Originally published on February 15, 2019 by BNP Media through the Building Enclosure Blog. The solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) is a ratio that defines the amount of solar energy that reaches a glazing assembly (including both the glass and frame) with the amount that gets through to the inside. It represents the ability of a glazing assembly to resist heat gain from direct solar radiation. A high SHGC indicates poor resistance. That means most of the solar radiation arriving to the window or….
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The Center Awarded SITES Certification for Achievement in Landscape Sustainability
Project earns first SITES certification in the State of Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, IN – February 12, 2019 – The Center, The Heritage Group’s catalyst for growth, was awarded certification under the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) for landscape sustainability. Designed by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf, The Center is the first SITES certified project in Indiana. Owned and administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), SITES is the most comprehensive program for designing, developing, and maintaining sustainable landscapes. The Center was designed to….
Read MoreTop 5 Interior Trends We Love for 2019
Leading design through passion and skill, interior designers are changing the way we experience spaces. They use current trends to meet the functional needs of projects and bring value to our clients. While some trends may come and go, here are five trends for 2019 that we love, and hope are here to stay! 1. Nod to Nature People are spending more time indoors but wanting to connect with nature now more than ever. Bringing outside elements to the interior….
Read MoreWhy the 2018 IgCC is Critical to the Future of Green Building
Originally published on January 23, 2019 by BNP Media through the Building Enclosure Blog. It has been nearly half a decade since the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Code Council (ICC); the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES); and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) signed a Moratorium of Understanding to better align green building goals through ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), and the LEED certification system. For years, these groups had been working on their owner….
Read MoreBrowning Day Announces New Class of Associates
Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf recently recognized several employees as associates and senior associates. The firm is committed to the empowerment of their talented staff and is proud to identify these team members for their leadership within the firm. The following employees have been promoted to Senior Associate: • Rosie Foulke, VP, Business Development • Ryan Cambridge, Planning Practice Leader • Christine Eaton, Landscape Architecture Practice Leader The following employees have been promoted to Associate: • Ryan Miller, Architecture Project Manager….
Read MoreHotel Design is Changing the Indianapolis Marketplace and Boosting Economy
Choosing a destination for business or leisure travel is based on many factors. Locations in the highest demand host major conventions and sporting events and offer diverse dining, entertainment, and transportation options. Indianapolis has seen an explosive growth in tourism as a result of the city’s focus on quality amenities, including the need for thoughtful hotel development. According to recent statistics reported by Visit Indy, 28 million people visited Indianapolis this year, with more than 70 percent hotel occupancy. This….
Read MoreCheers to 2018: A video of our completed work
Thank you to our clients, partners, and staff. We are looking forward to another great year together. Happy Holidays from Browning Day!
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Browning plans $157 million development in Downtown Fishers’ Nickel Plate District
New mixed-use destination campus to enhance vibrancy of Nickel Plate District, preserve iconic buildings Fishers, Ind. – Browning Investments, along with City of Fishers’ Mayor Scott Fadness, announced today a major downtown development along the north and south sides of 116th Street in the Nickel Plate District. The mixed-use development will feature residential, retail, a high-end boutique hotel, and will be anchored by a six-story office building. Browning’s engagement provides for a coordinated delivery of all projects and the associated….
Read MoreBlue Roofs are Essential to Achieve Zero Rainwater Overflow
Originally published on November 30, 2018 by BNP Media through the Building Enclosure Blog. In their latest Infrastructure Report Card, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave our domestic wastewater infrastructure and average grade of D+ citing 772 communities in the US in which wastewater and stormwater drain into the same treatment system. These combined sewer systems can experience capacity issues following heavy rain events, resulting in overflows containing a combination of stormwater with untreated human and industrial waste, toxic substances, debris, and other….
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