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High-performance, or “green” buildings, are designed, constructed, and operated to be healthy, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and productive. High performance buildings are now a reality, and EH&E has extensive experience in the commissioning of these types of buildings. Based on our expertise in “green” strategies and technologies, EH&E has designed a systematic process of review, performance verification, operator training, and documentation to ensure that all building operating systems provide the integrated performance required to meet the design intent.
Hi-performance or “green” buildings often utilize the latest in efficient or low-emission materials to maximize energy savings and air quality. During the design phase, our engineers use a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) program to compare and substitute various products and materials used in buildings. Ultimately, EH&E can evaluate the pros and cons of the use or substitution of materials used within a specific building. These evaluations provide the actual cost-benefits of substitutions over the entire life of the building.
EH&E offers the latest technology in simulation modeling to evaluate the design of a building before it is actually constructed. Our engineers use specialized computer-based modeling to refine the design of interdependent features such as orientation, daylighting, alternative building shell design, and various mechanical system options. The designers and owners of the building can then preview the results of specific choices and obtain an accurate forecast of how the building will operate. In essence, this technology allows building owners and designers to “test-drive” the building before it is constructed.
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