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FEBRUARY 2010: HIGH TECH HIGH CHULA VISTA EARNS LEED FOR SCHOOLS 2.0 GOLD!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - I went to high school in Minnesota. It was this giant 1960's behemoth with a smokestack. It was the furthest thing from energy efficient. It was light years away from beautiful. Roof covered with PV? I don't think so.
All I'm trying to say is that Brummitt Energy Associates did not help my Minnesota alma mater (WSHS! Go Winhawks!) earn 10 points for LEED EAc1, 3 points for LEED EAc2, and Exemplary Performance points for both. We did, however, do just that for High Tech High Chula Vista. WSHS is LEED nothing. High Tech High Chula Vista is LEED everything. And I've got the pics to prove it!!!




All photos: Jim Brady of Brady Architectural Photography, via High Tech High
JANUARY 2010: HORIZON AT PLAYA VISTA PARCEL A EARNS LEED-CS GOLD!!
Feb 2010 Update: read the press release that I spotted via Curbed LA . I love Curbed LA and it's fun to see one of our projects listed in this "who's who of LA Neighborhoods"

Posted by Charlie Christenson - This is almost 1,000,000 square feet of LEED coming at you! Parcel A is a two-building core and shell project located at Playa Vista with a large adjacent parking structure. The site is developed by Lincoln Property Company. These projects are transforming Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, and the lower Westside of LA. Brummitt Energy Associates provided energy and daylight modeling services. We documented 5 points for Optimize Energy Performance (EAc1), 1 point for Daylight (EQc8.1), and 1 point for Views (EQc8.2).

Check out the brochure here

See the drive-by rendering video here

Photo/rendering credits: Horizon at Playa Vista and Playa Vista Sublease
Check back for progress on Phase II, currently under construction. If you are really nosy, why not snoop on them on the webcam!
JANUARY 2010: LAFD STATION 78 EARNS LEED-NC CERTIFIED
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Continuing our parade of great news about sustainable Emergency Services projects (see below for my post about the new Topanga Area Police Station), we are happy to let our fans, friends, and family know about the LAFD Station 78 project. Just imagine how safe the Studio City, CA residents and businesspeople feel now that they are served by the hard-working firemen and firewomen based at Station 78. Those same firemen and firewomen are now healthier, happier, and use much less energy thanks to this Proposition F project. Brummitt Energy Associates documented energy performance for LEED EAc1 (6 points!) and documented the Access to Views point (EQc8.2).


JANUARY 2010: CORONADO ANIMAL CARE FACILITY FEATURED IN UNION TRIB
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Read all about this pets-tastic project in the San Diego Union Tribune article. I'm not sure that it's a "five-star hotel for dogs", but I am really glad that even in Coronado stray animals will get the care that they deserve! Brummitt Energy Associates assisted the design team with energy and daylight modeling services. We are big fans of Davy Architecture's designs, and this one is no different. To see some renderings of the finished product, check out Davy's site.

Photos:
Nelvin C. Cepeda / UNION-TRIBUNE
DECEMBER 2009: CALLING ALL CARS! TOPANGA AREA POLICE STATION EARNS LEED-NC GOLD!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - We are happy to join Carde Ten Architects in announcing that the Topanga Area Police Station has earned LEED-NC Gold! Located in Canoga Park, this project earned 6 points for EAc1 (Optimize Energy Performance). The project also achieved the Daylight credit (EQc8.1) through the use of high-performance vertical glazing and skylights.
Rendering: Carde Ten Architects
See project location here
DECEMBER 2009: COME SEE SANDY HOUCK AT HER 'OPTIMIZING DAYLIGHT STRATEGIES' PRESENTATION AT CCSE
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Please join Sandy Houck - BEA's daylighting guru - at her presentation titled
'Optimizing Daylighting Strategies' at CCSE.
Thursday December 3, 2009, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Photo: Architects HGW Office, Ocean Beach, CA
Presentation Description: This workshop focuses on integrating daylighting with energy-efficient lighting systems and controls. From placing an emphasis on using lighting simulation software to evaluating daylight
performance and solving problems, this workshop provides the latest information on daylighting best practices. Sandy Houck, LEED AP and lighting specialist at Brummitt Energy Associates, will present the benefits
of daylight modeling strategies for your project.
Click here to register.
DECEMBER 2009: UCSD MESA CHILD CARE EARNS LEED-CI GOLD!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Brummitt Energy Associates brings home the Gold on the UCSD Mesa Child Care renovation project! Nestled amongst a grove of towering eucalyptus trees near UCSD's Mesa Housing, the Child Care's small size didn't keep it from achieving great heights. Congratulations to Hodges & Hodges Architects, Randall Lamb Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, and UCSD for a job well done.
Brummitt Energy Associates provided daylight modeling services for this LEED-CI project.

NOVEMBER 2009: SCE WILDOMAR SERVICE CENTER EARNS LEED-NC PLATINUM!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Two Platinums in a row??! I guess Platinum is the new Silver! Brummitt Energy Associates nailed all 10 EAc1 points (and picked up 2 EAc2 points for the GIANT PV arrays - almost 100kW total). And did I mention that we also documented the Daylight point (EQc8.1) and the Views point (EQc8.2) and wrote the M&V plan for EAc5.
We are very proud to have been an integral part of the success of Southern California Edison's first LEED project, and we congratulate not only SCE but the entire design team - specifically Richard Yen & Associates (Architecture), Walsh Engineers (Mechanical), C&G Engineering (Electrical), and Green Building Services (LEED Coordinator).

OCTOBER 2009: SAN ELIJO LAGOON NATURE CENTER EARNS LEED-NC PLATINUM!!
*** UPDATE! November 2009: After requesting a re-review of the energy submittal, we are happy to deliver all 10 EAc1 points on this project (in addition to 3 EAc2 points and an Exemplary Renewable Energy point)! We fight hard to make sure our projects get what they deserve and are recognized for their amazing achievements.
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Brummitt Energy Associates is overjoyed to announce that the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center has earned LEED Platinum. We are honored to have had the opportunity to work with Zagrodnik & Thomas Architects on this special project. If you haven't had the opportunity to see the new building, it is definitely worth the trip! See project location here.

OCTOBER 2009: BEA WELCOMES STEVE CAMPBELL TO OUR TEAM!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Brummitt Energy Associates is happy to announce that Steve Campbell has joined our team as Marketing Assistant. Steve previously worked with CCSE. Next time you're in the office make sure to meet Steve!
OCTOBER 2009: FACE-SPACE!
Posted by Charlie Christenson -Yeah - we're on facebook. Aren't you?
SEPTEMBER 2009: 3641 HOLDREGE AVE ACHIEVES LEED-CS GOLD!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - This existing building in Los Angeles is now leasing! See more information about the project here. Brummitt Energy Associates provided energy and daylight modeling. This project was also featured in a RePower America commercial that can be seen here.


SEPTEMBER 2009: BEVERLY HILLS FLEET SERVICES CENTER ACHIEVES LEED SILVER!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - As Weezer said, "Beverly Hills, that's where I want my Fleet Services Center to be!". Tucked into a beautiful site just off Santa Monica Blvd, this project was a great success. Brummitt Energy Associates was the energy consultant and also provided daylight modeling services.

AUGUST 2009: BACON STREET REMODEL / HGW OFFICES EARNS LEED GOLD!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - This award-winning net-zero project in Ocean Beach achieved LEED Gold. We were very happy to be a part of the great team that helped make this project such a success. Brummitt Energy Associates provided energy and daylight modeling and the project earned the maximum possible Optimize Energy Performance (EAc1) and Renewable Energy (EAc2) points!!

AUGUST 2009: UCI ANTEATER RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION EARNS LEED GOLD!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Fun fact: in 1965, the student body at UC-Irvine voted for the "original and slightly irrelevant" Anteater as its mascot (beating a close second choice, "none of the above"). Today, the students of Orange County's largest employer can burn off some energy at the LEED Gold Anteater Recreation Center! And while the students are burning off their energy, the building is saving lots of it!! Brummitt Energy Associates is proud to be the energy consultant for the team that made this happen!

JULY 2009: CLAIRE'S ON CEDROS GRAND OPENING JULY 25TH!!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Solana Beach welcomes the country's first free-standing restaurant on track to receive LEED Platinum certification with a grand opening celebration July 25th, 2009 at 246 North Cedros. Check out their new web site here, and follow their blog here. Brummitt Energy Associates was the energy consultant for both the LEED Core & Shell campus and the LEED Commercial Interiors restaurant. Congratulations to Terrie, Claire, Jean-Louis and the rest of the team!

JULY 2009: HOTEL INDIGO SHOWCASE WITH USGBC-SAN DIEGO JULY 30TH
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Join
USGBC-San Diego Chapter and International Interior Design Association on July 30th at the beautiful new Hotel Indigo in the Gaslamp. Hotel Indigo is San Diego's first LEED Certified hotel. Read about the newly-opened hotel in the Union Tribune here. Brummitt Energy Associates assisted the design team in optimizing energy performance and daylighting.

JULY 2009: TERRACES AT COPLEY POINT, BUILDING 1 ACHIEVES LEED SILVER!!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - We are very happy to announce that the Terraces at Copley Point Building 1 project has joined Building 2 in achieving LEED Silver certification. This project is a 6-story, 175,000sf Class A Office Building located in San Diego. See additional information about this project here. Brummitt Energy Associates acted as the energy consultant for both projects.

JUNE 2009: WEST HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY BREAKS GROUND!!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - The City of West Hollywood Library has broken ground. Brummitt Energy Associates is the energy consultant to architect MDA Johnson Favaro for this wonderful new project pursuing LEED Silver. See pics and announcement here.

JUNE 2009: TERRACES AT COPLEY POINT, BUILDING 2 ACHIEVES LEED SILVER!!!
Posted by Charlie Christenson - We are very happy to announce that the Terraces at Copley Point Building 2 project has achieved LEED Silver certification. This project is a 6-story, 205,000sf Class A Office Building located in San Diego. See additional information about this project here. We are still awaiting results for Building 1 (175,000 sf) from USGBC. Brummitt Energy Associates acted as the energy consultant for both projects. UPDATE (July 2009): Building 1 has also achieved LEED Silver!!!
MAY 2009: BACON STREET REMODEL WINS 3 AIA SAN DIEGO AWARDS
Posted by Charlie Christenson - We are proud to announce that the Bacon Street office of Architects HGW won 3 Design Awards in the 2009 competition: a Merit Award, SDG&E's Energy Efficiency Integration Award, and a COTE (Committee on the Environment) Award. Brummitt Energy Associates assisted HGW in the energy analysis for this net-zero project. See the press release here and read the article in the San Diego Union Tribune here.
MAY 2009:
HOTEL INDIGO FEATURED IN LA TIMES TRAVEL SECTION
Posted by Charlie Christenson - "The first sustainably built hotel in San Diego" opens August 1, 2009. Brummitt Energy Associates assisted the design team in optimizing energy performance and daylighting. Read the LA TImes article here.
APRIL 2009:
WARNER BROS STAGE 23 FEATURED IN VARIETY AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Brummitt Energy Associates assisted the design team and owners with energy efficiency. Read about this impressive
achievement
in Variety and Hollywood Reporter.
FEBRUARY 2009: LATHAM & WATKINS EARNS LEED-CI CERTIFICATION
Posted by Charlie Christenson - We are pleased to announce that Latham & Watkins Los Angeles was awarded a LEED-CI Certified certification. Latham & Watkins Los Angeles occupies 15 stories of a 30 story high rise building in downtown LA. Brummitt Energy Associates assisted the design team in documenting energy performance.
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Brummitt Energy Associates assisted the design team and submitted to LEED-NC with all 10 Optimize Energy Performance (EAc1) credits and all 3 Renewable Energy (EAc2) credits. Read the San Diego Union Tribune article here.
OCTOBER 2008: GREEN BEYOND THE MYTH: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN GREEN BUILDINGS
Presented by Beth Brummitt at San Diego Housing Federation Annual Conference
Posted by Charlie Christenson - What does it take? Goal, Luck, Commitment, and Resources... Read the presentation here
AUGUST 2008: LEED 2009 HIGHLIGHTS
Presented by Beth Brummitt at San Diego GreenMeet
Posted by Charlie Christenson - LEED 2009, Key Features, Beyond LEED 2009... Read the presentation here
JULY 2008: DAYLIGHTING SEMINAR AT CCSE
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Presented by Michelle Boynton
MARCH 2008: SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL ARTICLE: COSTA RICA
Posted by Charlie Christenson - "People end up caring about it" - Charlie Christenson Christenson, speaking about going green. Read the article here
MARCH 2008: SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNAL ARTICLE: ECO-BUILDING
Posted by Charlie Christenson - "It's certainly taken off in a big way " - Charlie Christenson Christenson, speaking about LEED. Read the article here
FEBRUARY 2008: INTRODUCTION TO LEED-NC
Presented by Beth Brummitt at San Diego GreenMeet
Posted by Charlie Christenson - How is LEED-NC organized, credit categories, certification levels, LEED projects... Read the presentation here
WINTER 2007: SDG&E PROGRESS THROUGH DESIGN NEWSLETTER
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Mr. Christenson is recognized for his contribution to the energy efficiency of the new Qualcomm WT and Qualcomm N buildings. Read SDG&E's press release here
SEPTEMBER 2007: HOW ENERGY AND DAYLIGHT MODELING CAN HELP YOU SOLVE PROBLEMS AND MAKE MONEY
Presented by Beth Brummitt at San Diego Green
Posted by Charlie Christenson
2007: BETH BRUMMITT IS CABEC MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Posted by Charlie Christenson - Congratulations Beth!!! Read the announcement here
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