Energy Efficiency
Energy use is the single largest environmental impact of buildings, with buildings using over one-third of all energy generated globally. Therefore, at Jamieson Place, a variety of energy efficiency measures were implemented, including and air-tight envelope, energy efficient mechanical system, and a high efficiency lighting plan. Most office buildings use mechanical equipment that operates in full-on or full-off mode.
At Jamieson Place, the mechanical system is based on modulating boilers and chillers that run at varying speeds, depending on how much hot or cool air is needed. This simple improvement saves considerable energy. Lighting is one of the largest energy uses in office buildings.
To ensure that the predicted energy savings for Jamieson Place are met in actuality, a building energy performance specialist was engaged to install meters on all water and energy loads. The data collected from these meters will help the owner and property manager improve the building's energy performance.