June 22, 2024
More Than Just Support. In the ever-evolving business landscape, the concept of fractional work is gaining momentum. Unlike traditional consultancy, fractional leadership embeds senior expertise inside the organization on a part-time basis, giving teams executive-level capability without a full-time hire.
June 11, 2024
As of June 2024 there is a definition of a Zero Emissions Building, and why does it matter? The U.S. Department of Energy's national definition gives owners, operators, and policymakers a common benchmark for what a zero-emissions building actually is.
January 23, 2024
In the realm of climate change mitigation, embracing life cycle approaches is paramount to navigating the path towards net zero. Renewable natural gas can play a role when its full life cycle emissions are accounted for honestly.
October 4, 2017
This is a two-step process. The first step (planning) incorporates sustainability into the design, reducing the overall baseline of energy use. The second step optimizes operations so schools capture savings year after year.
October 4, 2017
Passive design strategies reduce upfront costs, operating expenses, and required maintenance. They are as intelligent as they are cost effective. Orientation, shading, insulation, and natural ventilation do the work before mechanical systems ever turn on.
October 4, 2017
Save up to $1,000 annually at home. Small changes make a big difference. From LED lighting to smart thermostats and weatherization, a short list of practical products and habits adds up to real money.
September 10, 2017
Three hurricanes like the three little pigs, but the wolf is the winds of Irma, the largest storm recorded in the Atlantic. What we build, and how we build it, determines what survives.
September 9, 2017
I lived through Harvey. On Day 3 of the storm, I biked downtown to see the flooding for myself. The lesson is simple: building smart costs less than rebuilding, every single time.
August 20, 2017
Increase value, reduce costs, waste less. A Net Zero and Near Passive House case study showing how an efficient envelope and right-sized systems deliver comfort at a fraction of the operating cost.
August 18, 2017
A great example of an Energy Conservation Measure (ECM): in this case the economic benefit of a shade structure at Watkins Elementary, reducing cooling loads while improving outdoor learning space.