As building owners, operators, and developers adapt to a hybrid work model, creating a welcoming office space is more important than ever. In an article for Propmodo’s Perspectives series, ESD now Stantec Senior Acoustics Project Manager Scott Hamilton shares his views on the evolution of the open office and why acoustics play such a critical role to the health, comfort, and productivity of returning workers. (Learn more about open office design.)
In a recent feature published in the Mann Report, ESD, now Stantec Energy Engineer Matt Zweibruck says a review of existing building systems can uncover hidden opportunities for increased sustainability and energy efficiency.
In his article, “A Practical Guide to Retro-Commissioning in the Age of Climate Change,” Zweibruck says building owners and operators should go beyond certifications like LEED, WELL, and others if they want to make a bigger impact on global warming. He says retro-commissioning (RCx) can offer many low- or no-cost options to improve building systems efficiency that lowers carbon emissions.
Zweibruck also notes that with many states adopting regulations that require these types of building system re-evaluations, taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions sooner than later makes sense. Such improvements not only help the environment but also make these structures more marketable.
Matt Zweibruck shares his knowledge of the demand-side energy services industry in support of ESD, now Stantec’s mission to build communities and improve society through the built environment.
Contact ESD, now Stantec’s experts for more information on how ESD can help with energy efficiency and other carbon reduction planning.
