AENA is an industry leader in sustainable design and construction. The company is led by a LEED AP who is Chairman of the Green Design Build Subcommittee of the American Institute of Architects. The company is also a member of the United States Green Building Council. Our knowledgeable staff are recipients of numerous professional certifications and we are proud to count many LEED Accredited Professionals among the firm.
AENA has the knowledge and experience to work with any private, corporate, or institutional client in order to design and build a LEED certified new building or renovation. We will also help clients retrofit or upgrade their existing buildings for a greater level of energy efficiency and assist in obtaining funding to implement any upgrades.
For LEED certification projects, AENA will work with the client to determine what credits are within reach for the project and whether changes and additional costs will be needed to obtain a higher level of certification. LEED accreditation may increase the initial cost of the project, but AENA will help to find the most cost effective way to achieve this goal by understanding the project parameters, using the latest technology cost effectively, and working with our client to establish reasonable and achievable goals within the available budget.
Our design-build capabilities allow AENA to integrate innovative sustainable concepts without many of the costs normally associated with innovation in construction, since this project delivery method does not separate design and implementation. Our team includes architects, engineers, financial managers, and trades-people, assuring there will be no gap in communication between design and construction allowing full and cost-effective integration of sustainable concepts in our design and construction processes. We take full advantage of the expertise of our highly trained and experienced trades-people for innovative construction techniques that are not possible with traditional bid-build project delivery because of the level of control we have in both design and implementation.
AENA uses the latest energy modeling software, to develop a cost benefit analysis that will show the utility cost savings of every design decision. We are active in the sustainable and building energy performance community to keep up to date with new technology and to fully understand all available sustainable strategies.
For all buildings, whether LEED certification is desired or not, AENA will provide a comprehensive review of a property for sustainability that will maximize comfort and air quality while minimizing utility costs. Although energy efficiency and environmental conservation are the main goal of our sustainable services, AENA recognizes there are costs associated with every decision. AENA has knowledge of the existing sustainable tax credits, incentives, and low interest loans and has worked with NYSERDA and other organizations in the past to obtain rebates and funding for our clients.
