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Using Radiance, SDC performed a false color daylight analysis to understand the potential of discomfort glare in the atrium of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore New Engineering, Aviation, Computer Sciences and Mathematical Sciences Building, Princess Anne, MD, designed by the Hord Coplan Macht / Freelon Joint Venture.

Process Management

Green Building Rating Systems

Services supporting any of the following green building rating systems or standards: Collaborative for High Performance Schools, Green Communities Criteria, Green Globes, International Green Construction Code, EarthCraft Virginia, Energy Star, LEED Green Building Rating System (NC, CI, CS, S, HC, EB, ND), Living Building Challenge, SB Tool, Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System.

Project Planning

Project goal-setting, team criteria development, and review of team proposals for green building qualifications and process conformance.

Feasibility Assessment

Analysis of project potential for meeting green building criteria.

Charrette Facilitation

Project team Charrettes and related services to develop green building programs and early design priorities with participation from various stakeholders.

Process Management

Packaged services including feasibility assessment, project goal-setting, design integration, technical consulting, project management, documentation coordination and submission for certification and/or related approvals.

Advisory Services

Professional guidance for experienced design teams that wish to manage and coordinate the green building process internally.

Contractor Advisory

Initial construction team training and ongoing review and support for contractor responsibilities during the green building process.

Documentation Assistance

Final stage documentation support and quality control assistance for green building submission on projects managed by others.

Technical Services

Concept Design Assistance

Studies and concept design guidance for early project site and building selection and design decision-making.

Green Building Technical Consulting

Project-specific research and recommendations on planning, site design, water, energy, materials, and indoor environmental quality issues for sustainable design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Reports and presentations.

Sustainable Design Assessment and Drawing Review

Project review at any stage for sustainable design opportunities and areas of concern. Recommendations and design guidance based on project goals and constraints.

Specifications Review and Editing

Expert review of outline or fully-developed project specifications incorporating sustainable design criteria. Initial review with section-by-section recommendations and full green specifications editing.

Building Science Analyses

Modeling and feasibility assessment of natural daylight, exterior sun shading, and passive ventilation strategies.

Energy Modeling and Review

Creation of original and review of existing energy modeling reports for compliance with ASHRAE standards and compliance with green building certification requirements. Concept level and fully developed models.

Tenant Design and Furniture Selection Guidelines

Development of sustainable design and furniture selection guidelines for tenant fit-out of new and existing facilities.

Program Development

Corporate and Institutional Sustainability Program Development

Creation, expansion, or updating of organizational programs, including facility, operational, administrative, tracking, reporting, and outreach elements.

Communications Planning

Assistance with public- and private-sector sustainability messaging and materials for public relations and outreach campaigns.

Award Application Preparation

Project or program award applications to major publications and professional organizations.

Case Study Development

Documentation of project or program statistics in online or print format for inclusion in sustainable building directories and databases.

Green Curriculum Development

Preparation of classroom-ready green building and related educational materials for k-12, higher education, and professional training environments.

Facilities Services

Post Occupancy Evaluations

Performance assessments for compliance with building and system design intent.

Energy and Water Efficiency Auditing

Auditing program development and implementation for small and medium-scale existing buildings.

Operations and Maintenance Support

Preparation of policies, plans, guidelines, and tracking systems for facility management teams. Procurement and quality assurance strategies for green cleaning, grounds keeping, energy, water, solid waste, operational supply, indoor air quality, and transportation management.

Green Leasing Development

Integration of green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance criteria into building leasing documents and marketing strategies.

Carbon Footprint Assessment

Preliminary assessment for buildings, organizations, or campuses and identification of actionable strategies for reduction.

Value Assessment

ROI-Based Assessment of Alternative Strategies

Analysis of alternative capital investments based on specific return-on-investment and payback requirements.

Financial Incentive Applications

Project or program applications to obtain tax credits, tax deductions, grants, or other financial incentives.

Capital Investment Planning

Assistance with preparation of long-term capital expenditure plans for facilities and investment portfolios.