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Integral Group are industry leading advocates for health and wellbeing for building users, their communities and the planet. In every project we make the case for ‘deep green engineering’ strategies to improve occupant comfort, air quality, lighting, local control and make the most of connections to the natural world. The new Fitwel Standard provides a…

Integral Group is aware that climate change, if left unchecked, will have major effects on the communities in which we operate and the economy at large. That’s why we are supporting this historic initiative to demonstrate our unrelenting commitment to a low carbon future for all. Alongside more than 620 companies and investors across the…

Integral Group’s Founder and CEO, Kevin Hydes, is presenting in India this week as part of a Canadian trade mission aiming to accelerate a global market transformation of green building and sustainable communities. On Wednesday, Kevin will present at the 8th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, from January 10th to 13th, 2017 in…

The Vancouver Talmud Torah expansion project, which Integral Group provided electrical, mechanical and LEED consulting services to, has recently been featured in the December issue of Award Magazine. The expansion of Vancouver’s largest Jewish school was essential to the growing demands of the Jewish community, and Integral Group is proud to have been a part…

As 2016 draws to a close we reflect on another year of successful growth and are delighted to announce a significant number of promotions in the UK. The talented people below will no doubt shine even brighter in 2017 and, as is the Elementa way, nurture others to do likewise. So , congratulations to: David…

Jubin Jalili, Principal at Integral Group’s Vancouver office, has been re-appointed to the Advisory Design Panel (ADP) by the Richmond City Council. Richmond’s Advisory Design Panel is a body appointed by Council that independently evaluates the designs of new/renovated public, commercial and industrial buildings, and multiple-family residential developments. While the panel consists of 11 members…

Edward Garrod, Elementa’s Head of Sustainability is now officially a Fitwel Ambassador – most likely the first in Europe – having passed the Fitwel Ambassadors Exam. Fitwel was developed by GSA and the CDC in the USA, and is administered by the Center for Active Design. It is a cost-effective, high-impact building certification standard that…

The ‘Residential Construction Network and Education Construction Network Conference’ is a major two day event exploring a range of topics within the education and housing sector. This years theme of ‘home and away’ included a plethora of thought provoking sessions, where speakers discussed the design and construction of homes and communities abroad, looking at the…

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted by CIBSE for two Awards for the third year in a row. The CIBSE Building Performance Awards recognise the people, products and projects that demonstrate sustainable engineering excellence in the built environment. The Awards focus on actual, measured performance, not design intent or performance specifications.…

Atlanta, GA: The Lifecycle Building Center (LBC) has just been able to acquire its 70,000-square-foot warehouse with 3.5 acres — thanks to support from local donors. LBC is a non-profit that aims to re-purpose building materials recovered from demolition and renovation projects throughout the Metro Atlanta region. Since 2011, it has prevented 2.1 million pounds of…

Elementa along with 4 other leading organisations form the first cohort of Global Founders of a new online platform that will take the headache out of going green. Developed by sustainability charity Bioregional, the platform will make it easier for anyone involved in sustainability to make progress in creating a better world. If everyone in…

Stanton Stafford, the Managing Principal of the Integral Consulting Engineering Atlanta Design Studio was named as Georgia Trend’s 2016 40 under 40. Recognized as a green building and sustainability expert, Stanton brings over 15 years of experience designing, modeling and commissioning mechanical systems for higher education, healthcare, science & technology, government and commercial facilities. With a…