Green Architecture
the technical resource consultant....
"Design Oriented Architectural & Engineering firms" want to work with.
Let our firm bring added value to your team...
We have developed technical building specifications for nearly
$3 billion in construction projects
in the last 5 years
Thomas Berger, Managing Principal
NEWS:
NEW San Francisco Area Office
DTR has established a San Francisco-North Bay Office to better serve our Clients in the San Francisco & East Bay areas. Overseeing this new office is John Guill, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP a new “Associate in the Firm” with our firm.
John recently joined our team as a Senior Specification Writer/ Quality Control person with over 27 years experience Architectural experience. John regularly teaches a regular webinar series nationally with CSI and AIA. John has taught courses in Construction Contract Administration and Construction Specification writing at Sonoma State University’s School Construction Management Program since 2001.
John Guill, a licensed architect has recently been awarded with the prestigious honor of the Ben John Small Memorial Award from the National Headquarters of the Construction Specifications Institute. The Ben John Small Memorial Award is presented to a Professional Member who has attained special proficiency and outstanding stature as a specifications writer.
Please welcome John aboard…
Updated: January 10, 2011
Industry News:
Recently
Dynaflair Corporation - name change to Security Closures
Irwin Telescopic Seating Company - merged into Irwin Seating Co.
Compudyne - changed company name to Norment Security Group, had previously combined Norshield Security Products
Dynamic Lighting - name change to Amerlux Exterior
Alcan Composites USA - name change to 3A Composites USA
Oldcastle Glass is now Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Updated: January 03, 2011
Professional Events:
Conferences & Seminars
Green California Summit & Exposition- Sacramento, CA
April 19 - 20, 2011
AIA National Convention - New Orleans
May 12 - 14, 2011
CSI Construct 2011 - Chicago, IL
September 13 - 16, 2011
Cal Green Seminars - California
January thru April 2011
Updated: January 16, 2011
Recycled Content
Composite Wall Panels
Rainscreens open new design possibilities of a cladding system that separates a building's skin from its weather-resistant barrier, helping combat water penetration issues.
Low VOC's
High Performance Coatings
While exposed structural steel was once the select province of a few noteworthy projects, architects today are increasingly using transparency in their design.
Skin
Curved Curtain Wall & More
Curtain walls are not all the same. Each individual project should be reviewed for exposure, use, esthetics and function before selecting appropriate systems for your project. Transitions and terminations of systems are of particular care.
Below Grade
Cold Fluid Applied Waterproofing
Leaking into sub-levels of a building is a common problem for building operators and managers. Air quality, such as radon, and conditioning in terms of humidity levels are often a concern.
Sustainability Design
LEED Projects
DTR Consulting Services has provided professional services on more than 35 projects seeking LEED Certification (Certified through Platinum).
Partial project list...
The Harker School, Science & Technology Hall
Brentwood City Hall
City of Brentwood, Community Center
South Mill Affordable Family Apartments
UCD Robbins Hall Lab Renovation
Courtyard by Marriott, Gaslamp
San Mateo College, Health & Wellness Center
Malibu City Hall
Brentwood Parking Garage, (phase 2)
Laguna Niguel City Hall
Malibu Library Renovation
Camp Pendleton-Grounds Maintenance Bldg
Camp Pendleton-Infantry Training Facility
San Mateo College, Student & Faculty Center
Camp Pendleton-P-092 Infantry Training Center
Old Town Newhall Library
Fullerton Public Library Expansion & Renovation
El Cajon Public Safety Building
Las Positas College Science Tech. Bldg
El Centro Apartment Complex
Many other project Owners want to be Green, without the expense of going through the certification process.
LEED Documentation
Much care is taken by DTR to fully document/specify the requirements necessary for you to get the products and required documentation from contractors to successfully obtain the project LEED certification.
Having an experience LEED AP on your team will increase you chances monitoring the construction process, verifying the correct documentation has been submitted with your Submittals, the correct reports are being delivered monthly along with the Request for Payment Application. Monitoring of construction waste recycling weight tickets and more.
DTR Consulting Services will work with your in-house LEED AP or an outside LEED consultant to coordinate submittal and report requirements as well as selecting and specifying the correct products and installation requirements.
There is no substitute for experience…
