Villas at Meridian Terrace
The Villas at Meridian Terrace is a multi-family community with one and two bedroom apartment homes that underwent a sustainability and energy efficiency renovation in 2017. (more…)
The Risks of Not Passing California’s Real Estate Energy Codes
Energy consultation is inherently a large aspect of risk mitigation when developing real estate, so to finish off our series on frequently asked questions, we have decided to do a…
California’s Real Estate Energy Compliance FAQs: How Much Does Compliance Cost?
The third most frequently asked question regarding energy compliance is by far the most straightforward and practical: ‘how much will this cost me?’ In short: 15 to 20 percent of…
California’s Real Estate Energy Compliance FAQs: The Steps to Compliance
One of the most frequently asked questions that we get from developers regarding energy planning and compliance is ‘what exactly do we have to do?’ While the exact process is…
California’s Real Estate Energy Compliance FAQs: Why Is It Necessary?
The number one question that developers ask energy consultants is the following: ‘why do we have to do this?’ We understand this question – from the bottom of our hearts,…
The Top 3 FAQs About Energy Compliance in California’s Development Projects
Here at E3, we get asked a lot of questions in our line of work – in the end, consulting is almost entirely made up of finding solutions and giving…
7 Best Practices in High Performance Building Design
Often times, architects who design high performance buildings in California, which are required to comply with stringent energy regulations, fail to integrate performance goals or to make certain decisions relating…
Can Architects Meet California Title 24 Without Giving Up Good Design?
Title 24 was created to position California as a global leader in energy efficiency, and to reduce state power requirements and greenhouse gas emissions. Some of these regulations have occurred…
High Performance Building Design: The Advantage of Using Energy Modeling and Analysis
California’s 2016 Energy Standards, effective as of January 01, 2017, are the most recent upgrade to a policy that has been in place for almost 40 years with the purpose…
6 Things to Look for When Choosing an Energy Consultant in California
Hiring an energy consulting company in California who is trained to identify problem areas in your blueprints, is money well spent, for it will allow for maximizing savings and bottom-line…
An Architect’s Handbook on California’s 2016 Energy Code [eBook]
Today’s architects in California are not only challenged to create spaces that satisfy clients’ needs, but are also increasingly being asked to incorporate yet another consideration into their design projects:…
Architects: When Should You Incorporate an Energy Planning Consultant?
Designing buildings to meet California’s stringent energy regulations can be difficult and time consuming. The bar continues to be raised, creating new elements that must be incorporated into the design…
Can Architects and Developers Save Money Through Energy Planning?
If you’re an architect working on the design of a high performance commercial or residential building in California, getting advice from an energy efficiency consultant at the earliest stages of…
Why Should Architects Hire an Energy Consulting Firm in California?
Like many of today’s professionals in California’s construction industry, architects are highly specialized and very aware of the myriad of building regulations that surround their jobs. But, it is next…
5 Aspects of California Energy Standards that Architects Should Bear in Mind
One of the most important things that designers and architects must balance at all times when working on a project, is how to strike a balance between wishes, be it…
Energy Efficiency Planning 101 for Architects in California:The “5 P’s” of Success
Proper-Planning-Prevents-Poor-Performance Today’s architects in California are not only challenged to create spaces that satisfy clients’ needs, but are also increasingly being asked to incorporate yet another consideration into their…
How Architects Are Affected by California’s 2016 Energy Code
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates The newest updates to the energy efficiency standards enacted…
When to Time Insulation Inspections for California’s Real Estate Developments
Techniques and materials in insulation have come a long way over the past few years. We have reached a point in which many buildings, especially high-performance buildings, are considered capable of being hermetically sealed, and as a result, must contain oxygen sensors in every room. While this is a result of…
Architects: When Should You Incorporate an Energy Planning Consultant?
Designing buildings to meet California’s stringent energy regulations can be difficult and time consuming. The bar continues to be raised, creating new elements that must be incorporated into the design process. It takes an enormous amount of time and effort to prepare architectural drawings that meet all applicable building code requirements.…
4 Critical Phases for a Successful Development Project in California
As a California developer, you want to avoid risks when carrying out a building project, and you know well that the safest way to accomplish that is by following an ordered sequence of phases. Critical phases, if you will, for all of them are necessary to complete a successful development project.…
Can High-Performance Design Improve ROI on Commercial Developments in California?
The term “High Performance” tends to scare people a bit, for the idea of top-notch equipment and systems is associated with hefty prices. But, is this so? Design, conditions and materials do change or evolve, but the bottom line remains a fairly stable variable: ensuring a strong ROI for every project.…
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When to Time Insulation Inspections for California’s Real Estate Developments
Techniques and materials in insulation have come a long way over the past few years. We have reached a point in which many buildings, especially high-performance buildings, are considered capable of being hermetically sealed, and as a result, must contain oxygen sensors in every room. While this is a result of…
Architects: When Should You Incorporate an Energy Planning Consultant?
Designing buildings to meet California’s stringent energy regulations can be difficult and time consuming. The bar continues to be raised, creating new elements that must be incorporated into the design process. It takes an enormous amount of time and effort to prepare architectural drawings that meet all applicable building code requirements.…
4 Critical Phases for a Successful Development Project in California
As a California developer, you want to avoid risks when carrying out a building project, and you know well that the safest way to accomplish that is by following an ordered sequence of phases. Critical phases, if you will, for all of them are necessary to complete a successful development project.…
Can High-Performance Design Improve ROI on Commercial Developments in California?
The term “High Performance” tends to scare people a bit, for the idea of top-notch equipment and systems is associated with hefty prices. But, is this so? Design, conditions and materials do change or evolve, but the bottom line remains a fairly stable variable: ensuring a strong ROI for every project.…