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iiSBE GBTool (Software Information) Excel spreadsheet used to assess the predicted or potential performance of a building before occupancy. Includes offices, multi-unit residential and school buildings. It does not assess performance during the operational state, nor is it a simulation.
http://www.iisbe.org/

iiSBE Hot2000 (Software Information) Heat loss or gain and system performance model. The evaluation covers the thermal effectiveness of the building and its components, passive solar heating, and the operation and performance of the building's ventilation, heating, and cooling systems. http://www.iisbe.org/

iiSBE Hot2 (Software Information) Part of the Hot2000 family with a specific focus on analysing energy use in residential buildings
http://www.iisbe.org/

iiSBE Athena Environmental Impact Estimator (website link) Developed by the Athena Sustainability Materials Institute, the Athena Environmental Impact Estimator uses Life Cycle Assessment to assess the environmental implications of industrial, institutional, office, and both multi-unit and single family residential designs.
http://www.iisbe.org/

BRE Calibre (PowerPoint Presentation) Calibre is a toolkit to assist in the management of construction and identify and eliminate waste.
http://www.calibre2000.com/

BRE SMARTWaste (Software Information) SMARTWaste is a set of 4 tools designed to assist the construction industry reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and save money.
http://www.smartwaste.co.uk/index.jsp

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Contact: Hari Srinivas - hsrinivas@gdrc.org