Green buildings require a higher level of design then what is needed for traditional buildings. RWDI provides unique consulting engineering experience combined with specialized modeling tools that can assist green building designers and owners. These studies can maximize cost savings and are important supporting factors for gaining building certification with Green Building rating systems such as the US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System™ Click below to access more information on a specific topic.

Design Reviews

Assessment and recommendations on building site selection, architectural features and local climate.

Solar Heat Gains

Assessment of solar gains through windows and provision of recommendations to optimize energy efficient and thermal comfort.

Ventilation Effectiveness

Wind tunnel tests and computer modeling to help determine optimum building air changes rates and maximize use of natural ventilation.

Energy Performance

Analysis of hourly energy usage to identify the most cost effective energy savings strategies.

Air Flow Distribution

Computational Fluid dynamic (CFD) computer modeling and development of recommendations for supply flows, thermal comfort, condensation and indoor air quality.

Air Pollution

Identification of exhaust re-entrainment problems and provision of solutions to health and odor concerns.

Noise / Acoustics / Vibration

Determining impact of noise / vibration sources and development of solutions. Consulting on acoustical performance of sensitive spaces.

Fire Safety / Smoke

Recommending exhaust rates, make-up air distribution, cost saving architectural and mechanical features. Designs assessed through computer modeling of smoke migration.