CSI: My Air
Earth Day 2021 is this Thursday, 4/22, and this year’s theme is “Restore Our Earth”. I kicked the theme around in my brain for a few days, and I keep coming back to the fact that it feels kind of intimidating to me. Would that I could restore the whole earth, you know? To me, […]
WELL, Fitwel, WELL Health-Safety and Fitwel Viral Response Module
WELL vs. Fitwel Certification WELL and Fitwel are two certification programs that focus exclusively on occupant health, wellness, and safety. Certification programs such as LEED and Green Globes share some of the fundamental aspects as it relates to indoor air quality and occupant health and comfort areas but are more broadly encompassing overall building sustainability. […]
Although It Wasn’t Our First Rodeo, It Was Our First Virtual One!
Each year in August, we hold a knowledge-sharing event called The Innovation Rodeo. It’s a half-day event where we pick a theme and deep dive into it from the perspective of building designers, owners, and operators. The day is designed to share ideas and advance the built environment. You can find past years’ Rodeos on […]
Reducing The Risk of COVID-19 in Buildings
The global COVID-19 pandemic raises questions for us in the design, construction and operation of buildings regarding our role in reducing the risk of infection and curbing the spread of airborne diseases. While there is much more to be learned about the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2 which causes the disease COVID-19, what we have […]
2019 In Review
We hope everyone is enjoying a prosperous start to 2020. Reflecting on the past year’s performance lends us the opportunity to take stock of our client, team and individual successes. As we enter the new year – and new decade – we would like to highlight and share with you a few notable achievements from […]
Interning at Cyclone Energy Group: The Gateway To My Career
Before I began my internship with the commissioning team at Cyclone Energy Group, I barely knew anything about commissioning, or that it even existed. During my time with Cyclone, that definitely changed. I helped the commissioning team prepare test scripts for on-site visits, test mechanical equipment for luxury apartment high rises, and assist in proposals […]
energyPLAN: Time & Tools To Enhance Building Performance
When it comes to managing a building, there are many competing demands. The building operations team is in the trenches responding to owners, occupants, staff, and vendors. The to-do list associated with each group can be overwhelming. Finding the time to finely tune systems that seem to be running “just fine” may have a hard […]
Green Certifications: What Options Are Available And Why Do They Matter?
Green Building Rating and Certificates Buildings have a large impact on our environment and health. Because they use energy, water, and raw material, they generate waste and potentially emit toxins into the environment. Through different standards and certifications that outline integrated design processes and sustainability this harmful impact can be reduced and mitigated, allowing us […]
