Green Design Services
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RetroCom Energy Strategies, Inc. is an active USGBC member. Our LEED Accredited Professionals assist clients in developing Owner Project Requirement & Basis of Design documents, working in collaboration with other design professionals, reviewing drawings & specifications, and Commissioning the construction of Green Building projects to ensure the best results for owners and occupants. Areas of expertise include:

LEED® CERTIFICATION

• Comprehensive Management of the certification process
• Prioritization and Tracking tools for Green Building Project Management
• Design peer review to ensure alignment with project goals at each project stage
• Document samples and templates required for certification

COMMISSIONING AND RETROCOMMISSIONING FOR LEED® PROJECTS

• Facilitating Design Charettes for integrated design process
• Commissioning for LEED-NC, CS & CI……..EA & IEQ Prerequisites and Credits
• Retrocommissioning for LEED-EB O&M……..EA & IEQ Prerequisites and Credits
• Utility Rebate and Incentive Applications

HIGH PERFORMANCE HVAC AND CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN

• System selection to minimize energy use by integrating design with climate, occupancy type, and building construction
• Equipment selection to maximize energy efficiency, ease of service, and reliability
• Control specifications and sequence of operations to maximize and measure performance, including integration of mixed mode ventilation

CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE DESIGN

• Modeling of orientation, shape and mass for optimal performance
• Sizing of openings and calculations of airflow for natural ventilation features
• Integration of daylighting with passive climate control features

DAYLIGHTING

• Selection of glazing materials for optimal lighting distribution and glare control
• Sizing of glazing areas for optimal illumination
• Integration of luminaires for complementary lighting under changing conditions
• Selection of daylighting controls for compatibility with daylighting design, to ensure energy savings are achieved