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Healthy Building Standards: Developer’s Guide

Healthy Building Standards: Developer’s Guide

The Health and Wellness industry has seen steady growth over the past five years, and that growth is forecast to continue for the foreseeable future. Health and Wellness focus on the complete well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. People are naturally drawn to products and services that make them feel like they’re doing something good for themselves, and this market, which is currently valued at $4.5 trillion, proves they are willing to pay for it. According to the EPA,..

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Guide to Indoor Air Quality for Multi-Family Units

Guide to Indoor Air Quality for Multi-Family Units

Indoor air quality has become a crucial element of living environment building operations, especially in multifamily buildings.  Multifamily and mixed-use buildings must meet the demands of all the different tenants inhabiting the space.  Because the building codes are requiring a much tighter envelope, the design and delivery of proper ventilation inside the occupied space and the quality of that air becomes immensely important.   So what is indoor air quality (IAQ)?  The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines indoor air quality..

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The Owners Guide to Energy Code Commissioning: A Primer for Architects, Developers & General Contractors

The Owners Guide to Energy Code Commissioning: A Primer for Architects, Developers & General Contractors

Architects, developers, and general contractors are expected to know how all kinds of building codes apply to their projects.  Energy codes are no different.  Just like other building codes, the energy code is different from state to state and may change over time.  In other words, the way you built or designed a building to meet energy code last year may not work this year. What Are Energy Codes? Energy codes are just one specific type of code that falls..

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What is Commissioning?

What is Commissioning?

Just as the term suggests, the duties of Systems Commissioning follow a methodical process by which the design, installation, and operation of building systems are quality-checked and functioning as intended. From pre-design through completion and into initial occupancy phases, Building Commissioning checks each box down the line to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). And it’s been found that buildings that have been properly commissioned typically show a higher level of quality and consistency (improved overall quality with fewer change..

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NGBS Green Partner of Excellence: JSE Selected as 2017 Recipient

NGBS Green Partner of Excellence: JSE Selected as 2017 Recipient

Jordan & Skala Engineers has been selected as a 2017 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence through Home Innovations. Home Innovation Research Labs is celebrating their 100,000th Green Home Certification and because of that they have recognized 100 NGBS Green Partners for outstanding contributions to advancing the green building effort. They have recognized us for our sustained excellence as an accredited NGBS Green Verifier, our overall leadership in the field, and our unwavering commitment to high-performance homes and multifamily buildings. Thank..

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LEED EBOM Certification: US Builders Review Features DMA

LEED EBOM Certification: US Builders Review Features DMA

Jordan & Skala Engineers is honored to have been featured in US Builders Review publication for its sustainable engineering design and LEED consulting services for the LEED EBOM certification of the Dallas Museum of Art. The article discusses the tremendous growth Jordan & Skala’s Energy Services department has experienced since its establishment in 2002. “What started mainly with LEED guidelines, evolved over the last decade into a plethora of specialized certifications and understanding among Jordan & Skala’s leading team,” states US..

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SkyHouse Austin Achieves ENERGY STAR Certification

SkyHouse Austin Achieves ENERGY STAR Certification

Jordan & Skala Engineers is proud to announce that Novare Group’s SkyHouse Austin achieved ENERGY STAR certification on February 4th, 2015. Jordan & Skala provided MEP and Energy Services engineering design for the 23-story, luxury, mixed-use development. The 325,000-SF building features 320 units including a mix of studios, one, two, and three bedroom apartments.  Amenities include 5,600-SF of warm, dark shell retail space, 5,000-SF of amenity space on the top level, and 9,000-SF of open rooftop terrace space (pictured below)..

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EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year Award for 2014

EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year Award for 2014

On October 29th, Jordan & Skala Engineers proudly accepted the 2014 EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year Award at the Celebration of Excellence. The $28.3M redevelopment of the former Allen Wilson Terrace Public Housing project in Decatur, Georgia was selected for its quality, innovative design, and showcase of sustainability. The three-phase development included 191 units of high-quality, environmentally friendly housing for low-income families and senior citizens. The project’s unique features included an innovative fresh air unit ventilation design, the utilization..

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Alta Alameda Station Adds 338 Apartments to Denver Neighborhood

Alta Alameda Station Adds 338 Apartments to Denver Neighborhood

Alta Alameda Station in Denver, completed last month, is filling up fast in diverse Denver urban neighborhood. Alta Alameda Station is a 338-unit LEED Gold-certified community developed by Wood Partners, L.L.C on more than five acres in one of Denver’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Check out the specs here.

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AIA Honor Awards 2014 Received by PEARL Brewery for Regional & Urban Design

AIA Honor Awards 2014 Received by PEARL Brewery for Regional & Urban Design

The PEARL Brewery redevelopment in San Antonio has received special recognition from the AIA Honor Awards – a project of which our Jordan & Skala Engineers Houston office is proud to be part. What was once a 118 year old brewing company has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use district, featuring more than 300,000 square feet of the original building stock that has been salvaged and re-purposed. The “sustainable destination reflects the identity of the historic brewery,” and has quickly become..

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