Sustainable Design Consulting

The Green Engineer, LLP  

 

 
 
The Green Engineer, LLP is a sustainable design consulting firm, led by Chris Schaffner, P.E., LEED, a nationally recognized expert in cost effective, high-performance design. We offer a wide range of services including:

  • Sustainable Design Consulting - Conceptual advice, design reviews, project assessment, and sustainable cost-benefit analysis depending on project requirements.

  • LEED Certification Project Management - Our experience with the LEED process enables your team to successfully and efficiently use the USGBC's LEED Green Building Rating System.

  • Energy Modeling - The important step performs the key computations to quantify the strengths of different design options, useful throughout the project. Early energy modeling is critical to successful, cost-effective sustainable design.

  • Mechanical Engineering Design (HVAC) - With an 18-year expertise in HVAC systems, we can set, oversee and implement the mechanical design in projects.

  • Design Review Services - As a third-party expert, we have experience reviewing a range of institutional, commercial and residential building types.

  • Charrette Facililtation - A hallmark of the sustainable approach, we recommend collaborative design charrettes early in the process to promote holistic thinking.

  • Sustainability Training and Coaching - A national speaker, The Green Engineer has trained over 2,600 engineers and architects in the use of the USGBC's LEED Rating System since 2001.

  • Energy Grant Consultation - We are available to aid in grant research and the solicitation of funds for sustainable design from public and private entities.