Sustainable Design for Electrical Engineers - Find out what it takes to become a contributing partner in a successful LEED design project

摘要

As more of your clients ask for their projects to incorporate the latest high-performance systems, you need to become knowledgeable about what it is they are really asking of you. This means understanding how to base their project on practical sustainable design principles. What exactly is driving the call for sustainable or "green" buildings these days? In addition to the continual rise of energy prices, quality of life issues in the workplace, such as indoor comfort, lighting, and air quality, are increasing in importance. Building owners today are much more educated on their building's environmental impact and on the productivity of workers within than ever before. These are two primary reasons driving the move to sustainable (Green) design.