The September 2018 issue of the ASHRAE Journal featured the 150-year-old Cowell Ranch Hay Barn Retrofit project as Technology Award Case Studies Honourable Mention. The Cowell Ranch Hay Barn sits situated on the University of California Santa Cruz campus as the headquarters for the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. The article examines the…
Oct 04, 2018
Elementa’s work at the Strand Palace Hotel has been featured in this month’s CIBSE Journal, exploring the project’s approach to a phased refurbishment using Hybrid VRF system for cooling and heating of the 785 bedrooms. The landmark hotel in London’s busy West End posed challenges including maintaining the majority of the hotel rooms for occupation,…
Design Tech High School, in Redwood City, received PCBC’s 2018 Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best Educational Project on June 28. PCBC is focused on the art, science, and business of housing. Woodside Priory School also received an Award of Merit in the same category. The Gold Nugget Awards annually recognizes national and international projects…
Receiving recognition from the institutions that lead our industry is a substantial measure of our competence that Elementa proudly champions. With award season in full swing, we are delighted to be shortlisted for Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the 2018 Building Awards and this year’s Employer of the Year 2018, of which we are…
An £85 million pound refurbishment involving over 1,000 architects, designers, builders and carpenters, the Principal London has recently reopened and can stand proud as one of London’s leading hotels with 5 AHEAD award shortlistings to add to its already impressive resume. Located in Bloomsbury on London’s iconic Russell Square, the grade two listed building boasts…
Assuming the new title of “author” among his many roles, Energy and Sustainability Director Ali Nazari is one of the four professionals who authored the Whole Building Energy Modelling Services Guideline, jointly released by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. The document outlines the professional practices, responsibilities, and quality assurance protocols for…
Integral Group is pleased to announce that Mike Godawa has been promoted to Senior Principal, Director of Engineering Services – Canada East, and Kenny Smith has been promoted to Managing Principal, Toronto. About Mike With a career spanning 30 years, Mike’s promotion to Senior Principal acknowledges his accomplishments as a recognized industry expert in the…
With the lifestyle and leisure sector booming this year within London’s property market, the Capital is reviving its position as one of the world’s leading hotel markets. Elementa’s broad experience within this industry sets us right at the heart of the action, bringing together a matrix of skills and brand experience to help deliver some…
Hotel Nia at Menlo Gateway, located in the hub of the Silicon Valley, achieved a LEED Silver certification. The four-star luxury hotel is part of the 15.9-acre, 1 million ft² Menlo Gateway development. It will include 250 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. From start to finish, the project incorporated sustainable attributes that helped it achieve the…
Integral Group earned USGBC LEED Proven Provider status for Building Design + Construction (BD+C) LEED projects which includes new construction, core and shell, schools, retail, healthcare, and hospitality. “We went through an extensive “evaluation” period with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). We had to submit high quality projects for review and earn a high grade…