CONSULTING SERVICES

The services below are representative of the types of support Design AVEnues provides.

Assist in establishing and achieving green building objectives by evaluating current design/building practices; developing recommendations for enhancing performance based on organizational priorities, cost implications, and location-specific opportunities; and providing training and other resources needed to accomplish objectives.
If a LEED rating is desired, assess the feasibility of pursuing LEED certification and estimate the likely score and award level.
Review preliminary architectural plans and other relevant documents. Identify the green building design and construction measures that are and are not reflected in the documents.
Enumerate the added green building design and/or construction measures that would need to be incorporated in the project in order to achieve the desired level of green performance and/or LEED certification.
Assist in analyzing financial impacts of green building/LEED certification. Compile and summarize cost data researched and provided by key staff and consultants.
Define skill sets needed to effectively execute the recommended set of green building measures/LEED credits. If needed, provide referrals to prospective consultants to address identified needs.
Identify types of support (training, demonstrations, documentation, additional consultation, etc.) required by existing project contractors, subs, and consultants for the successful implementation of green building measures/LEED certification. Identify potential sources of the types of support required.
Assist in identifying any resources (e.g., utility incentive programs) that may be available to support the project.
Plan and conduct a two-day design integration charrette (workshop) with all key project participants to facilitate inclusion of green design measures in the most cost-effective manner possible. Capitalizing on potential design synergies requires early collaboration among all key project team members.
Review construction documents (drawings, specifications, scopes of work, Title 24 documentation, etc.) to ensure inclusion of information needed for successful implementation of green building measures.
Plan and conduct briefings, as needed, with contractors, subs, and consultants, to familiarize them with green building and LEED compliance requirements.
Assist project team in drafting and assembling required LEED compliance documentation.

CONSULTING SERVICES

The services below are representative of the types of support Design AVEnues provides.

If a LEED rating is desired, assess the feasibility of pursuing LEED certification and estimate the likely score and award level.

Review preliminary architectural plans and other relevant documents. Identify the green building design and construction measures that are and are not reflected in the documents.

Enumerate the added green building design and/or construction measures that would need to be incorporated in the project in order to achieve the desired level of green performance and/or LEED certification.

Assist in analyzing financial impacts of green building/LEED certification. Compile and summarize cost data researched and provided by key staff and consultants.

Define skill sets needed to effectively execute the recommended set of green building measures/LEED credits. If needed, provide referrals to prospective consultants to address identified needs.

Assist in identifying any resources (e.g., utility incentive programs) that may be available to support the project.

Review construction documents (drawings, specifications, scopes of work, Title 24 documentation, etc.) to ensure inclusion of information needed for successful implementation of green building measures.

Plan and conduct briefings, as needed, with contractors, subs, and consultants, to familiarize them with green building and LEED compliance requirements.

Assist project team in drafting and assembling required LEED compliance documentation.