Pretty cool to see LHB's name, the firm I work for, in the top 100 Green Design Firms list as complied by ENR (Engineering News-Record).
Check out the ENR article here:
https://www.enr.com/toplists/2018-Top-100-Green-Buildings-Design-Firms
On a related note...
I am just back from having presented two sessions related to energy modeling in Europe earlier this month (October 2018). Below is some information about LHB, which I included in my handout for me session on our journey to implement early stage energy modeling in the firm.
About LHB
USGBC and LEED
LHB has been a ‘firm member’ of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) since
1997. You read that right, 21 years! Walking-the-walk is important, so LHB’s
Minneapolis office is LEED CI Platinum
certified. Additional, the Minnesota USGBC staff share office space with us
through donated space. Our Integrative Design Team (IDT) leader, Rick Carter,
was among the first group of people to become a LEED Fellow.
LHB’s LEED Platinum Minneapolis Office
Minnesota B3 (Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond)
Fun stuff!
For BIM Chapters updates, follow @DanStine_MN on Twitter
Check out the ENR article here:
https://www.enr.com/toplists/2018-Top-100-Green-Buildings-Design-Firms
On a related note...
I am just back from having presented two sessions related to energy modeling in Europe earlier this month (October 2018). Below is some information about LHB, which I included in my handout for me session on our journey to implement early stage energy modeling in the firm.
About LHB
LHB is a 50-year old multi-discipline firm
based in Minnesota, USA, with four regional offices. There are 250 employees. http://www.lhbcorp.com
LHB offers the following services
- Research
Studio
- Examples:
- Plug
load study
- Minnesota
B3
- Architecture
- Government
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Education
- Commercial
- Interior
Design
- Structural
Engineering
- Buildings
- Bridges
- Mechanical
Engineering
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Energy
Modeling
- Commissioning
- Electrical
Engineering
- Created
Revit Electrical Productivity Pack sold by CTCsoftware
- Civil
Engineering
- Landscape
Architecture
- Land
Survey (i.e. survey crews)
- Industrial
Engineering
- Power
- Paper
- Pipeline
LHB’s LEED Platinum Minneapolis Office
USGBC and LEED
Relevant
links:
LHB’s LEED Platinum Minneapolis Office
Minnesota B3 (Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond)
This is a program LHB helped establish with
the State government in Minnesota.
What is B3?
Funded by the MN Departments of Commerce and Administration, B3 Benchmarking puts the power of public building energy data in the hands of Minnesota public building owners to manage and reduce energy costs.
Funded by the MN Departments of Commerce and Administration, B3 Benchmarking puts the power of public building energy data in the hands of Minnesota public building owners to manage and reduce energy costs.
Features & Benefits
Benchmark energy modeling, peer
comparisons, ENERGY STAR® scores, target tracking, and dynamic reporting help
you understand the performance of your buildings.
Testimonials
“We use B3 Benchmarking to pinpoint problem
buildings and fix issues before they turn into large problems.” Teri Thompson,
City of Lake Crystal
“We use B3 Benchmarking to see how we are
doing compared to other schools. Because there are so many schools using it, I
believe it’s the best tool for a MN school to gauge progress, set goals, etc.”
Lisa Johnson, ISD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights -Eagan
Public Reports:
One of the great things about this program
is public access to reports. Check it out here: https://lhb.b3benchmarking.com/Report
(notice LHB in the url?)
Minnesota B3 Website
AIA 2030 Commitment
LHB, as a firm,
is a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Commitment.
Thus, we have obligated ourselves to do energy modelling and report the results.
Fun stuff!
For BIM Chapters updates, follow @DanStine_MN on Twitter