Energy Efficiency

Why Energy Modeling is Worth the Investment

The energy used running a commercial enterprise can be huge. Many businesses and property owners are looking for ways to cut down on their energy use to try to be more environmentally-friendly. As a property owner or facility manager, you need to make sure your processes don’t suffer as a result. Energy modeling provides the [...]

Green Property Condition Assessment

Green Property Condition Assessment Here at Natura we assess the condition of many buildings. While the physical condition of a building and all of its building systems are important considerations, there’s typically one idea that is not considered…how to make the building more efficient to operate. Natura Architectural Consulting believes that sustainability best practices should [...]

What Does Sustainability Mean to You?

Sustainability has become a major buzzword. Industries across every sector of the market are bringing discussions of sustainability into their everyday conversations and strategies. One of the first industries to bring sustainability to the forefront of industry discussions was the building materials and construction industries. This makes sense because, in the United States alone, buildings [...]

A Simple Guide to Green Building Rating Systems

Over the years, it seems as though certifications for buildings have exploded. It can be challenging to keep track of all of the green building ratings systems, let alone know which certification is best for your existing building or new construction project. We’re hoping the following rundown will help make a bit more sense of [...]

Property Condition Assessments – Are They Reliable?

Property Condition Assessments – Are they Reliable? Building owners, lenders and real estate professionals are always looking for ways to protect their investments.  Property due diligence is a key factor to ensure that the facility you want to purchase is worthy of your hard-earned money.  You want to make sure you are getting a thorough [...]

Why You Should Invest in A Commercial Building Energy Audit.

As owners and managers of commercial buildings, we know you’re always looking for ways to reduce your overhead costs. We also know that wherever there is a conversation about overhead, the concern of energy efficiency is not far away. Often, energy efficiency becomes the cornerstone concern for a lot of building owners and facility managers [...]

Property Condition Assessments

Property Condition Assessments Property Condition Assessments are important when making a large investment in a piece of real estate.  Are you really sure you’ve identified all potential issues involving the building’s condition? Condition issues can lurk in unsuspecting locations causing potential for unexpected repairs and capital improvement costs.  Natura Architectural Consulting’s team of experienced architecture [...]

Due Diligence in Real Estate

Due Diligence in Real Estate Are you looking to invest your hard-earned money in real estate? Have you done your due diligence? Doing your real estate homework will prove to benefit your investment in the long run.  Never Assume……Assess, that’s our motto.  Purchasing a commercial or multifamily property can be risky yet rewarding.  NAC can [...]

Go Green! The Importance of LEED Building

Green LEED Building Green LEED building certification is becoming more prevalent in the building design and construction industry. Building owners and architects are continually looking at ways to save money while building the most energy efficient buildings possible. Achieving LEED certification is an investment in today's world. Go Green! The LEED program is a voluntary, third-party [...]

Air Infiltration and Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Energy efficient buildings are more important than ever. Tighter building construction will improve air quality and reduce energy costs. Air leakage is caused by cracks or gaps in the exterior shell of the building.  Air can also get through the building envelope, as well as old and leaky doors and windows. Older buildings suffer from [...]

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