by Admin | Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are Low Impact Developments, and in what ways can they benefit your projects? Low Impact Developments (LID) are building strategies used to manage rainwater runoff and mimic the site’s natural hydrology. As the name implies, the goal is to minimalize disturbed...
by Admin | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
VCA Consultants, the Orange based firm comprised of structural engineering, code consultancy and green building entities, has acquired Verde, an Aliso Viejo based sustainability consulting firm. VCA Consultants acquired Verde in December with the announcement today....
by Admin | Nov 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
With escalating construction and operating costs, owners of multifamily buildings often look at green building programs as just another cost. But there are many times when green initiatives can actually provide great ROI or even save money immediately with government...
by Admin | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
With proper understanding of the California Energy Code and a firm grasp on lighting control technology, third party review of lighting control systems can save projects tens of thousands of dollars during design and through operation. Lighting controls can be...
by Admin | Sep 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Three-Story Tenant Improvement Project Captures LEED® Silver FAA Embarcadero ties together contemporary design features, eco-friendly construction practices, and reduction in energy use to create an overall pleasant experience for tenants and visitors. The project...
by Admin | May 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Summer is fast approaching, and that means the current triennial code cycle for CALGreen is coming to a close in the near future. Like with any other code update, there are several significant factors that must be considered while designing your upcoming development...