SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability, in a broad sense, is the capacity to endure. For mankind it is the potential for long-term improvements in
well-being, which, in turn, depend on the well-being of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources.
Efficiency and effectiveness are central to a company's business strategy. Sustainability efforts apply that strategy to the
community and environment.
Design-Aire's primary design objective is to provide high quality, long life cycle, low maintenance, and functional designs. Our engineering efforts are dedicated to promoting efficient building designs, incorporating sustainable design principles, and integrating green building concepts. We have put those efforts into practice for the past 25 years. We accomplish these task by partnering with and implementing the following:
Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. are proud members of the U.S. Green Building Council and have
LEED Accredited Professionals on staff. LEED is a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole- building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality.
Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. has made a firm commitment to help protect the environment by becoming an
ENERGY STAR Partner. This voluntary partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program lets you know that we will be working toward improved energy efficiency and performance of the facilities that we design.
Sustainable Design Services include:
LEED/USGBC Certification Support Services; Energy Modeling; Energy Recovery; VFD Controls and Application; Geothermal Systems; Building Filtration Strategies; Building Automation and Control Systems; Energy Audits; Temperature Control Strategies; CO2 Controls; Building Commissioning; Indoor Thermal Comfort; Indoor Air Quality; Light Pollution Reduction; Daylighting Controls and Strategies; Water Conservation Strategies; Rainwater Catchment Systems; Alternative Energy (Methane, Biomass, Wind, Solar, Water, Photovoltaic); Performance Measurement; Life Cycle Costing; Waste to Energy Applications.
Turn Key Green. Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. is a specialist in off grid power and plumbing installations and also offers turnkey engineering and installation of solar (hot water and photo voltaic), wind, and plumbing (rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling) systems. more
Net -Zero Energy Structures. In general, a net-zero building produces as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. These buildings are very energy efficient. Typically, there are five net-zero energy definitions that the design team and building owner can pursue. Design-Aire Engineering, Inc. will help determine the best definition approach and design for your net-zero energy building. more
Comprehensive Energy Solutions. We can provide energy assessments, energy procurement, utility rate analysis, life cycle cost analysis, verified cost savings, industry-specific solutions, mechanical and HVAC systems inspections/analysis, electrical system analysis, start-up & commissioning, load shedding stategies, alternative energy, waste to energy applications, building automation, enhanced energy metering, energy-efficent lighting, building envelope, on-site generation, alternative fuels, renewable energy, water/waste water systems, water meter systems, and turnkey project execution. more
Engineering Solutions. Engineering sustainability is our routine, and we are focused on providing real world, economical, practical, and buildable design solutions. Our firm thrives on repeat clients as a result of our engineering excellence and ability to communicate and "partner" with the Building Owner (Client), General Contractor, and the Design Team. We are a team oriented firm. more
Sustainability and Engineering Solutions Technical References. White papers, articles, etc.. more