DIVA-for-Rhino is a highly optimized daylighting and energy modeling plug-in for Rhinoceros, a NURBS modeling software.  This software allows users to carry out environmental performance evaluations including Radiation Maps, Photorealistic Renderings, Climate-Based Daylighting Metrics, Annual and Individual Time Step Glare Analysis, LEED and CHPS Daylighting Compliance, and Single Thermal Zone Energy and Load Calculations. Integral Group Associate Principal, Kera Lagios, was one of the original… Read more⇒

Much of modern life is spent indoors and our quality of life is largely determined by our interior environments.  Buildings serve to protect and comfort their occupants.  The Facade Tectonics Forum offers a diverse program of industry leaders sharing innovations in advanced building facades, and emergent drivers that are changing the performance demands on buildings. Join Integral Group Founder and CEO, Kevin Hydes at Facade Tectonics Forum NYC on Friday,… Read more⇒

We are delighted to announce that Elementa Consulting has won Employer of the Year 2017 (Medium Category, 51-300 employees) at this year’s CIBSE Young Engineers Awards. The accolade recognises organisations that pro-actively champion young people in the building services sector, through commitment to young people in the workplace or by supporting those employees through education. Our core values - Trust, Nurture, Inspire – serve as… Read more⇒

  In its eleventh year, the Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference (BECC) builds on its overwhelming success by bringing together industry thought leaders and decision-makers to share the latest research in energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and sustainability.  Convened by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute (BECI), and the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center (PEEC)… Read more⇒

Elementa Consulting are delighted to welcome Carl McKenzie as Managing Principal of our Oxford office. Carl is a highly skilled engineer with outstanding sustainable knowledge and extensive experience of delivering ‘high end’ engineering/technology’ projects within the UK, Middle East and India. He will bring his considerable skills to lead, grow and develop the Oxford office and also spearhead our UK and International, Healthcare and Science &… Read more⇒

Integral Group, in concert with Three For All, a coalition comprised of the Canada Green Building Council, Open Green Building Society, Passive House Canada, Pembina Institute and Recollective Consulting, is pushing for better energy efficiency standards in British Columbia via the BC Energy Step Code. The BC Energy Step Code is a provincial regulation that local governments can use to significantly improve the energy efficiency of new… Read more⇒

Join Integral Group at North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)’s 2017 Conference from October 4-8, 2017 in Oakland, CA. This year’s conference theme is Passive + Renewables with the goal of promoting Passive House strategies coupled with renewable energy sources to lead us toward a post carbon all-renewable energy future. Integral Group will be represented by three speakers: Stuart Hood, Managing Principal, Vancouver; Stet Sanborn, Associate, Oakland; and Stefan Gracik, Building Performance Engineer, Oakland. … Read more⇒

Creating a Zero Carbon Capital LETI Works Collaboratively to Deliver Four Energy Policy Proposals September 26, 2017 (LONDON, UK): While it is understood that progress takes time, what happens when the issue being faced – climate change – isn’t slowing down? It is within this framework that the London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI), has been operating since their inception. In just 6 months, LETI has… Read more⇒

Silicon Valley Business Journal has awarded three Integral Group projects with 2017 Silicon Valley Structures Awards in the following categories: Educational Project: Design Tech High School, Redwood City Office Project: Intuit, Mountain View Reuse/Rehab Project: 380 North Pastoria, Sunnyvale People's Choice: Design Tech High School, Redwood City Design Tech High School | DES Architects | Educational & People's Choice Design Tech High School will be the world’s first school located… Read more⇒

We are honored to announce that The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning has recently been selected as finalist for CaGBC Innovation Awards 2017: Commercial Interiors category! The winner will be announced at the annual CaGBC Greater Toronto Chapter Gala & Awards Program on Thursday, October 12th. This Innovation Awards Program is to recognize projects and individuals that demonstrate advancement in the green building… Read more⇒