by Matt Woo, P.E., RCDD, LEED AP BD+C This article is part of Wood Harbinger’s newsletter series. A sustainable or green building designation means that the structure and the systems within it are designed to be environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout the building’s entire life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. […]
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AIA Seattle Getting to Zero – Thoughts about Session 1 “Preparing for Net Zero”
by Matt Woo, P.E., RCDD, LEED AP BD+C My colleague Shaun May and I recently attended the first session of the AIA Seattle Getting to Zero educational series on October 2, 2015. We were excited to participate in an event on the Net Zero topic. Shaun had even just written a newsletter article about Net […]
Posted in All Insignts, Sustainability
Also tagged Architecture 2030, net zero, sustainability
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Net Zero Energy: The Next Big Thing?
by Shaun May, EIT and David Derse, P.E., LEED AP BD+C This article is part of Wood Harbinger’s newsletter series. Sustainability in building design and operation is here to stay, with many different certifications helping owners and project teams gauge the sustainable outcomes of a project. LEED is everywhere and other certifications like Green Globes […]
Posted in All Engagements, E-Newsletter
Also tagged carbon footprint, energy conservation, sustainability
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Building Automation: The Sexiest Thing in Energy Efficiency
On March 11th, Wood Harbinger’s Jeff Yirak joined Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance at MacDonald-Miller, and Mark Nieman, P.E., CEM, Energy Engineering Manager at McKinstry, at CleanTech Alliance’s Breakfast Series panel discussion, “The Fifth Fuel: Energy Efficiency.” Check out CleanTech Alliance’s panel recap article, “Building Automation: The Sexiest Thing in Energy Efficiency.”
Jeff Yirak to Participate in CleanTech Alliance Washington Breakfast Series Event
Wood Harbinger’s Jeff Yirak will join Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance at MacDonald-Miller, and Mark Nieman, P.E., CEM, Energy Engineering Manager at McKinstry, at the upcoming CleanTech Alliance Washington’s Breakfast Series event, “The Fifth Fuel: Energy Efficiency,” on March 11th.
Posted in All Engagements, Speak Out Loud
Also tagged building automation, commissioning, DDC Controls
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Puget Sound Energy’s Home Energy Audit: Come for the Inspection, Stay for the Free LEDs!
by John Taylor, P.E., LEED AP BD+C Sometime around last Halloween, I read in the weekly Bellevue Reporter about a program offered by Puget Sound Energy called HomePrint Assessment, a free home energy audit for residential customers. I was curious about the program but I wasn’t overly excited. After all, I’m well aware that my […]
A Bright Idea: the Many Benefits of LED Lighting
By Christina Raghubeer, EIT This article is part of Wood Harbinger’s newsletter series. Electric lighting is one of the most powerful inventions in history, fundamentally changing the way humans live and work. In the 130 years or so since light bulbs gained commercial viability, energy efficiency has driven development of lighting technology, and cost effectiveness […]
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Also tagged color rendering index, color temperature, LED, lifespan
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