by VCA-Admin001a | Sep 17, 2020 | Community
In green building, the “triple bottom line” is regularly emphasized due to positive impacts on a project’s systems and operations. The triple bottom line considers the measurable effects on building sustainability, overall planetary health, and return on investment...
by VCA-Admin001a | Sep 3, 2020 | Community
The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC, commonly known as TCAC) offers incentives for tax credits on new and/or rehabilitated affordable housing projects. These projects may apply for tax credits based on a number of factors, but sometimes there may be...
by VCA-Admin001a | Aug 27, 2020 | Community
If you have never dealt with a CALGreen Tier project but have pursued a green building certification, you may find similarities which, upon completion, may lead you to ask: “Where’s my plaque?!” Since 2007/2008 when the California Green Building Standards (later...
by VCA-Admin001a | Aug 14, 2020 | Community
The most common distinction attributed to green buildings is that they have a lower impact on the environment when compared to conventional buildings. Even though that is true and a major element of their design, it is not the end of the story. As a matter of fact,...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jul 17, 2020 | Community
Think your new building is energy efficient? Think again! World Green Building Trends says new buildings could be wasting 8% annual expenses in energy and operational costs. In buildings that have been in operation for years, there can be up to 55% savings in utility...
