tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23986430357241850922023-11-16T04:28:21.959-07:00the new DG headquartersDesign Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-13788823431808570182014-06-04T14:26:00.002-06:002014-06-10T16:07:16.908-06:00Plaza Ciudaña Grand Opening<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Plaza Ciudaña, a 68-unit, LEED for Homes Platinum Certified residential development in Albuquerque's Martineztown neighborhood, celebrated it's grand opening this week. This project focused on transforming and revitalizing this 12-acre site into a vibrant urban living experience within this historic community.<br />
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For more information about the project, <a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-plaza-ciudana.htm">click over to our website</a>, or to the <a href="http://www.abqgahp.org/plaza-ciudana">Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership</a>.Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-26514748030110729042014-06-04T14:08:00.003-06:002014-06-04T14:08:59.684-06:00La Vida Llena Carter Hall Ceremony<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Design Group recently participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Carter Hall expansion at La Vida Llena, a continuing care retirement community in NE Albuquerque.<br />
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<br />The Carter Hall project included the update and expansion of a multipurpose auditorium and dance hall, dining facilities, administrative and reception areas, and an outdoor patio.We are honored to have been part of this community, working with administration, staff, and residents to transform their home with modern, flexible spaces.Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-85899436861657421362014-06-04T13:46:00.004-06:002014-06-04T13:46:59.347-06:00DG Team NewsDG has exciting staff news to share!<br />
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Architect Wendy Caruso has been promoted to Principal Architect. With 16 years of design and project management experience, and nine years at DG, Wendy has become an integral part of our firm's leadership.<br />
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Eric Haskins is now a registered architect. Eric has been with the firm since 2007 as an architectural designer, and we're proud of his latest accomplishment.<br />
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Congratulations to Wendy and Eric!<br />
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We have also added two new members to our growing firm. Alana Marrazzo has joined us as our Director of Interior Design, bringing six years of experience to her role. Jennifer Garrett is a recent UNM graduate, photographer, and designer who joins us as an Intern Architect. We're glad to have them both on our team!<br />
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DG’s own Jeff Zellner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has recently become
a Board Member of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) New Mexico chapter.
Jeff is a Principal Architect and has been with The Design Group for nearly 11
years. We’re proud that his sustainable design expertise will benefit the green
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Congratulations Jeff!</div>
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As you may or may not know, New Mexico has the highest
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We’re proud to say that our efforts in December
raised 215 pounds of food donations, which beat our previous record by over 80
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Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-21962266316528606242014-01-08T16:12:00.003-07:002014-01-08T16:13:33.875-07:00DG Community Commitment Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a commitment to our local communities, and in recognition of our employees who generously donate their time to their favorite causes, we are proud to introduce the DG Community Commitment Program. For every hour of volunteer work, The Design Group will match employee efforts with a $10 donation to their chosen organization.<br />
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We're looking forward to making a real difference in 2014!Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-66058586372620578102013-10-22T13:41:00.004-06:002013-10-22T13:42:41.862-06:00DG Headquarters is LEED PlatinumThe Design Group is thrilled to announce that our own Headquarters Building has been certified LEED Platinum!<br />
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Platinum is the highest level of LEED Certification which can be achieved, and we are honored that our sustainable design efforts have made the grade.<br />
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<a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-dg-headquarters.htm">Our website profile of DG Headquarters</a> has more information about the building and our green design features.Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-75053947789696997962013-09-05T15:06:00.001-06:002013-09-05T15:12:10.060-06:00Wherry is LEED Silver!<br />
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The Design Group's recent classroom addition to Wherry Elementary School has achieved LEED<span style="font-size: xx-small;">© </span>Silver Certification!<br />
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<a href="http://www.aps.edu/news/new-building-is-a-hit-at-wherry-elementary">Back in January, APS reported</a> that the new spaces were popular with their students and staff, and we're proud that the project is now a sustainable success as well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-wherry-elementary-school.htm">Read more about the project at our website.</a>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-60270979700669739282013-06-14T10:39:00.000-06:002013-06-14T10:39:06.453-06:00The Design Group Makes the Top 10!The Albuquerque Business Journal recently ranked the top Architecture Firms in New Mexico, based on billings for 2012, and the Design Group came in at number six!<br />
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We were also noted for having the biggest increase in employees for 2011-2012, with four new team members, and ranked 5th in the total number of employees in the firm.<br />
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As part of the article, photos of our <a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-hidalgo-silver-city.htm">Hidalgo Medical Services</a>, <a href="http://adventuresofthedesigngroupies.blogspot.com/2013/01/wherry-elementary-school-success.html">Wherry Elementary School</a>, and <a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-unmh-anesthesiology.htm">UNMH Anesthesiology Department</a> projects were also featured.<br />
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The article was published in the June 7-13, 2013 edition of the Business Journal, or subscribers can find it online, here:<br />
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Doug Majewski, CEO and Principal Architect, recently provided the Albuquerque Business Journal with some tips on how to get clients to move out of their comfort zones.<br />
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In addition to helping our clients understand the different facets of architecture, we also build trust and communication by listening to their vision for the project and showing them the imaginative possibilities available to them.<br />
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The article was published in the June 7-13, 2013 edition of the Business Journal, or subscribers can read it online, here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/print-edition/2013/06/07/how-i-get-clients-to-move-outside.html">http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/print-edition/2013/06/07/how-i-get-clients-to-move-outside.html</a>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-4493912812159972222013-06-05T10:21:00.002-06:002013-06-05T10:22:01.896-06:00Hidalgo Medical Services Wins Non-Profit of the Year Award<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2013/05/23/albuquerque-business-first-names.html">New Mexico Business First</a> has named Hidalgo Medical Services as the Nonprofit Health & Human Services Provider of the Year! Congratulations to our clients at HMS for this well-deserved honor.<br />
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The Design Group recently completed the HMS Public Health Facility in Silver City, New Mexico. Please visit our website for more information about this exciting project!<br />
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We're proud to announce that Design Group team member Emily Brudenell has passed her Architect Registration Examinations! Emily has been with our firm for over four years and is currently working on the renovation of Berrendo Elementary School for Roswell Independent Schools. She is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and a LEED Accredited Professional.<br />
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Way to go, Emily!Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-89612579362423497142013-05-14T09:38:00.001-06:002013-05-14T09:38:55.341-06:00Reigning Champs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Design Group competed in our favorite event of the year - the Urban Olympics for the Amy Biehl High School Foundation. At the 4th Annual competition, our Design Groupies <a href="http://adventuresofthedesigngroupies.blogspot.com/2012/05/fashionable-olympians.html">defended their title for the Best Costume</a>, and also won 1st place in the Human Scream event!<br />
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Congratulations to all of our team members who participated, and thanks to the Urban Olympics crew for putting on another great event.Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-91501085336006650002013-04-02T10:28:00.001-06:002013-05-23T08:28:18.934-06:00Newest Architect<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Congratulations to Design Group team member Jorge Gonzales for passing the Architect Registration Examinations! Jorge has over 15 years of experience and has been with our firm since 2003. He has managed several significant Design Group projects, including Rio Rancho City Hall, Wherry Elementary School, and Desert Willow Family School. In addition to becoming a registered architect, he is also a LEED Accredited Professional.Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-45484389527000978942013-01-29T12:48:00.000-07:002013-01-29T12:48:10.693-07:00Wherry Elementary School Success!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Design Group's recently completed classroom addition to Wherry Elementary was profiled by Albuquerque Public Schools as having a positive impact on students and staff:<br />
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The Design Group's recent addition to the Health and Social Services Building at <a href="http://www.nmsu.edu/">New Mexico State University</a> has just been certified LEED Gold.<br />
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The addition houses a 150-seat lecture hall, administrative offices, and other spaces within the two-story building, and also integrates a new outdoor memorial for student reflection and healing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-nmsu-health-social-services.htm">Please visit our website for more information on this project.</a>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-47027990122416265762012-06-15T09:27:00.003-06:002013-01-29T12:48:57.643-07:00DG Nominated for Sustainable Business Summit AwardThe Design Group has been selected as an Honoree for the 2012 Business Weekly Sustainable Business Summit Awards:<br />
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Winners will be announced on July 26th.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/2012/06/business-weekly-announces-sustainable.html?s=image_gallery">Click here</a> to view a slideshow of all the nominees.Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-11587703435981410522012-05-23T10:25:00.001-06:002013-01-29T12:49:36.852-07:00DG HQ in 3D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've recently added a 3D model of our Headquarters building to Google Earth.<br />
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If you have the stand-alone Google Earth application installed on your computer, you can click our building to see more information about the model. Just browse to 120 Vassar Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM.<br />
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The Design Group took home the trophy for Best Costume at the 3rd Annual Urban Olympics! The event raised over $25,000 for the Amy Biehl High School Foundation, in support of student programs at the school. Teams of five competed at Albuquerque Civic Plaza on May 4th in fun events such as water cooler relays, office chair races, and giant Jenga.<br />
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We're proud to sponsor this event for a project that is <a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-amy-biehl.htm">close to our hearts</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/2012-Olympians.html?soid=1102285884852&aid=SII2kku2J4I">Amy Biehl High School Foundation Press Release</a>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-23881523519614269912012-03-06T09:28:00.000-07:002013-01-29T12:50:34.125-07:00DG Headquarters Awarded Jeff Harnar Citation of MeritDG Headquarters has been chosen by the 2012 Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary Architecture to receive a Citation of Merit Award.<br />
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<i>The Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary Architecture, established by the Thornburg Charitable Foundation, was created to encourage creativity and excellence in design and to honor the memory of Jeff Harnar, a talented Santa Fe architect who successfully crafted modern materials and innovative design for projects that reside comfortably and respectfully with the rich architectural heritage and diversity in New Mexico.</i></blockquote>
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<a href="http://www.jeffharnaraward.com/">http://www.jeffharnaraward.com/</a>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-81883830249887483492012-02-07T10:30:00.000-07:002012-02-07T10:30:04.665-07:00Design Group Hosting USGBC Webinar SeriesThe Design Group is proud to report that for the second year in a row, we are hosting the USGBC New Mexico’s webinar series. These educational seminars not only cover key topics of sustainable design but also provide a convenient and affordable way to earn CE’s and maintain LEED credentials. Those interested can sign up through the USGBC New Mexico website – the webinars at the Design Group are every second Thursday of the month, starting at 11:30 am. The webinars are also offered at alternative times and locations, details can be found at <a href="http://www.usgbcnm.org/">usgbc.org</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.usgbcnm.org/Resources/Documents/Webinar%20Series%20Flier-2012.pdf">Download the flyer (PDF, 238kb)</a>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-31604651450282621562011-12-20T10:47:00.001-07:002013-01-29T12:50:47.193-07:00DG Headquarters Wins AIA Citation AwardThe Design Group has been honored this year with several awards for design excellence, including two for our Headquarters building!<br />
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DG Headquarters received an AIA Albuquerque 2011 Citation Award, and a NAIOP 2011 Award of Merit for a Renovation/Remodel project.<br />
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Other DG projects honored this year include:<br />
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<li>Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM - Associated Builders & Contractors Eagle Award, Healthcare</li>
<li>Los Lunas Substance Abuse Center, Los Lunas, NM - NAIOP Award of Merit 2011, Medical</li>
<li>UNM Hodgin Hall, Albuquerque, NM - NAIOP Award of Merit 2011, Educational Remodel </li>
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Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-2890440093672876322011-10-28T10:57:00.002-06:002013-01-29T12:51:11.990-07:00GSA: "Green Buildings Pay Off"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A provocative issue within the green building movement has always been: are these green buildings really sustainable? Are they saving energy and money? Are the occupants happier and healthier? What are the real benefits to owners, occupants and the environment?<br />
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These very issues were recently addressed in a white paper released by the General Services Administration (GSA). For more than a decade, GSA, the real estate arm of the Federal government responsible for housing federal agencies, has been pursuing sustainable building practices. Their findings on green building performance cut through the conjecture and demonstrated bona fide benefits from going green.<br />
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The study compared 22 green buildings to the average commercial facility in the United States and found that the green buildings are producing results. These include:<br />
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Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-79389788162158037732011-09-30T12:31:00.001-06:002011-10-26T12:19:43.642-06:00Exploring Albuquerque's Past<div>A fascinating new website called <a href="http://whatwasthere.com/">What Was There</a> reveals the historical side of locations around the world. The user-powered site allows visitors to link archival photographs with their modern counterparts via Google Maps, and an integrated Street View feature lets you fade between past and present.</div><div><br />
</div><div>We’re proud to see our own award-winning renovation project at Fourth and Gold currently listed for Albuquerque. Once a post office built in the early 1900’s, the building is now Amy Biehl Charter High School.</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://whatwasthere.com/browse.aspx#!/ll/35.083553314209,-106.651786804199/id/8514/info/details/">Click here to see what the school looked like in 1910</a> at What Was There, and then <a href="http://www.designgroupnm.com/design-amy-biehl.htm"><span id="goog_392532047"></span>take a tour of the building as it looks now<span id="goog_392532048"></span></a> at our website!</div>Design Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12294974721934520066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2398643035724185092.post-80670838100418760742011-09-02T12:24:00.000-06:002013-01-29T12:51:39.852-07:0050% in Energy Savings<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Design Group Headquarters is estimated<b> to be saving over 50%, or 42,446 kWh, in energy use</b> annually when compared to the same building built to conventional code. That’s enough energy to run a 100 W conventional light bulb for 24 hours a day for 50 years. (Assuming any light bulb could last that long!) This energy savings comes from a variety of strategies Design Group has employed: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBIHZ7vb8nrgA10G3CXeX6z_E0ZY4eRkp_6-aGnD7SyWzki61StDskxQiORANXejeOrqG-pf4i4rERjqt-PqMJnTTeVqOy7KC8XbBfjd2PDNAbsf32WD7M6lXOYNGn6cXVYcIWXBzN34T/s1600/Energy+Savings+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBIHZ7vb8nrgA10G3CXeX6z_E0ZY4eRkp_6-aGnD7SyWzki61StDskxQiORANXejeOrqG-pf4i4rERjqt-PqMJnTTeVqOy7KC8XbBfjd2PDNAbsf32WD7M6lXOYNGn6cXVYcIWXBzN34T/s320/Energy+Savings+Pic.jpg" width="213" /></a>-Building envelope upgrades have included efficient glazing in all the windows, additional roof insulation, and furring out the interior of the exterior walls with more insulation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">-A more efficient lighting plan, using LEDs instead of incandescent lights saved over 60% alone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">-Operable windows allow for the HVAC system to be turned off during shoulder seasons, and cross ventilation to cool the building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">-Solar Panels producing energy onsite contribute significantly to the overall energy savings. In the month of April, they met almost 80% of the building’s total energy needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Of course, 50% is the projected energy savings. In an effort to track real life performance Design Group has registered the building with Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager and is tracking its electricity, gas and water use based on its actual bills. This real life data will not only be important in evaluating the performance of the DGHQ, but will be key to strategizing what works and what doesn’t in all of Design Group’s projects.</span></div>
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