green Learn about our proprietary E3
certification!
“Workers who moved from conventional office buildings to
environmentally friendly “green” buildings said they called
in sick less often and were more productive, according to a
study by a team of Michigan State University researchers.”-
American Journal of Public Health Online.
We lead our clients through the building design process and
can offer energy audits, green or sustainable design, and
payback calculations as part of our professional services.
Here are a few of the green certifications we work with to
cut energy expenses by any percentage you choose:
E3-Improving Energy, Environment + Experience
E3 is Intelligent Line’s proprietary green certification
that is provided at no fee to the client. We use published
standards combined with 3d modeling to provide an
improvement in three major areas. First, we model the
building to reduce the solar energy transferred inside the
building. Second, Finally, we increase the quality of air in
the facility by managing VOC’s, increase the natural light
in each space, and specify more stringent air scrubbing and
mixing standards for healthy occupants. All of these
standard practices add huge value to the project, reduce
operating costs, and reduce the energy costs, help the
environment, and improve the experience of each owner. E3 is
only available through Intelligent Line A+D, new clients are
welcome!
LEED-The U.S. Green Building Council rating
LEED is the most comprehensive green building certification
in the United States. As U.S. Green Building Council members
and LEED accredited professionals the partners at
Intelligent Line have the ability and experience to deliver
the design, energy modeling, and certification required to
reduce or eliminate site pollution, waste, the use of fossil
fuels and potable water. We suggest LEED for every client
but offer many options to green buildings, either way, let
us help you chart a course for a great project!
Energy Star
Energy star is a certification available on appliances, air
handling equipment, and built projects. We design projects
using Energy Star certified products and are able to provide
Energy Star certified projects to clients as requested. It
is exciting to have another performance standard to offer
clients as we lead them through the building process!
IBC-The standard in building codes.
The international Building Code energy guidelines provide
the minimum standard of insulation, window performance, and
calculation basis in most jurisdictions. All of Intelligent
Line’s projects significantly exceed the requirements of IBC
and we are proud to suggest methods of reducing the carbon
footprint of each project while protecting the bottom line
of each client.
“The most criticized issue about constructing
environmentally friendly buildings is the price. Photo-voltaics,
new appliances, and modern technologies tend to cost more
money. Most green buildings cost a premium of [less than]
2%, but yield 10 timesas much [savings] over the entire life
of the building. The stigma is between the knowledge of
up-front cost vs. life-cycle cost. The savings in money come
from more efficient use of utilities which result in
decreased energy bills. Also, higher worker or student
productivity can be factored into savings and cost
deductions. Studies have shown over a 20 year life period,
some green buildings have yielded $53 to $71 per square foot
back on investment. It is projected that different sectors
could save $130 Billion on energy bills.”
^ Langdon, Davis. The Cost of Green Revisited. Publication.
2007.
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