According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), “Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible. They are resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle. They are more...

Imagine that you’ve hired architects and a set of engineers to design a new 6-story office building that will have an upscale restaurant on the first floor. As the owner, would it be important for you to know what your energy bill will look like...

The program, enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, was created to help spur economic activity by investment in low-income neighborhoods in exchange for deferred capital gains. The incentive creates qualified opportunity funds (QOFs), which...

Designing buildings with sustainability in mind is a must in today’s world. Not only do these buildings have higher performance, but they have lower operational costs and are more desirable for tenants.

Early Energy Modeling

Look at the Cost /Influence Relationship Curve above. The answer is right there. In order to reduce construction cost, we need to put more analysis into the planning and design of a project, that includes the energy systems of...

As the global perspective on sustainability changes, more pressure is put on businesses to highlight how they are conscious of their impacts. Processes like ESG metric tracking, carbon reporting, and sustainability roadmaps continue to grow in...

When we notice a certification label of any kind we acknowledge that a third-party has verified a claim of meeting specific standards is true and correct. LEED Certification means that a building’s sustainable performance claims were verified by a...

Works for every building type - from homes to universities at all phases of design and development. Projects pursuing certification earn credits points across key areas – The Site, Water and Energy Efficiency, Materials and Resources, and Indoor...

Let’s start with Water Savings.

There are a variety of ways, ranging from cheap, temporary improvements, to expensive appliances that can reduce your water consumption and help save money on utility costs. So, let’s start with some questions I often...