Nate Gillette

About Nate Gillette

Nate Gillette is an award winning licensed Architect with a passion for affordable housing. He is the President of Natura Architectural Consulting and an Editorial Advisory Team member and contributing writer to Retrofit Magazine.
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About Nate Gillette

Nate Gillette is an award winning licensed Architect with a passion for affordable housing. He is the President of Natura Architectural Consulting and an Editorial Advisory Team member and contributing writer to Retrofit Magazine.

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Women in Construction

Women in Construction We recently celebrated Women in Construction week. NAC is grateful for our Women in Construction. Katherine Murphy and Tammy Gillette are out in the field on a weekly basis inspecting buildings. We are so fortunate to have these extraordinary women working hard for us and contributing to the success of Natura Architectural [...]

By |March 28th, 2018|Due Diligence, Multifamily Housing|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |March 27th, 2018|Energy Efficiency, Holistic Design, Multifamily Housing, Sustainability|0 Comments
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Resilient Building Design: Is it really Resilient Community Design?

We know our world is evolving. Our planet is fundamentally changing as global temperatures rise and the atmosphere experiences higher concentrations of greenhouse gases. In turn, our communities are presented with new challenges. In addition to a widespread focus on constructing more energy efficient buildings, architects and designers are now addressing the challenge of shifting [...]

By |March 7th, 2018|Environmental, LEED & Green Building|0 Comments
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Puerto Rico Recovery

Puerto Rico Recovery Puerto Rico was hit hard consecutively by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A large portion of the homes and businesses on the island were destroyed. After visiting the island a month after the hurricane, we knew the Puerto Rico recovery efforts would take an extended period of time and a substantial amount of [...]

By |February 28th, 2018|Due Diligence, Multifamily Housing|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |February 12th, 2018|Energy Efficiency, LEED & Green Building|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |January 24th, 2018|Due Diligence, Energy Efficiency, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |January 4th, 2018|Energy Efficiency, LEED & Green Building|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |December 4th, 2017|Due Diligence, Energy Efficiency, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments
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Why Perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

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 [...]

By |August 30th, 2017|Due Diligence, Environmental|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |July 17th, 2017|Due Diligence, Energy Efficiency, Environmental, Property Condition Assessments|0 Comments
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About Natura

NAC is an Architect-led due diligence firm specializing in multifamily, affordable housing, and commercial real estate transactions. Our services include Capital Needs Assessments, Physical Condition Assessments, Architectural Document and Cost Reviews, Construction Loan Monitoring, and Environmental Services — prepared for lenders, syndicators, and developers under HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, USDA RD, and State LIHTC protocols. Licensed. Nationwide.

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