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Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
This page provides Sustainable Strategies to consider as a space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF.
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs....
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co...
HVAC Zone (Zoning)
Zoning is the process of dividing up a space into smaller sub-spaces based on their HVAC needs and control systems. For instance, a facility with a kitchen would have a separate control system for the kitchen zone because the air temperature and fresh air needs of a kitchen are different than the needs of an office space.
Whole Building Systems
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Submetering - Green Globes NC
Is there sub-metering installed for the following systems: light and lighting controls by floor or by zones, plug loads by floor or by zone, major e...
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IEQ - Thermal Comfort
Thermal conditions, which include air temperature, relative humidity, and velocity, greatly impact overall occupant comfort and associated productiv...
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IEQ - Mechanical Engineer
Optimization of the HVAC system is critical in maintaining a healthy and productive indoor environment. The mechanical engineer is responsible for p...
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IEQ - Thermal Comfort
Providing thermal comfort controllability can be achieved in a number of ways. Individual controls, such as thermostats, local diffusers, variable v...
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IEQ - Acoustical Engineer
Occupant IEQ surveys often report significant dissatisfaction with building acoustical performance. The acoustical engineer is tasked with creating ...
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HVAC - Human Behavior on HVAC
Human behavior and interaction with the building space plays a critical component in achieving holistic sustainability. Desired gains in energy effi...
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HVAC - HVAC Impact on Humans
Providing high quality thermal and ventilation comfort as part of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in commercial offices is a high priority for fe...
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IEQ - Views
Views to the outdoors provide building occupants with not only natural daylight but a visual connection to the environment. This visual connection h...
Materials
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Thermostat
A thermostat is a component of the HVAC controls system. Detection and communication of the space temperature is a critical component of overall HV... -
Overhead Air Distribution
Overhead air distribution is the most common approach to mixing and delivering conditioned air to a space, though the delivery method can vary from ... -
Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans can offer occupants the ability to control ambient comfort without making adjustments to the room, zone, or building mechanical system....