Fan Laws, Systems and System Effect on Fan Performance (8 hours)

The ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient – What’s It All About?

A New Approach to Conditioning Air in Manufacturing Plants

Low Temperature Air – How to Make It Work

How to Reduce Energy Waste Due To Excessive Exhaust/Makeup Air

Building Construction Management

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