BEE Engineers

We’re happy to see the completion of another exciting project in Culver City, California! It’s always great to work with such a talented team- SRM Development, Runberg Architecture Group, and the rest of the design team!

Always fun to perform exhaust fan & water flow rate testing. We used a manometer to measure the CFM of exhaust fans in each unit of a new apartment building in Seattle. We then used a specialized device (Tupperware with water mark) to measure how long each faucet took to fill. Using a quick formula we converted this to gallons per minute, and compared it to the rated flow of each showerhead, kitchen faucet, and bath faucet. This information will allow the builder to ensure optimal comfort for future residents. (Plus I got to go to the roof 😝)

You can't improve what you don't measure. The AIA 2030 Commitment is excited to announce that the latest edition of the 2030 By the Numbers (RY23) report is now live! We've seen huge leaps in the reporting of embodied carbon data as well as net-zero and renewable energy projects. But there is still a lot of work to do: whole-building projects continue to stagnate at a 50% pEUI reduction, well below the 80% pEUI reduction goal. Reporting energy code compliant buildings is not enough; energy modeling is critical to understanding how to achieve deeper savings. With financial incentives available from local utilities as well as the Inflation Reduction Act for energy simulation, project teams should be able to find a sweet spot between the budget and our collective goal of high-performing buildings. Whether you’re not sure where to start or struggling to surpass the industry plateau, contact us at 2030Commitment@aia.org so we can help you help the industry rise to the challenge of net zero.  https://lnkd.in/gXutmw5r

Great work Matt Enany and the entire team involved with the project! It was great to see these projects progress, right here in our own back yard.

The WA Clean Buildings Performance Standard is in effect, and buildings over 20,000 SF will need to start bench-marking energy use data soon to be able to meet the upcoming compliance deadlines. A specialized team of professionals will be needed to certify and submit the compliance documentation. BEE Engineers can guide you through the entire process. Read more below to find out how to assemble your team. https://lnkd.in/gQM4KUzZ

BEE Engineers is excited to see more middle housing being built in Seattle as Echo on Eastlake achieves Phius Core 2021 Design Certification! To attain maximum density on a previously single-family lot, the project utilizes a significant amount of fenestration to optimize daylight and improve the resident experience. This introduced challenges with overheating, and initially the project team thought the building would need to reduce the amount of glazing by a significant amount.   The design team was able to find a solution to mitigate overheating in the summer months through the use of an ERV bypass. We are so happy to have been able to assist this project in achieving both its energy efficiency and urbanism design goals! #phius #castarchitecture

Great work Jordan Esparza!

BEE Engineers attended the Tacoma-Pierce Clean Buildings Symposium last week along with a group of industry professionals and property managers. With benchmarking requirements, it will be important for building owners and property managers to start coordination with utilities and energy professionals early to be able to meet the reporting deadlines coming up in 2026 and 2027. BEE Engineers has the credentials and experience to help you put together the compliance documentation required by the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Reach out to learn more!

Congratulations Chris Shafer, FAPC!

As we begin our 25th year in business, we're excited to share a new way of telling our story. To our valued friends, clients, and teaming partners, we invite you to explore our new website – complete with a refreshed logo and updated information about our services and team! https://lnkd.in/g2552erx