Homeowners
California is a pioneer in leading efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop renewable energy sources and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. In 2020, as part of the update to California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards it continues to grow more important for your home to get support before the design processes begin. Increasing energy efficiency standards will continue to shakeup the building industry every 3 years when it is updated.
As swift action towards its Zero Net Energy goal accelerates, the ways buildings are planned, designed and constructed will require coordination, third-party verification and documentation to ensure new requirements are being met. Once contracted, one of GEM’s analysts works with the project team to meet client-driven goals from planning through building operations. This integrative approach streamlines teamwork communication to deliver a successful project to meet the bottom line. Our wide range of service options are designed to meet our community’s sustainability goals. Also, offering more aggressive energy efficiency and green building programs to fit our client’s needs.
Rebuild for Resilience
Resilient design incorporates the comprehensive design of buildings, landscapes and communities to defend against the increasing frequency of natural disasters due to climate change.
Fires and floods are threatening our local communities. In response, the California’s Building Code has incorporated better means and methods to address the need for defensive building design. For example some fire-prone regions require fire-resistant roofs and ember-resistant attic venting.
GEM supports homeowners by navigating the increasingly vigorous building codes established to enhance the safety of your home.
