Dagher brings home the gold for green work.Dagher Engineering went green and brought home the gold--the prestigious Gold-level LEED-CI certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Commercial Interiors), granted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC USGBC United States Green Building Council ), for the design and construction of its new office space in downtown Manhattan. The firm also won a 2007 Diamond Award for the project, the highest award given by the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . Dagher, an MEP MEP maximum expiratory pressure. MEP, n muscle energy procedure; diagnostic and therapeutic technique. Pulsed muscle energy techniques (MET) and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) are two examples. engineering consulting firm specializing in sustainable electro-mechanical systems for buildings, teamed with Gran Associates architects for the development of its new interior space--maximizing energy efficiency and material conservation while promoting indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor and occupant comfort for its employees. As one of the first commercial office spaces in the country to undergo the rigorous USGBC LEED requirements, Dagher demonstrated that a green approach could be achieved without affecting schedule or cost, taking a standard 24-week project and completing it in less than 16 weeks with minimal cost ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl . "We are pleased to be among an elite group of companies and institutions that has attained the Gold-level of LEED-CI certification for office space design," says Elias Dagher, founder and president of Dagher Engineering. "In addition to providing an environmentally responsible, healthy and productive environment for our employees, the space serves as a model for sustainable design in office construction." To achieve its LEED-certification goal, Dagher implemented many creative design strategies, including the use of sustainable materials that had low or zero volatile organic compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids (VOCs), such as bamboo and linoleum linoleum (lĭnō`lēəm), resilient floor or wall covering made of burlap, canvas, or felt, surfaced with a composition of wood flour, oxidized linseed oil, gums or other ingredients, and coloring matter. flooring, recycled denim insulation, and adhesives for carpets and paints. Engineering systems innovations included the use of radiant cooling panels--a first in U.S. design, variable air volume discharge rates, demand-controlled ventilation rates based on occupant density, and UV lights to eliminate mold and mildew growth inside HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free units. Water conservation techniques, including dual-flush toilets and waterless urinals, and day-lighting systems to automatically adjust the levels of illumination within the office spaces were also employed. Since its founding in 2000, Dagher Engineering has delivered environmentally responsible MEP solutions to companies and institutions worldwide, and has received numerous awards for its work in sustainable design. |
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