Green Design Services for City of Ann Arbor

Through a comprehensive understanding of systems design, PBA incorporates a wide range of energy conservation technologies including the following:

• Energy modeling to evaluate system alternatives for optimal life cycle performance
• Minimizing water use and reusing wastewater/gray water
• Day lighting to enhance the indoor environment and to reduce electric light energy
• Incorporating renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaics and wind energy
• Documenting facility energy use and occupant comfort through measurement and verification
• Tracking performance trends to maintain optimum system performance throughout the life of the facility
• Formal commissioning to confirm that systems are performing in accordance with the design intent and to verify maintainability of systems – for both new and existing buildings

We are active with industry groups that promote sustainable design and develop related green design standards. We were founding members of the Detroit Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, the organization that certifies buildings and accredits LEED® professionals. In addition, a PBA principal has served as a member of the ASHRAE Standing Standard Project Committee 90.1 – Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings, the organization charged with setting industry standards for sustainable design and energy efficiency.