In a time where Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D drawing design has become the standard for leading design firms, demanding clients, and large projects; some designs are still being done the old fashion way. It’s like sending a letter through the post office when you can video conference, missing out on speed, unlimited interaction, […]
When dealing with medium to large scale projects, sometimes as large as an entire city, central utility plants (CUP) are the vital heart for the operation of all the facilities. Supplying the buildings with electricity, water, heating, and cooling, they are the largest energy consumer, but have the potential for the most energy savings if […]
With many software tools available to simulate the energy performance of a building, energy modeling should not be limited to projects seeking green certifications. Energy modeling offers you a way to assess different design concepts and systems for your project, without having to build it, try it, and wait for your next project to improve […]
High-performance building design is an ever evolving process, making the best performing buildings of yesterday the standard of performance today. This means that the high-performance buildings of today must build upon the best buildings of yesterday, and add the high-performance design features of tomorrow. High-performance design involves many aspects of a building, including architecture, envelope […]
If you embark on your Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) journey with a strong stance in “Energy”, you will have greater potential for succeeding and reaching higher certification levels. With more than 30% of the overall credit points attainable under the energy performance of the building, it is the most rewarding aspect of […]
When you’re seeking the best system for your project, the answer is not always straight forward, and picking the alternative with the highest efficiency or lowest capital cost is often not the ideal solution. Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is a tool used to determine the most cost-effective option among different competing alternatives to accomplish […]
