Buildings that Survive Natural Disasters and Latest Trends of Net Zero Energy Homes in September's Issue of Construction Digital

Online, September 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (SAN DIEGO, CA) -Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information discusses the Zero Energy Buildings, structures that withstand natural disasters and the latest energy efficient gadgets on the market.

The September cover story delves into designing buildings meant to maintain structural integrity through catastrophic events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados and fire. Improved structural integrity can keep people safe and alive during a natural disaster.

Net Zero Energy homes and buildings are gaining traction around the world. Though BedZED, the Beddington Zero Energy Development in South London set the stage for zero energy homes, others are springing up around the world. "I am hopeful that the majority of new home construction and major renovation will be built this way," says David Pill of Pill-Maharam Architects, designers of Charlotte House in Vermont.

This month's technology article discusses the latest green technologies designed to improve energy efficiency and cut costs including HPS heat preservation coatings for glass, interiors and exteriors, the DESIGO building automation system and the new Modlet by ThinkEco.

Discover the keys to building and maintaining successful labor management relationships with the September Project Management article. The September issue of Construction Digital also features company reports to profile firms in the construction industry from all over the world.

Read the full magazine here.