Building Systems Analysis

Building Systems Analysis

For New Construction, GRT staff assesses building systems to help building design professionals in,

  • Reviewing mechanical systems to optimize performance and minimize energy use.
  • Providing recommendations for high-performance building envelope design, shading optimization and balancing of daylight.

 

For Existing Buildings, GRT staff performs an extensive site assessment including,

  • Studying site components, building shell, and mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Reviewing existing building conditions and systems as they relate to energy and resource use
  • Developing recommendations for optimizing performance and minimizing energy use. 

 

Additional building systems services include,

  • Life-cycle costing assessment
  • Presenting the capital and operating costs of various building systems options and combinations.
  • Energy modeling services for USGBC LEED® rating systems, MA Stretch Code, IRS Tax Incentives, etc.