energy efficiency

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 [...]

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 [...]

Air Infiltration Testing in Commercial Buildings

In the energy efficiency world, air infiltration in buildings is the elephant in the room that no one is talking about.  We all know it exists, we all know that it can kill energy efficiency in a building….but we’re not doing enough about it. So what exactly are we talking about here?  Air that infiltrates [...]

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