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We want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who contributed to making our 2023 a success; we’re looking forward to continued connections, collaborations and growth in 2024. In closing out the year, we’d like to highlight the achievements of the Cyclone team and our clients. Between our simulation, sustainability and commissioning […]
Image from Mitchell and Hugeback Architects, Inc. mha.us.com/projects/proctor-gamble/ October 11, 2023 Procter & Gamble recently opened a new 1.3 million square foot fulfillment center in Morris, Illinois. On Monday October, 9, the Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) recognized the design and construction of the facility with LEED for Warehouse & Distribution Silver level certification. LEED […]
The Net Zero Challenge Net zero energy has been a goal of high performance building designers for more than a decade. A net zero energy building generates as much energy using renewable technologies as it consumes on an annual basis. A report from the New Buildings Institute in 2020 documented approximately 700 verified or emerging […]
We often hear companies reporting on their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and/or Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). What are they? How are they different? Environmental, Social, and Governance Definition Depending on where you look, you will find many definitions. While the specifics can vary by company, there are shared factors that examines the company’s impact […]
The WELL Building Standard has changed the way people think about buildings. It takes a holistic approach to health in the built environment addressing behavior, operations, and design and how they all can be optimized to advance human health and well-being. As a performance-based system, every WELL project is verified through on-site, post-occupancy testing of […]
WELL vs. Fitwel Certification WELL and Fitwel are two certification programs that focus exclusively on occupant health, wellness, and safety. Certification programs such as LEED and Green Globes share some of the fundamental aspects as it relates to indoor air quality and occupant health and comfort areas but are more broadly encompassing overall building sustainability. […]
We hope everyone is enjoying a prosperous start to 2020. Reflecting on the past year’s performance lends us the opportunity to take stock of our client, team and individual successes. As we enter the new year – and new decade – we would like to highlight and share with you a few notable achievements from […]