Beyond Efficiency is a certified woman-owned small business incorporated in 2009 with offices in Berkeley, Calif. and Jackson Hole, Wyo. Our mission is to empower people to create enduring human-centered buildings and communities. Our practical experience and pragmatic approach to solving design and engineering challenges set us apart from the rest, and we provide a full suite of technical services to help clients achieve their high-performance goals for commercial, educational, mixed-use, multifamily and single- family residential projects throughout the western U.S.

Consulting + Engineering
• Planning + design charettes / Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
• Whole-building energy modeling, envelope + HVAC systems optimization
• Building enclosure durability analyses + detailing
• Mechanical systems guidance + engineering
• Zero energy calculations + design guidance
• Existing building audits + benchmarking
• Measurement + verification (M&V) 
• Indoor air quality optimization
• Low-water plumbing design / non-potable water potential analyses
• Specialized technical training for building professionals
• Incentives + financing guidance

Program Certifications + Support
• LEED BD+C, ID+C, O+M
• LEED for Homes Mid-Rise / GreenPoint Rated Multifamily / ENERGY STAR Highrise / Enterprise Green Communities
• Passive House / ILFI Net Zero Energy / Living Building Challenge
• California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) / California Utility Allowance Calculator (CUAC)
• Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) 
• Title 24, CALGreen, IECC

Beyond Efficiency

This department focuses on developing and managing engineering projects that promote sustainable practices and energy efficiency.

Beyond Efficiency

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Sustainability Engineering

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