While addressing climate change requires multiple solutions, reducing the built environment’s impact is part of the equation. Between heating, cooling, lighting, and appliance operation, buildings consume a large amount of energy, accounting for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Third-party building certification systems provide a path toward sustainable design. They prove a building is design and operating as intended, substantiating sustainability claims.
Selecting materials and finishes can be one of the more complex aspects of a healthcare project. In addition to cost and aesthetics, design teams and their clients must consider durability, cleanability, and the health and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the oldest and most popular green building rating systems. Overseen by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides a holistic, verifiable approach to sustainability in the built environment.
Buildings are designed for occupants. The architectural process should involve those who use the space daily and lead to solutions that fit their needs.
Greenbuild is the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide. It offers the opportunity for designers, building managers, contractors, and community organizers to come together and learn solutions for improving sustainability in the built environment.
Building project commissioning is the process of checking building systems and verifying that they are designed, constructed, and operating as intended. Investing in the service can prevent operational inefficiencies and reduce maintenance and energy costs. It is also a requirement for many building verification systems, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
A building project is an opportunity to reduce your energy consumption and operational costs, and throughout the design process, you can expect to discuss building performance with your architect.
Commissioning is the process of analyzing a building’s systems to confirm they are working correctly and prevent operational inefficiencies. The service is often an additional project cost that provides a return on investment through energy savings and improved occupant comfort.
