The term "building envelope" is used to describe the outer elements of a building--foundations, walls, roof, windows, doors, and floors. The composition and interaction of these elements determine the amount of heat that passes through the building envelope--out during the winter and in during the summer. There are many different ways a building's envelope can be improved to make it more energy-efficient.

Proactively addressing issues related to the building envelope is a key component of whole-building energy efficiency. We address all building envelope issues when assessing each custimer location. A complete energy solution is not complete if the facility that houses it is faulty. Great strides in gaining efficiencies can be lost to an inefficiency facility.

Building Grounds - Energy Tips

Coordinate building strategy with landscaping decisions:

• Landscape and other elements such as overhangs are integral to a building's performance.
• Decisions about the envelope need to be coordinated with existing and new landscaping schemes on a year-round basis.
• Reduce paved areas to lessen heat buildup around the building that will add to the load on the building envelope.
• Consider selection of a paving color with a high reflectance to minimize heat gain.
• Glare factors should also be considered.

 

Industrial Energy Solutions.
Big or small. Manufacturing, Assembly, or Warehousing. A tailored energy efficiency solution will dramatically decrease a facility’s energy consumption.

Renewable Energy Projects.
Design and implementation of reliable energy sources that are naturally replenished.