Green Rating Systems provide a common ground from where to compare the level of sustainability achievement of one or multiple buildings, and entire developments
Some rating systems use a denomination (such as USGBC – LEED ® Certified to Platinum certified), while others only require a minimum number of points to qualify (such as Enterprise Green Communities rating system)
Rating systems are used by several public and private entities to maintain a certain minimum level of sustainability across all new construction. Examples range from State Universities to the Veteran Administration and GSA
3rd party sustainability consultants have a neutral role. A sustainability consultant is solely focused on the impact design choices have on the overall performance of the project and its ability to meet its sustainability targets without being vested in personal design preferences.
Sustainability consultants should provide broad management across multiple disciplines and should be able to address each discipline’s questions and concerns based on prior experiences working through the various rating systems
Many rating systems require specific qualifications that can be difficult to maintain up-to-date. Sustainability consultants specialize in these services and are, therefore, more motivated to keep up with their qualifications and the changes in the systems
Many of the various green rating systems credits’ compliance require qualifications which our staff holds, such as PE, CEPE, and Green Raters. Because of our in-house experience and accreditation, our Sustainability Consulting is substantially more robust and effective
Our team uses effective communication skills, in conjunction with documentation and charrettes targeting to meet, and often times significantly surpass initial rating targets. We have also developed several helpful tools and templates to more efficiently deliver credit documentation
Our portfolio of certified projects is extensive, ranging from single family homes, to large inpatient hospitals, with very unique systems and design requirements, providing our team with substantial sustainability consulting expertise
