Tag: Sustainability

Spencer Rioux to Present at USGBC Green Schools Summit

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Join us for the USGBC Mountain Region Green Schools Summit on December 1st, 12:40-1:40 pm, which will be held virtually. Based on our electrification design efforts for the new Denver Public Schools Ceylon, learn about establishing sustainability and efficiency goals, control strategies for energy savings and indoor air quality, the relationship between system operations and environmental sustainability, and ways to implement these strategies in architectural and mechanical design. 360 Engineering Project Manager, Spencer Rioux, will be joined by Molly Blakley, DLR Group, and Adam West, Denver Public Schools.

You can register here: http://ow.ly/UCNN50LGgux

Announcement: 360 Engineering Project Engineer Spencer Rioux Earns LEED AP BD+C

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360 Engineering is thrilled to have another USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.  Project Engineer, Spencer Rioux, recently earned his LEED AP BD+C through the U.S. Green Building Council.  Sustainability is at the forefront of our mechanical engineering consulting and design work, which makes certifications such as LEED so important.  Short for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”, LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.  The LEED for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C) rating system covers a large range of project types including new construction, major renovations, core and shell development, schools, retail, data centers, warehouses, hospitality, and healthcare.  This certification fits perfectly with the types of projects 360 Engineering works on daily.

Additional sustainability-focused certifications held by 360 Engineering team members include ASHRAE High-Performance Building Design and International WELL Building Institute WELL AP.

Announcement: 360 Engineering Project Manager Taylor Reese Earns WELL AP

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360 Engineering is proud to announce project manager Taylor Reese, PE recently earned his WELL Building Standard Professional Accreditation. As a WELL AP, Taylor joins a select group of industry professionals, becoming only the 12th member of Colorado’s WELL community to hold this designation! Delivered by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the WELL Building Standard is a relatively new building rating system, similar to the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED program. In addition to concentrating on the environmental impact of a building, WELL focuses on the health and well-being of the building occupants. The WELL concepts include Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind.

Some examples of features that may be found in a WELL certified space are:
  • Thermal gradients across open offices, allowing employees to work at a space temperature they find comfortable
  • Continual testing and treatment of potable water to maximize quality and taste, promoting better occupant hydration and mitigating the health effects of contaminants
  • Real-time air quality monitoring with occupant displays showing concentrations of airborne particulate, carbon dioxide, and ozone
  • Prominently located stairs with natural light and art in low-rise buildings, advocating active interior occupant circulation rather than elevator use
  • Melanopic lighting to encourage healthy circadian rhythms, helping employees get their recommended quality and quantity of sleep

Although the health and well-being of occupants is main goal of the WELL Building Standard, ancillary benefits may include increased property value and rent for building owners, and higher productivity, reduced sick days, and increased worker satisfaction for employers. WELL certification applies to new and existing buildings, new and existing tenant interiors, and core and shell for offices, multi-family residential, educational facilities, retail, restaurants, and commercial kitchens. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of pursuing WELL certification for your next project, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a discussion.