Sustainability

You are closer than you think. We can help you get there!

Achieving Net Zero or Zero Energy through a Team Approach

Space Planning

Thoughtful space planning to optimize building utility systems.

Increasing available roof space for solar panel systems by locating HVAC systems indoors.

Minimizing shading by elements of the building to maximize solar exposure.

System Optimization

Programming a building to maximize operational diversity, and creating opportunities to modulate systems.

Metered low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water.

High efficiency HVAC systems.

Solar photo-voltaic systems

Waste Reduction

Optimizing controllability of HVAC systems

Maximizing daylighting to minimize use to interior lighting

Utilizing equipment stand-by modes to avoid wasteful energy use

Return on Investment

Investment grade audits with performance contractors

Energy star certifications

ROI studies and analyses

Longstanding partnerships that facilitate consistent monitoring of building energy usages and ensure healthy, low cost operation

  • The engineering team at Thompson Consulting Engineers is particularly adept at analyzing a client's needs in terms of overall project scope, budgetary resources, sustainability and/or energy efficiency goals, risk aversion and in-house abilities to maintain systems, and then providing system solution options for our client's consideration that provide the best long-term value.

    C. MICHAEL ROSS • HBA ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN