Hiring a commercial architect in Phoenix is a great idea for making any sort of improvements to a commercial property.
A tenant improvement architect will do a lot of preparation work before he begins a project. For example, a thorough assessment of the building and operations is required before any work can start. One thing that he can do for you might surprise you.
A commercial architect can help create a list of areas to look at to help identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency. This assessment will take into account the operational efficiency of present equipment systems including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, security, fire and safety systems.
Once the assessment is complete, a commercial architect will make recommendations to owners about various building components. The architect will present building owners some simple solutions for cutting down energy costs.
For example, a common way to improve energy efficiency is to replace old windows with new ones. New windows will keep heat from entering, while letting the light shine through. This allows for more natural light, while helping to cool interiors naturally, yet more effectively.
Another example is designing spaces to address the specific number of people occupying an area. Redesigning a space can reduce operating costs and increase efficiency. A comfortable work space will increase productivity and help reduce employee absenteeism. Architects address elements such as soft lighting, efficient air conditioning and space flow that can influence workflow activity.
A commercial architect will give recommendations on how to better maintain a building to lower costs. There are systems available that integrate all the mechanical and electrical operations into automatic computer control. This type of high-tech building system will be an important component in the building design. A commercial architect can find out what options are available if you are interested in a system like this.
Commercial architects can also help research wireless systems and incorporate them into a building’s design. Because of wireless technology, construction costs will be greatly reduced since there is no need to rip out walls or install conduits to house wiring. It will also lessen any future maintenance costs.
So as you see, there are a lot of reasons to consult a tenant improvement architect in Phoenix.
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