In the LEED certification systems, the Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category emphasizes the importance of reducing energy consumption, improving efficiency, and promoting the use of renewable energy. TAAGBUILD offers services that meet the requirements of Prerequisite EAp1 - Fundamental Commissioning, necessary for LEED certification, as well as the option for Credit EAc3 - Enhanced Commissioning for projects seeking to further optimize performance and ensure continuous improvements.

Performing Commissioning with TAAGBUILD ensures compliance with these standards and maximizes the sustainable potential of the project.

• Performance optimization: We ensure that the building's systems operate efficiently and in line with the project's needs.

• Energy and cost savings: We reduce energy and water consumption, leading to lower operating costs.

• Increased comfort: We improve indoor environmental quality to ensure the well-being of occupants.

• Prevention of operational issues: We minimize installation errors and future problems through thorough reviews and testing.

• Effective training: We ensure that the operation staff is fully trained to maintain and optimize the building's systems.

The Commissioning process includes the essential building systems, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, renewable energy, and, if requested, the thermal envelope.

In the case of Enhanced Commissioning, we add key activities such as:

• Review of contractor submittals.

• Development and updating of system manuals.

• Verification of operator and occupant training.

• Monitoring of building performance up to 10 months after delivery.

Ideal for ensuring the thermal performance and durability of the building envelope, this service complements the Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning, aligning with LEED requirements and guidelines such as ASHRAE and NIBS.

This innovative approach uses monitoring tools to assess the ongoing performance of energy and water-consuming systems. It allows for identifying long-term improvement opportunities and maintaining operational efficiency.

The LEED certification recognizes the importance of energy simulation as a key tool to validate the project's performance.

• LEED Requirements: A minimum improvement in the building's energy performance compared to the baseline is required, in line with international standards (ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G).

• Impact on LEED Credits: Accurate energy simulation can maximize points for the Energy Efficiency credit, contributing to achieving higher certifications and meeting the project's sustainability goals.

Implementing an early energy simulation in the design process offers key benefits for the project, such as:

• Reduction of initial costs: Identification of cost-efficient design strategies.

• Optimization of operational costs: Improvements in long-term energy consumption.

• Sustainability: Reduction of environmental impacts associated with the building's life cycle.

• Greater design value: Ensures a design aligned with efficiency and comfort objectives.

Additionally, the energy model allows the design team to make informed decisions, supported by quantitative data, to create a functional, efficient, and sustainable building.

At TAAGBUILD, we offer professional Whole-Building Energy Modeling (BEM) services, integrating the systems and components of the building into an advanced computerized model.

Our services include:

• Creation of the Baseline Building: Based on the efficiency values established in ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G, which serves as a benchmark to measure design improvements.

• Identification of energy-saving strategies: We evaluate alternatives for mechanical, electrical, and architectural design systems, optimizing the project's energy performance.

• Simulation of multiple variables: We analyze the complex interaction between building systems (lighting, ventilation, thermal comfort, etc.) to ensure comprehensive results.

• Documentation for certifications: We provide the necessary reports and calculations to meet the requirements for LEED and other international standards.

Trust TAAGBUILD to maximize the energy efficiency of your project and ensure a sustainable design that meets the highest international standards.

A quality lighting design provides architects and designers with the opportunity to create healthy and comfortable spaces for occupants. To ensure an efficient and high-quality lighting design, natural light analysis evaluates various parameters specific to each project.

The benefits of using natural light analysis during the early design phase and the result of a quality lighting design are summarized in the following points:

• Improved productivity of occupants

• Greater well-being

• Energy savings

For both certifications, LEED and WELL, Daylight Analysis is highly important as this analysis evaluates parameters that are required in prerequisites, preconditions, and credits, such as:

WELL

• Precondition L01: Exposure to Light and Education

• Optimization L05: Enhanced Access to Daylight

• Optimization L03: Circadian Lighting Design

• Optimization L04: Glare Control

LEED

• Prerequisite EA Minimum Energy Performance and EA Energy Optimization

• Credit EQ Daylight

At TAAGBUILD, we perform a comprehensive life cycle analysis of buildings that covers:

1. Comparative Assessments: We compare the baseline building with the proposed project, identifying opportunities to reduce emissions.

2. Identification of Critical Points: We detect materials and processes with the greatest environmental impacts to prioritize their optimization.

3. Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that WBLCA results meet international standards such as ISO 14040/14044 and EN 15978, as well as environmental certifications.

4. Continuous Optimization: We provide strategies to reduce emissions in both new and existing projects, utilizing advanced technologies and best practices.

5. Clear and Actionable Results: We deliver detailed reports and visualizations that facilitate decision-making at every stage of the project.

WBLCA Process at TAAGBUILD

1. Goal and Scope Definition: We define the objective of the analysis and the life cycle stages to evaluate.

2. Inventory of Materials and Data: We collect key information about materials, processes, and building usage to create an accurate model.

3. Impact Assessment: We quantify environmental impacts using indicators like Global Warming Potential (GWP), Acidification, and Eutrophication.

4. Analysis and Optimization: We identify improvement opportunities to reduce impacts at each life cycle stage.

5. Delivery of Results: We provide a final report that includes practical recommendations and compliance with certifications.

Delivery Time and Adaptability

Average Time: We deliver complete analyses within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the scope and level of detail required.

Customized Solutions: We adapt to each client's needs, offering analyses that meet specific certification, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.

With growing concerns about climate change, sustainable construction has focused its attention on embedded carbon, which now represents up to 50% of a building's emissions in high-energy efficiency projects. Conducting a WBLCA allows owners, designers, and builders to:

• Identify critical points of environmental impact in materials and processes.

• Optimize building design to reduce emissions before construction.

• Comply with international regulations that limit environmental impact.

• Secure environmental certifications that provide competitive advantages and meet sustainability goals.

Why choose TAAGBUILD for your WBLCA?

• Proven Experience: We have a team of experts in sustainability and environmental certifications.

• Advanced Tools: We use best practices and global databases to ensure precise and actionable results.

• Comprehensive Approach: Our service covers everything from strategy definition to final documentation for certifications.

Contact us today to transform your project into a sustainability model!

At TAAGBUILD, we offer a comprehensive service for generating EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations), designed to streamline the process and ensure reliable results. Our approach combines technical expertise with advanced tools to ensure that each EPD meets the highest standards.

Our process for generating EPDs

1. Data Collection

   • We work with you to gather information about the product's life cycle, including energy consumption, transportation, and end-of-life disposal.

2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

   • We perform a detailed analysis using the TRACI methodology, evaluating the impact on key categories such as carbon emissions, smog formation, and human toxicity.

3. Report Preparation

   • We generate a clear and comprehensive EPD that complies with standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804.

4. External Verification

   • We validate the EPD with accredited verifiers to ensure its credibility and compliance with international regulations.

5. Publication

   • We ensure the visibility of your EPDs by publishing them on globally recognized platforms for a period of 5 years.

The use of EPDs has grown rapidly as sustainability becomes a critical factor in construction and infrastructure design. Companies, architects, and designers use EPDs to:

• Demonstrate Transparency: Clearly communicate the environmental impacts of materials.

• Comply with International Regulations: EPDs are required in public tenders and environmental marketing in many regions, such as the European Union.

• Optimize Products: Identify areas for improvement to reduce environmental impact during production, transportation, and disposal.

• Contribute to Certifications: EPDs help earn credits in certification systems such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL by facilitating the environmental evaluation of products in sustainable projects.

Benefits of EPDs

1. Market Differentiation: Stand out from the competition by offering materials with transparent environmental certification.

2. Access to New Markets: Meet sustainability requirements for global projects and public tenders.

3. Contribution to Environmental Certifications: Helps earn credits in certifications such as LEED and WELL under "Materials and Resources."

4. Product Optimization: Helps reduce environmental impact and increase resource efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.

5. Regulatory Compliance: Satisfies legal and regulatory requirements in key markets.

Specific Benefits of Working with TAAGBUILD

• Fast EPD Generation: We deliver complete EPDs within approximately 45 days once the necessary information is provided.

• Personalized Experience: We tailor each process to meet the specific needs of your products and market objectives.

• Free Publication: We include the publication of your EPDs on recognized platforms as part of our service.

Why Choose TAAGBUILD

• Sustainability Experts: Our team combines years of experience in life cycle analysis and environmental certifications.

• Solutions Tailored to Your Needs: We design customized strategies to maximize the impact of your products in sustainable markets.

• Guaranteed Compliance: We ensure that your EPDs meet global regulations and standards.