Design Optimization

Our involvement in any sustainable and energy efficient design project starts by setting performance targets that we then help guide to achieve. By involving ourselves with architects, engineers, project managers and other integral parties, we ensure we can together build energy savings solutions.

Our integrated design process is customized to suit the needs and characteristic of each facility

Conceptualization Phase

This is where all the pre-design analyses are carried out. It is characterized as the definition of the design problem and criteria. This can include original research to support conceptual design ideas or product and service development. At this stage, our team utilizes four areas to guide the process and understand building performance:

Pre-Design Climate Analysis,
Pre-Design Benchmarking and Goal Setting,
Energy “Brain-Storming” and
Criteria Definition.

the focus is understanding and defining how to achieve a sustainable, green building and benefit from long-term energy savings.

Criteria Design Phase

Some of the steps included in this phase are as follows:

Energy Programming,
Schematic Daylight Design,
Energy Systems Research,
Conceptual Energy Systems Design and
Commissioning Plan.

Arriving at a single concept holding maximum potential for energy savings guides a strong simulation.

Implementation Documents Phase

Ensuring and cornfirming the criteria implemented in construction documents from previous design phases. This aids in the successful implementation of specific measures analyzed during design. Our Energy Efficiency Experts are also able to assist with verification and consulting of LEED certification.

Construction Phase

Our Energy Efficiency Experts help in three specific areas at this stage: Site Observation and System Calibration / Commissioning Assistance, Life Cycle Cost Targeting and Review Change Order Requests for Energy and Load Effecting Systems.

Post Occupancy Phase

Our Energy Efficiency Experts can perform and install specific measures for content evaluation. This includes: System and Technology Evaluation, Measurement and Verification, Post Occupancy Survey and Analysis, Yearly energy Benchmarking and Reporting, Energy Audits (various levels) and Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification of Existing Systems.