Q: Why not set yourself apart from the competition and start designing environmentally compliant buildings now?

Fact: “Green buildings” and “LEED^® Requirements” have been the buzz among the engineering industry. Chicago is one of many cities adopting the practice of promoting the design of environmentally sound buildings through LEED^® certification and/or incentives. It is to your benefit to specify products that meet such guidelines for the simple fact(s) that poor indoor air quality results in increased liability, mold growth, bacteria growth and reduced building life in addition to a host of other “sick building” problems. The most shocking statistic is that a flawed mechanical system is the biggest contributor to a building’s poor indoor air quality.

The city of Chicago may soon require all publicly held buildings over 5,000 ft² to meet a specific level of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED^® certification program.

Credit EQc1 of the LEED^® rating system hasbeen changed. It now ensures that ventilation rates are maintained under variable conditions. Now titled “Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring” the revised credit requires direct measurement of outdoor air in most situations. Implementing proper airflow measurement and control may aid in acquisition of 18 credits and 4 prerequisites.

E.I.P.’s mission has always been to promote and support first in class products. By implementing Ebtron into your control strategies you can contribute towards the attainment of LEED^® prerequisites and credits.  Contact us for more info on how you can earn rating points, improve IAQ and reduce energy consumption by using Ebtron, MSA & Tamco.