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
Achieving Net Zero or Zero Energy through a Team Approach
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 of 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.”