Autodesk Sustainability Workshop Library

Sustainable and resource-efficient buildings consume less energy and water while reducing operational costs throughout their lifecycle. Check out the detailed articles below on sustainable building design strategies and building performance analysis.

Active HVAC Systems
Active HVAC Systems
Active HVAC Systems Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems help keep building occupants comfortable. HVAC systems are usually designed by...
Water Resources in Buildings
Water Resources in Buildings
Water Resources in Buildings Water use generally refers to municipal potable water use on the site.  It includes the use...
Passive Design Strategies
Passive Design Strategies
Passive Design Strategies Passive Design To keep people comfortable you’ll need to use the right combination of passive and active...
Building Envelope
Building Envelope
Building Envelope Humans first created shelters to provide thermal comfort and protection from natural elements, and this still remains a...
Building Energy Fundamentals
Building Energy Fundamentals
Building Energy Fundamentals Understanding heat transfer fundamentals and how they translate into energy flows in a building is critical when...
Climate & Site Analysis
Climate & Site Analysis
Climate & Site Analysis Climate Analysis Climate is the most important environmental factor and the first one that architects and...
Environmental Issues & Building Design
Environmental Issues & Building Design
Green Building Goals & Process Environmental Issues & Building Design Climate change is happening and its effects will have severe...