Unique, innovative and sustainable design practices have allowed our company to excel. Our blog is a forum to discuss our designs, techniques and culture. Our goal is to create learning opportunities for all who are interested in sustainability and energy and water conservation in the built environment.
In the U.S., energy use for data centers is increasing at an alarming rate. According to DOE estimates, data centers consumed 61 billion kWh of energy in 2006. This was about 1.5% of the total electricity consumption. But it is expected to nearly double by 2011 Read more
I have the pleasure of speaking with Brian Court from Miller Hull and Chris Meek from the University of Washington at a community presentation showcasing the Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction (CCSDC). Read more
The third step of PAE’s Six Step Approach to Net Zero Energy is to reduce energy use. Approximately 25% of a buildings energy use (which varies with climate) is directly related to the performance of the building skin. Read more
On April 1st (no joke), I had the pleasure of receiving an ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies) National Honor Award in Washington DC for the Port of Portland Headquarters building. Read more
PAE is doing a conceptual design for the oldest standing commercial building in Portland! Read more
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