Nate Gillette is an award winning licensed Architect with a passion for sustainability and making buildings perform better. He is the Director of Natura Architectural Consulting and an Editorial Advisory Team member and contributing writer to Retrofit Magazine.
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 [...]
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment First and foremost, you should perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) on any property you are looking to purchase to protect yourself from liability. The site assessment will give you peace of mind and help you avoid making a purchase you regret. There are always risks involved in [...]
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 [...]
Architectural Document and Cost Reviews Architectural Document and Cost Reviews (ADCRs) is a risk management measure that can reduce construction costs and keep projects on schedule. Conducting an ADCR is a process of quality control. It can benefit clients to make sure that the proposed construction documents are showing appropriate methods and building systems that will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Property Condition Assessment Natura Architectural Consulting provides thorough Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) in accordance with the current ASTM E2018 guidelines and government agency reports (HUD, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae). A Property Condition Assessment is a physical inspection of the interior and exterior of a building. The mechanical and structural systems are also inspected to determine [...]
Low Income Housing Tax Credit A couple of weeks ago, I attended Novogradac’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit Finance conference in Las Vegas. There was an interesting tension in the air at the start of the conference. Everyone was looking around the room wondering if others in attendance were as unnerved as they were about [...]
Construction Administration reduces the risks involved in the building and development industry. Lenders, Investors, and Real Estate professionals can take measures to protect themselves by proactively managing construction projects while they are occurring. Natura Architectural Consulting (NAC) specializes in Construction Loan and Progress Monitoring to help clients feel confident that construction projects are progressing as [...]
Natura Architectural Consulting (NAC) has the experience and capability to assess and proactively manage potential lead based paint hazards related to the use, renovation, or demolition of buildings and structures. Our experience includes scopes of work that are compliant with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Occupational Safety [...]
