Engineering

Our teamwork is highly sustainable.

Creating an efficient building requires an integrated “Team Approach.”

And, what anchors seamless team interaction is a deep understanding of how each building facet complements or detracts from energy performance. As building systems are interdependent, a cohesive upfront focus on design is essential. Early in-depth analyses are critical to maximize a building’s green potential, while making astute use of project funds. We have certified Energy Managers and controls engineers on staff working with our engineers and other design team members to assure superior outcomes.

• In the design phase of your project we can investigate energy efficiency scenarios including building envelope upgrades, glazing location, quality and quantity, building rotation, shading devices, and natural ventilation - in addition to high performance mechanical systems.
• For existing buildings, we can provide energy analysis services ranging from an isolated energy efficiency measure (EEM) to complex whole-building energy models.
• Financial analysis services span simple payback calculations, all the way to present value or return-on-investment (ROI) models. Financial models are only as accurate as the cost data used. And since we build the majority of our designs, our costs are accurate and complete, including first cost, energy and maintenance cost, and cost to other trades.
• Our four principal offerings are LEED-related energy simulations, utility rebate energy models, total life cycle cost (LCC) analyses, and Energy Star certification.