Case Study: Arup achieves LEED Gold-ready energy savings with Integrated Environmental Solutions IESVE

Arup achieves 30% energy cost savings with Integrated Environmental Solutions

Arup, a global engineering firm, was tasked with designing a high-performance, affordable micro-unit apartment building in Honolulu that could achieve LEED Gold certification. The challenge was to optimize the design for occupant comfort and energy efficiency in a location with high electricity rates and a unique climate. They used the IESVE software from Integrated Environmental Solutions for energy modeling and sustainability consulting to meet this goal.

Integrated Environmental Solutions' IESVE software enabled Arup to effectively model the building's complex features, including a high-performance facade, photovoltaic panels, and natural ventilation strategies. The solution resulted in the Nohona Hale building being designed to exceed the ASHRAE 90.1-2010 baseline by an estimated 30% in energy cost savings, putting it on track to achieve its target LEED Gold certification.

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