sustainable design consulting
LEED certification management organize design charettes, facilitate establishment of green design goals. identify opportunities for reducing energy use and identify potential operations and maintenance issues. identify occupant health and comfort improvements. suggest improved specification language and highlight utility rebate opportunities and recommend products and materials. educate project team about LEED process and identify potential LEED credits. review design, documentation, and calculations. monitor overall progress. Register and submit projects with USGBC and GBCI. review RFPs, plans and specifications, suggest design alternatives, interview contractors and consultants. provide peer reviews of other green consultants, review LEED documentation, represent eventual occupants, help pursue utility incentives and help seek alternative funding. |
energy auditing and energy analysis
provide ASHRAE Level II energy audits to identify efficiency opportunities in existing buildings - includes analysis of building controls, equipment efficiency, envelope performance, etc. identify Energy Conservation Measures and estimate potential energy and GHG savings and capital and operational cost impacts. commissioning provide LEED-compliant commissioning services to ensure project quality. facilitate Owner’s Project Requirements development. provide design review, witness functional testing, close-out documentation review, confirmation of operator and occupant training, and off-season testing. training prepare clients for the LEED GA exam, introduce sustainable design features, sustainable project management training, develop occupant education strategies and PR, energy auditing |