DASH: Database for Analyzing Sustainable
and High Performance Buildings

Please note: DASH is a project in the works, and we are in the process of finalizing its structure. The goals and organization of DASH are being reviewed and refined, as are the proposed content and collection methods. Initial data input is scheduled to begin in late 2009.

DASH Database
  • The DASH database will be a user-friendly national repository for building data, although international information will be encouraged.
  • Building identification information will be anonymized and confidential, with partial identifying information possibly being accessible at different access levels, where appropriate and necessary.
  • The database will pursue a diversity of building types, geographic locations, and design methods.
  • The initial database will focus on new construction and major renovation/rehabilitation projects.
  • The DASH Database will offer data providers various levels of participation/data accuracy:
    • Basic
    • Intermediate (opt in)
    • Advanced (opt in)
    • Case study (opt in to research)
  • The proposed database structure contains 3 levels of increasing data, as shown in the figure.

    • Literature Review
  • DASH maintains a library of green, sustainable, and high performance building literature references.
  • Documents contained in the library will include information on:
    • Metrics and standards
    • High performance building features
    • Conference proceedings
    • Other relevant articles
  • References are cataloged and searchable by publisher, date, document type, and key words.


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    DASH Working Groups


    To join the DASH Corresponding Committee, through which you will get emails and updates regarding DASH, email your contact information to dash@gbapgh.org with the subject line "Request to join DASH Corresponding Committee".
    For more information, please download the DASH Executive Summary or contact GBA via dash@gbapgh.org or at (412) 431-0709 x6012.