http://www.archenergy.com/aboutaec/news/ Latest news from AEC en-us Copyright (c) 2003-2007, Architectural Energy Corporation info@archenergy.com info@archenergy.com http://www.archenergy.com/products/rem//rem_news/#3 Architectural Energy Corporation's REM software has been accredited by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) as a performance path compliance tool for the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Both the REM/Rate home energy rating software and the REM/Design home energy analysis software have earned the accreditation. The accreditation will help build confidence among code officials that these widely used software programs are faithfully and accurately implementing the performance-based compliance rules of the IECC. http://www.archenergy.com/services/bldgscience//bldgrandd_news/#2 This summer the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) presented Richard Swierczyna and Paul Sobiski with two ASHRAE Best Paper Awards at the Society's Annual Meeting. http://www.archenergy.com/aboutaec//news_details/#2 The energy intensity and utility costs associated with operating a commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) system are well recognized within the HVAC design community. http://www.archenergy.com/services/program_mgmt//news/#2 Xcel Energy has selected Architectural Energy Corporation of Boulder to lead its existing Colorado Energy Design Assistance custom consulting program. The Energy Design Assistance (EDA) program provides energy design and analysis services, through Architectural Energy Corporation, free-of-charge to Xcel Energy commercial and industrial electricity customers that meet certain eligibility requirements. Additionally, Xcel Energy commercial customers may receive a financial incentive to reduce the cost of installing energy efficiency measures into their proposed building designs. http://www.archenergy.com/services/leed/services//leed_news/#2 AEC has enjoyed coordinating LEED Certification for the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, which recently achieved a Platinum rating under LEED-NC v2.1. In addition to LEED Certification services, AEC is currently working on commissioning the building. The Tahoe Center, a joint venture between Sierra Nevada College and UC Davis, is a 45,000 sqft lab and classroom facility on Sierra Nevada College's Lake Tahoe Campus. The project boasts a 58% reduction in energy cost when compared to a code compliant building, innovative HVAC system. http://www.archenergy.com/services/sda//news/#2 Daylighting Group team leader, Zack Rogers, was invited to take part in the Velux 2nd Daylight Symposium at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain on May 6th - 7th. The symposium will focus on post occupancy evaluation of daylit buildings and the current state of daylighting research and design, primarily for schools. As part of the program, Mr. Rogers will give an overview of current daylighting design tools and their applicability to the various design stages. http://www.archenergy.com/products/mdl/mdl//dlnews/#1 In December of 2004, the MicroDataLogger (MDL) Model 202 ended production. At that time, many of the sensors and accessories made specifically for the MDL product were still in stock and available for purchase. http://www.archenergy.com/services/program_mgmt//news/#3 In April 2007, the California Energy Commission announced a $2.5 million award to AEC and its project team for Compliance, Enforcement and Outreach Support for Efficiency Programs. The three-year program will address the need for timely training to increase compliance with existing Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and provide training to selected market participants to encourage energy efficiency upgrades whenever existing homes are sold and to promote increased energy efficiency in new homes that add solar generation. http://www.archenergy.com/aboutus//news/#0 The Kinard Core Knowledge Junior High School project was recently awarded the Building of America honor as one of the 50 best new construction projects within the Colorado region. To maximize student academic performance, designers integrated daylighting, using the LightLouver Daylighting System, into all classrooms. In the two years since the school opened its doors, the school has won multiple design awards, including the Fort Collins Urban Design Award for Green Design, 2006, and CEFPI Rocky Mountain Chapter Peak Design Award. http://www.archenergy.com/services/leed/services//leed_news/#3 The Wolf Law Building at the University of Colorado Boulder Campus attained a Gold Certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(r)(LEED) Rating System. Architectural Energy Corporation served as the energy, daylighting, and LEED consultant. http://www.archenergy.com/aboutaec//news_details/#3 Architectural Energy Corporation is 25 years old! We are excited and proud to have been helping our clients achieve their energy efficiency and environmental design goals for 25 years. http://www.archenergy.com/services/bldgeval//uilding_energy_evaluation_new/#2 AEC will begin an HVAC and lighting equipment condition assessment and scoping study for the Alexander Dawson School (a K-12 private independent school) in Lafayette, Colorado. The study is intended to serve as a first step to help assess and improve the energy performance of the campus, as part of a strategic plan to improve their buildings and ameliorate the impact of increasing energy costs. http://www.archenergy.com/aboutaec//news_details/#4 Tridium and Architectural Energy Corporation announced today the availability of a new HVAC fault detection and diagnostics system built using Tridium's NiagaraAX software platform. The ENFORMA(r) Building Diagnostics(tm) system, developed by Architectural Energy Corporation, automatically detects hidden operational and performance problems which waste energy in air handlers, chillers, cooling, towers, and pumps. http://www.archenergy.com/aboutus//news/#1 LightLouver was prominently featured in the February 2007 issue of Environmental Building News as a "Low-Profile Alternative to Light Shelves." http://www.archenergy.com/services/leed/services//leed_news/#4 The Alliance for Teaching, Learning and Society (ATLAS) Center is the first building at the University of Colorado Boulder Campus to attain a Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(tm) (LEED) Rating System. Architectural Energy Corporation served as the energy, daylighting, and LEED consultant as part of the DTJ Design and Communication Arts Design Team. http://www.archenergy.com/services/commissioning//buildingcxnews/#3 Architectural Energy Corporation has teamed with the California Department of General Services to create a set of tools to facilitate commissioning of new State buildings smaller than 10,000 sq/ft. This "toolkit" contains templates for documents such as a commissioning plan, owner's project requirements, and basis of design. Also included are test procedures for simple equipment such as packaged rooftop air conditioners and lighting occupancy sensors. The procedures are developed to allow State personnel to perform all commissioning tasks. http://www.archenergy.com/services/sda//news/#3 Architectural Energy Corporation's Sustainable Design Assistance team continues to work closely with Fentress Bradburn Architects on the design of the renovation and expansion of the Boston Museum of Science. After collaborating on the initial master planning and concept design, AEC is currently assisting Fentress Bradburn Architects, and their local architectural partner Doug Dick Associates, to design a new office and shops area in a renovated portion of the parking garage. http://www.archenergy.com/products/rem//rem_news/#4 Over the past twenty-five years Architectural Energy Corporation has provided important program leadership to the HERS industry through its participation in the development of uniform standards, formation of HERS industry organizations, technical and advisory help to HERS Providers and Raters, and continuous development of the REM/Rate home energy rating software. AEC, or key staff, has been "at the table" contributing to the development of a HERS industry since the notion of home energy ratings were defined in the 1970's. http://www.archenergy.com/services/leed/services//leed_news/#5 AEC's Sustainable Design Assistance Team has achieved a 100% LEED Professional Accreditation (AP) status. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(TM) (LEED) rating system has become the industry-leading process by which to document and to validate sustainable building design and construction practices. According to the U.S. Green Building Guild, LEED AP ensures that a professional has the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the design process, to support and encourage integrated design. http://www.archenergy.com/services/leed/services//leed_news/#6 Architectural Energy Corporation would like to congratulate Senior Engineer Ellen Franconi and Associate Engineer Jim Salasovich for passing the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(tm) exam. Ms. Franconi and Mr. Salasovich are now both LEED Accredited Professionals, increasing AEC's number of LEED AP's to 33.