VCA Green Joins The SABIT Program to train Eurasian and South Asian business leaders in California Energy Codes
On Monday, November 5, 2018, Barbara G. Gonzalez, Project Manager at VCA Green, presented to The Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) program Eurasian Delegation. The group consisted of 18 construction, engineering and respective government...
Achieving CALGreen Compliance: Designated Parking vs. EV Capable Parking
When designing new projects with parking onsite, confusion may arise when trying to determine what qualifies for CALGreen’s designated parking and EV capable space requirements, as well as the difference between the two. Designated parking spaces are meant for clean...
Cost-effectiveness through Domestic Hot Water Efficiency
With the ever increasing constraints to meet energy requirements dictated by the code, achieving profitability may sometimes seem an elusive and daunting task, especially when the variables to sort through are numerous and unfamiliar (as is usually the case with...
Performance vs. Prescriptive Modeling
Over the past few code cycles, the Building Energy Efficiency Standards have doubled in size. In addition to gains in energy efficiency, there has been an increase in complexity. This complexity gives way to opportunity and options for compliance. The Prescriptive...
3 Critical Questions for Energy Code Compliance
The California Energy Code is just as important as any other part of Title 24, and during design and construction, small mistakes can add up to sizable costs in the development and lifespan of a building. Starting with preliminary energy modeling and ending with...
Zero Net Energy Design Seminar
Moe Fakih, VCA Green’s Principal, recently attended a seminar hosted by AIA in Culver City, CA regarding the advent of zero net energy (ZNE) within new construction projects. The event (organized by AIA) featured a prestigious panel and held a large turnout as...
Green-Certified Buildings Are On The Rise
LEED and EnergyStar practices are increasingly being adopted in commercial and multifamily buildings. Realized return on investment is a driving factor. Read more about it here: World Property...
VCA Green at USGBC OC: Community Appreciation Breakfast
On September 14th, USGBC OC Community Market Leader Advisory Board (MLAB) hosted the Community Appreciation Breakfast. Mahesh Ramanujam, USGBC’s CEO, spoke about LEED’s success to date and highlighted newer certification platforms – ARC (tracks existing building...