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Sustainable Communities
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The issues of urban sprawl, car-centric transportation
networks, low housing density, lack of green space, and
the segregation of work, play, and home zones are some of
the most pressing when it comes to the unsustainable design
and construction of our modern communities. Addressing these
problems requires foresight and an active commitment to
efficient design from the beginning of neighborhood developments.
Enermodal provides consultant services for communities looking
to be more sustainable and/or achieve LEED-ND (Neighborhood
Development) certification. Our team of experts can help
developers and community planners find ways to decrease
their environmental impact and reap the benefits of smarter
growth.
Services offered
- defining community sustainability targets
- assist in development of sustainable site plan
- cost/benefit analysis of products and processes
- community engagement and connectivity facilitation
- green design technical support, research and
recommendations
- Greenhouse gas footprint analysis and reduction
strategies
- management and implementation of LEED-ND certification
(LEED services)
- energy efficiency consulting
LEED-ND
LEED-ND, administered by the United States Green
Building Council (USGBC), applies the principles
of LEED to the community level through the principles
of smart growth, responsible urban design, and environmental
responsibility. LEED-ND provides clear methods for
developers to measure and improve the sustainability
of the design and construction of their neighborhoods.
Check out the
USGBC’s LEED-ND webpage for more details.
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Block 21,
Denver, Colorado
Examples of Related Projects
- Mixed Use Projects:
910 Arts: Located in the Santa Fe Art District
in Denver. Enermodal provided the LEED support,
energy analysis, and mechanical design consulting
services for this 25,000 SF mixed-use facility.
The project has offices, art studios,
a café, and low-income living units.
Block 21: LEED Gold certified mixed use project
in Austin, TX with a hotel and condominium tower,
music venue, museum, spa, restaurants, two swimming
pools, and below grade parking.
2020 Lawrence: This 9-story building features
underground parking, 3,000 square feet of ground-floor
retail, and residential units. The project will
also feature both market rate and income-restricted
affordable units. Located in Denver, the project
is attempting LEED silver certification.
- LEED ND Projects:
9th
and Colorado project: A 32-acre project located
at the old Denver Health Sciences center. The site
will include blocks of residential units as well
as shopping, restaurants, and offices. Their focus
is on creating a sense of community through walkability
and open space.
Canada’s Currie Barracks: Located in Calgary,
Alberta this is the first LEED-ND stage 2 Gold certified
project. The site was previously an old military
base, and features excellent access to public transportation
and surrounding amenities, and has achieved 90%
reduction in stormwater run-off.
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