Welcome all- The future has arrived

Many people do not realize that 48% of the energy in this country is used to heat,  cool and light buildings.  Only recently has the popular press noticed that green building is very relevant.   Its about time.  

 ”I don’t get much respect, you know what I mean?”,                                             

 Rodney Dangerfield

My daily role as hvac and plumbing design engineer does not give me as much clout as I think I should have. Some of it is my fault.  I need to assert myself.  

It is time that architects and engineers work more closely as a team.  The architect needs to consult the hvac and lighting engineer from the very first day of design for conceptual design.    I think cross discipline activity is key.  It does not happen enough.  Well, now we have benchmarks, such as LEED certification, and that will make it interesting.