Here are OTHER TECHNICAL PRODUCTS generated by members of the SFI Lab and our partners, including published/unpublished technical reports, case studies, and technical posters. Some publications are available for download. For information on these publications, please contact Dr. Pearce at apearce@vt.edu.

Technical Reports

1. 1.Langar, S. and Pearce A.R. (2008). “Materials and their analysis.” Lanford Brothers, Roanoke, VA.
   

2. 2.Langar, S. and Pearce A.R. (2007). “Extension and Renovation of Headquarters for Lanford Brothers: Phase I.” Lanford Brothers, Roanoke, VA.
   

3. 3.Pearce, A.R. (2009). “Changing the checklist mentality: Recommendations for outreach and education as part of the US Air Force’s Sustainable Design & Development Initiative,” A-5 Spiral Initiative, HQ Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, VA.
   

4. 4.Pearce, A.R., Ahn, Y.H., and Shenoy, S.B. (2008). Greening the U.S. Postal Service: A Gap Analysis of Current Standards to Evaluate LEED Certifiability of USPS Capital Projects. U.S. Postal Service Facilities Headquarters, Arlington, VA.
   

5. 5.Pearce, A.R. (2008). Systems-Based Sustainability Analysis at the Installation Scale: Proof of Concept and Demonstration at Fort Belvoir. National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Inc., Washington, DC.
   

6. 6.Phelps, A., Horman, M.J., Barr, M., Brower, J., Riley, D., Vanegas, J.A., and Pearce, A.R. (2006). “Greening Healthcare Facilities: Bridging the Physics of Building with the Physiology of Health Care,” Journal of Green Building, non-refereed article, 1(2), 164-176.
   

7. 7.Carpenter, A. and Pearce, A.R. (2006). A Hybrid Artificial Neural Network/GIS Approach to Brownfields Sleuthing and Sustainable Redevelopment. Final IRAD project report delivered to Georgia Tech Research Institute Fellows Council, Atlanta, GA, February.
   

8. 8.Phelps, A., Horman, M.J., Barr, M., Brower, J., Riley, D., Vanegas, J.A., and Pearce, A.R. (2006). Greening Healthcare Facilities: Bridging the Physics of Building with the Physiology of Health Care, Final Project Report to the Mascaro Foundation, Penn State University Department of Architectural Engineering, State College, PA.
   

9. 9.Pearce, A.R., DuBose, J.R. Bosch, S.J., and Carpenter, A.M. (2005). Sustainability and the State Construction Manual: Georgia-specific Voluntary Guidelines. Final Project Report to the Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission, Atlanta, GA, December.
   

10. 10.Pearce, A.R., DuBose, J.R., Bosch, S.J., and Carpenter, A.M. (2005). Greening Georgia Facilities: An Analysis of LEED Requirement Impacts. Final Project Report to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, Atlanta, GA, September 30.
    

11. 11.Pearce, A.R., Bosch, S.J., DuBose, J.R., Carpenter, A.M., Black, G.L., and Harbert, J.A. (2005). The Kresge Foundation and GTRI: The Far-reaching Impacts of Green Facility Planning. Final Project Report to the Kresge Foundation, Troy, MI, June 30.
    

12. 12.Bosch, S.J., Pearce, A.R., DuBose, J.R., and Carpenter, A.M. (2005). Strategic Facility Plan for the Southwest Atlanta Community Wellness & Conference Center. Final Project Report to the Health Resources Management Associates, LLC., Atlanta, GA, April.
    

13. 13.Pearce, A.R. and DuBose, J.R. (2005). Application of Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Sustainable Construction, Phase I Exploratory IRAD Final Project Report, Georgia Tech Research Institute Fellows Council, Atlanta, GA.
    

14. 14.Vanegas, J. and Pearce, A.R. (2005) “Best Practices for Effective and Efficient Installation of SPORTEXE Artificial Turf,” Charrette Final Report, SPORTEXE Corporation, Atlanta, GA.
    

15. 15.Vanegas, J. and Pearce, A.R. (2004) “An Interdisciplinary Charrette: Setting an Academic Research Agenda for the FIATECH Capital Projects Technology Roadmap Initiative,” Project Close–out Report to the National Science Foundation (NSF) National Young Investigator Award (NYI), NSF Grant No. CMS-0439630, via FastLane, 257 pp.
    

16. 16.Massey, K., Pearce, A.R., DuBose, J.R., and Ramirez, J. (2004). Sustainable Water Use: A Strategic Roadmap for GTRI. Final IRAD project report delivered to Georgia Tech Research Institute Fellows Council, Atlanta, GA, June.
    

17. 17.Pearce, A.R. and DuBose, J.R. (2004). Homestead ARB Recycling Center Final Charrette Report. Summary analysis report to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead, FL.
    

18. 18.Pearce, A.R. (2004). Sustainability Design Cost Differential Analysis for Constructed Projects Using the LEED Green Building Rating System. Project report submitted to US Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters, Robins AFB, GA.
    

19. 19.Pearce, A.R. (2003). An Online Knowledge Base for Sustainable Military Facilities & Infrastructure. Final Project Report to Region IV Department of Defense Pollution Prevention Partnership, University of South Carolina.
    

20. 20.Estes, J., Pearce, A.R., and Young, A.E. (2003). Army/DoD Land Strategy. Final Project Report to Army Environmental Policy Institute, Atlanta, GA.
    

21. 21.Bryant, F. and Pearce, A.R. (2003). Army Land Use Controls. Final Project Report to Army Environmental Policy Institute, Atlanta, GA.
    

22. 22.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., and DuBose, J.R. (2003). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, MA.
    

23. 23.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., and DuBose, J.R. (2003). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Youngstown Air Reserve Base, Youngstown, OH.
    

24. 24.Pearce, A.R. & Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Sustainability Barriers and Barrier Breakers: A Resource Guide. Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Program, SHETD/EOEML, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA.
    

25. 25.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Grissom Air Reserve Base, Kokomo, IN.
    

26. 26.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY.
    

27. 27.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, Philadelphia, PA.
    

28. 28.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station, Pittsburgh, PA.
    

29. 29.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to General Mitchell Air Reserve Station, Milwaukee, WI.
    

30. 30.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2002). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA.
    

31. 31.Pearce, A.R. (2002). “Facility Energy Options: Making Smart Choices for Sustainability.” Georgia Engineer Magazine, August.
    

32. 32.Pearce, A.R. (2002). “Sustainable Facilities: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier.” Construction Owners Association of America Magazine, Summer.
    

33. 33.Pearce, Annie R. and Bosch, Sheila J. (2001). “Georgia Tech’s Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Training: Lessons Learned and Opportunities”, Environmental Planning Newsletter, Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Division of the American Planning Association. November-December.
    

34. 34.Pearce, Annie R. (2001). “Best Resources for Sustainable Facilities Management”, Facilities Design & Construction, October.
    

35. 35.Pearce, A.R. (2001). “Sustainable Construction: An Idea whose Time Has Come.” Construction Engineering in Costa Rica, June.
    

36. 36.Pearce, A.R., and Vanegas, J.A. (2001). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.
    

37. 37.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2001). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Minneapolis Air Reserve Station, Minneapolis, MI.
    

38. 38.Pearce, A.R. (2001). “Sustainable vs. Traditional Facility Projects: A Holistic Cost Management Approach to Decision Making,” White paper prepared for US Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, GA.
    

39. 39.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., and Vanegas, J.A. (2001). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Robins Air Force Base Environmental Management and Pollution Prevention Program, Warner Robins, GA.
    

40. 40.Vanegas, Jorge A. And Pearce, Annie R. (2001). Lorain Tubular Quench & Temper Project Alignment and Partnering Development Final Report. Two day professional development training presented to Lorain Tubular Company, Lorain, OH, June 14-15.
    

41. 41.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., and Vanegas, J.A. (2001). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta, GA.
    

42. 42.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., and Vanegas, J.A. (2001). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Homestead Air Reserve Station, Homestead, FL.
    

43. 43.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2001). Systems-Based Sustainability Analysis of Building 170, Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA. Summary analysis report to the Army Environmental Policy Institute, Atlanta, GA, May.
    

44. 44.Pearce, A.R., and Fischer, C.L.J. (2001). Resource Guide for Systems-Based Sustainability Analysis of Building 170, Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA. Report to the Army Environmental Policy Institute, Atlanta, GA, May.
    

45. 45.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., Jones, S.J., and Vanegas, J.A. (2001). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Centers for Disease Control and GA Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, Atlanta, GA.
    

46. 46.Vanegas, Jorge A. And Pearce, Annie R. (2001). #2 and 3 Pushing Emissions Control Project Alignment and Partnering Development Final Report. Two day professional development training presented to U.S. Steel Gary Works, Gary IN, March 8-9.
    

47. 47.Vanegas, Jorge A. And Pearce, Annie R. (2001). 84" Continuous Pickle Line Upgrade Project Alignment and Partnering Development Final Report. Two day professional development training presented to U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works, Irvin Plant, Dravosburg, PA, February 19-20.
    

48. 48.Vanegas, Jorge A. And Pearce, Annie R. (2001). Boiler House Phase II Upgrade Project Alignment and Partnering Maintenance Final Report. One day professional development training presented to U.S. Steel Gary Works, Gary, IN, February 13.
    

49. 49.Fischer, C.L.J., Pearce, A.R., and Jones, S.J. (2000). Introduction to Green Building. Summary analysis report prepared for U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD.
    

50. 50.Pearce, A.R. (2000). "Technical Assistance to Improve School Construction in the State of Georgia: A Proposed Framework," Technical paper submitted to the State of Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta, GA.
    

51. 51.Pearce, A.R. with Vanegas, J.A. and Browning, W.D. (2000). Serenbe: A Project Planning Charrette. Summary analysis report submitted to Serenbe Development Corporation, Palmetto, GA.
    

52. 52.Pearce, A.R. (2000). "Improving School Design and Construction in the State of Georgia: A Proposed Benchmarking Study," Technical paper submitted to the State of Georgia Office of Planning and Budget, Atlanta, GA.
    

53. 53.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., Jones, S.J., and Vanegas, J.A. (2000). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure: Final Training Report. Summary analysis report to Robins Air Force Base Civil Engineering Command, Robins AFB, GA.
    

54. 54.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., and Jones, S.J. (2000). Sustainable Building Specifications, Strategies, and Waste Management Practices. Training curriculum and workbook prepared for GA Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, Department of Natural Resources, Atlanta, GA.
    

55. 55.Pearce, A.R., Fischer, C.L.J., Jones, S.J., and Vanegas, J.A. (2000). Introduction to Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure. Summary analysis report to U.S. Air Force Reserve Command/CEV, Robins AFB, GA.
    

56. 56.Vanegas, J.A. and Pearce, A.R. (2000). No. 1 Caster Control System Retrofit Project Alignment and Partnering Development Final Report. Technical Report submitted to U.S. Steel, Gary Works, Gary, IN, January 24.
    

57. 57.Vanegas, J.A. and Pearce, A.R. (2000). QBOP Propane-Tuyere Cooling Project Alignment and Partnering Development Final Report. Technical Report submitted to U.S. Steel, Gary Works, Gary, IN, January 18.
    

58. 58.Pearce, A.R. (2000). "Survey of the Army's Technology Base for ESOH Applications," Technical paper submitted to the Army Environmental Policy Institute, Atlanta, GA.
    

59. 59.Pearce, A.R. (1999). Curriculum Guide to the Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Continuing Education Certificate Series. Final specifications and project report for SFI curriculum series, submitted to Georgia Tech Continuing Education and GTRI.
    

60. 60.Pearce, A.R. (1999). Sustainability and the Built Environment: A Metric and Process for Prioritizing Improvement Opportunities. Ph.D. Dissertation, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

61. 61.Pearce, A.R. (1999). "Sustainable Problem-solving Laboratory," in Vanegas, J.A. and Fitzpatrick, L.A., eds. Educating Engineers for the Twenty-First Century. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

62. 62.Pearce, A.R. (1999). “What Does Sustainability Mean for the Built Environment? A Workshop on Factors, Issues, and Priorities,” Final Report of Working Session, 1999 Greenprints Conference Technical Track, February 23, Decatur, GA.
    

63. 63.Vanegas, J.A. and Pearce, A.R. (1999). No. 2 Hot Strip Mill Project Alignment and Partnering Maintenance Final Report. Technical Report submitted to U.S. Steel, Gary Works, Gary, IN, January 12.
    

64. 64.Vanegas, J.A. and Pearce, A.R. (1999). QBOP Oxygen Lance Project Alignment and Partnering Development Final Report. Technical Report submitted to U.S. Steel, Gary Works, Gary, IN, April 20.
    

65. 65.Pearce, A.R. (1998). "A Primer on Green Building Materials." Technical paper produced for Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Program, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA.
    

66. 66.Bullock, W., et al. (1998). "Development of Wall Cladding Product Systems." Technical Report produced for STO Corporation, Collaborative Product Development Laboratory. A.R. Pearce, Member, Georgia Tech Collaborating Faculty.
    

67. 67.Kangari, R. and Pearce, A.R. (1998). "Impact of the NSF-CGP Research Visits to Japan on Our Careers." Final Comprehensive Report of the NSF-CGP Workshop, May 21-22, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.
    

68. 68.Kangari, R., Pearce, A.R., and Thomas, L. (1998). Information Technologies in Construction: Proceedings of the Construction Research Center Symposium on Information Technologies in Construction, April 7. Construction Research Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

69. 69.Pearce, A.R. (1997). "The Goat House," http://eoeml.gtri.gatech.edu/lab/goathouse.html." Web site describing project-based learning experience for BC 4953A: Green Buildings, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. November.
    

70. 70.Pearce, A.R. (1997). "Cost Based Risk Prediction and Identification of Project Cost Drivers Using Artificial Neural Networks," Final Report, Air Force Office of Scientific Research 97-0415, August.
    

71. 71.Pearce, A.R. (1997). User’s Guide to the Prototype Artificial Neural Network Cost Estimation Tool (PANNCET). User’s Manual, Delta Technologies Group, Inc., Englewood, CO.
    

72. 72.Pearce, A.R., Harder, J., Pence, D., and Kowalsky, D. (1997). The Sustainable Orphanage Project: A Layperson’s Guide to Collecting Sustainability Data for Built Facilities. Georgia Institute of Technology and Orphanage Outreach, Atlanta, GA.
    

73. 73.Pearce, A.R., Harder, J., Pence, D., and Kowalsky, D. (1997). The Sustainable Orphanage Project Case Study: El Hogar de la Esperanza de un Niño, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

74. 74.Pearce, A.R. (1996). "Sustainability and the Rehabilitation of Infrastructure Systems," technical report prepared for CEE 6xxx: Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure Systems, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

75. 75.Pearce, A.R. (1995). "Barriers to the Implementation of Decision Tools (or Why the Best Laid Plans go Awry)," technical report prepared for ISyE 6223: Human Decision Making, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

76. 76.Pearce, A.R. (1995). "Sustainability and the Indigenous Materials Heuristic: A Policy Perspective," technical report prepared for PubP 8xxx: Sustainable Systems, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

77. 77.Pearce, A.R. (1995). "Sustainability and the Indigenous Materials Heuristic: An Engineering Perspective," technical report prepared for CE4804A: Designing Sustainable Engineering Systems, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

78. 78.Pearce, A.R. (1994). "Design of Artifacts from a Cognitive Engineering Perspective (A Designer’s Cheat Sheet of Helpful Hints from Cognitive Science)," technical report prepared for ISyE 6205: Cognitive Engineering, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

79. 79.Pearce, A.R. (1994). "Environmental Impact Assessment: A Decision-Based Perspective," technical report prepared for CP 8xxx: Environmental Impact Assessment, City Planning Program, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

80. 80.Pearce, A.R. (1993). "SCORE: A Knowledge-Based System for Orchestration," technical report prepared for CEE 8104: Knowledge-Based Systems in Civil Engineering, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

81. 81.Pearce, A.R. (1993). "Implementation of Auto-Free Zones: A Model," technical report prepared for CEE 6xxx: Transportation Administration, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

82. 82.Pearce, A.R. (1992). "Intercity Rail: A Comparative Analysis between the EEC and the US," technical report prepared for CEE 6xxx: Urban Transportation Planning, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
    

83. 83.Deng, J., Pearce, A.R., and McNeil, S. (1992). “Economic Analysis of Automated Pavement Crack Sealing,” Investigation of a Pavement Crack-Filling Robot. Tech Report SHRP IDEA-87-ID017.
    

84. 84.Pearce, A.R., Garret, J.H., Bullock, D., and Hendrickson, C.T. (1992). “Video-Based Vehicle Detection using Neural Networks.” Undergraduate Thesis, Civil Engineering Department, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.
    

Case Studies

Technical Posters

1.Mitra, Chayanika and Pearce, Annie R. (2010). “Identifying Research Gaps in Implementation of Zero Energy Building (ZEB),” National Science Foundation CMMI Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. <http://nees.org/resources/1804>

2.Pearce, Annie R. (2007). “Creating an Educational Ecosystem for Construction: A Model for Research, Teaching, and Outreach Integration and Synergy.” Dean’s Forum on the Environment, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, February 26.

3.Pearce, Annie R. (2007). “Sustainable Capital Projects: Leapfrogging the First Cost Barrier.” Dean’s Forum on the Environment, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, February 26.

4.Pearce, Annie R. (2007). “Systems-Based Sustainability Assessment: A Method and Case Study.” Dean’s Forum on the Environment, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, February 26.

5.Reichard, Georg and Pearce, Annie R. (2006). “The Building of Tomorrow.” Dean’s Forum on Energy, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, October 16.