Merritt & Harris, Inc.’s staff includes LEED, Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) in its Cost & Review Group, Mechanical Engineering Group, Construction Monitoring Group, and Training & Quality Control Section. These staff member are experienced in providing the full range of energy related services from document review to energy auditing. Merritt & Harris’ Inc.’s Mechanical Engineering Group is particularly adept at provide energy audits and system analyses that identify areas of excessive energy usage. The audit will recommend cost-saving methods and system modifications that can have a significant impact in the building’s operating budget. The observation of the building’s mechanical systems and audit of its energy consumption form the basis for any Energy Star and/or LEED certification filing(s).
The Total Service Green Team
In addition to energy auditing and system analysis services, Merritt & Harris, Inc. has teamed with the environmental consulting firm of Sustainable Design Consulting to form a truly full-service “green” venture. The teaming of the firms offers the greatest possible combination of experts to provide building and system analyses and Energy Star and LEED® Green Building Rating System™ filing services. With Merritt & Harris, Inc.’s experience with building systems and Sustainable Design Consulting’s proven expertise in shepherding projects through the filing process, clients can count on receiving the highest quality user-oriented energy consulting and efficient knowledgeable certification filing. From beginning to end, seamless expertise provides the recommendations to improve a building’s energy usage and gain the highest energy rating a facility can earn. For building owners and investors this translates into obtaining the tools and information needed to save money through more efficient energy usage with the possibility of obtaining valuable Energy Star and/or LEED® certification.
Sustainable Design Consulting (SDC), founded in 2002 by Sandra Leibowitz Earley, is dedicated to sustainable design, including recognized expertise in green building technology, strategies, training, process management and the LEED® Green Building Rating System™. With over 16 years of advanced experience, Sandra has provided sustainable design consulting services for nearly 200 projects, has authored and co-authored a number of sustainable design articles and books, and has presented nationally on sustainable design topics. SDC is a 100% woman-owned business and has been certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (woman-owned). SDC (www.sustaindesign.net) has offices in Richmond, VA and Washington, DC.
Joseph Marciano, P.E., LEED AP, Senior Associate and one of M&H’s licensed mechanical engineers, leads its energy and commissioning team efforts. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and a Diploma in Construction Management from NYU. Since 1982, Mr. Marciano has been involved in energy conservation and environmental initiatives, and has hands-on systems knowledge as well as significant cost consulting experience for owners, contractors, and designers. He joined M&H in 1996 and has been involved in the analyzing and evaluating of more than $5 billion worth of property during that time, including the complex evaluation of New York’s World Trade Center in 2000 and a variety of large buildings of various types.
SDC’s leader on the joint M&H and SDC team is Steven Piguet, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate and Director of SDC’s Northeast Region. He has over 25 years experience in the planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities. As a founding board member of the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a member of the LEED Steering Committee (2001-2002), and the USGBC Board Governance Committee, Steve has demonstrated a long-term commitment to sustainable design principles. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, a Masters of Architecture from Virginia Tech and an executive MBA from the Darden School of Graduate Business, University of Virginia. Mr. Piguet co-authored the U. S. Department of State sponsored Green Guidelines for Embassies and Consulates, and has had an ongoing role in managing the process of continual refreshment of the USGBC Bylaws. He has been a presenter at numerous seminars on green buildings and climate change.
Team Leader Joe Marciano and his expert staff are available to discuss energy audit needs or to explain the process of filing for one of the various LEED® or Energy Star designations at 212.697.3188. There is no obligation for the initial telephone consultation.