When the Rules Change, the Benefits Don’t: Green Building
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Healthful Living Webinar
About the Webinar: As we prepare for a post-pandemic world, the role of building design in occupant health and safety has seen increased interest and urgency. In rethinking design and wellness, we are proud to have collaborated with TCA Architects for the “Healthy Design for New & Existing Multifamily Buildings” webinar. For this webinar, with nearly 500 registrants, Matt Marvel was invited to act as moderator, and Don Sheffield had the honor of speaking. In addition to expert insights from..
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..
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..
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..
Project Highlight: Ponce City Market
Jordan & Skala Engineers recently provided MEP engineering design for The Flats at Ponce City Market, a 2,000,000-SF mixed-use development located in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, Georgia. Jordan & Skala’s scope of work included renovating and converting the existing 300,000-SF Sears, Roebuck, & Company Building’s East and West Wing into 580 new loft-style dwelling units. The Flats will feature a 2,500-SF leasing office and amenity area with restaurant and retail space below. The development additionally features office space..
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.
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..