Epsten Group has long been committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we have embraced the Social Justice Evaluation System, known as Just, to assess our culture and our processes. This is a mission we believe in as the first JUST labeled professional services company in the Southeast US. We understand it is not only […]
In 2018, the City of Atlanta addressed the need for a new parking garage near Zoo Atlanta and the Beltline, two of the city’s most iconic public spaces. With increased calls to reduce traffic congestion and improve community safety, the existing 8-acre surface parking lot was unable to keep up with increasing demand. Read more… (Photo credit: Dorian Sky)
Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway is the first space certified as LEED, SITES and Parksmart Read More »
One of Monica Martelly’s first experiences in the sustainability industry involved working on the impressive Kendeda Living Building project during her time at Georgia Institute of Technology. While studying at Georgia Tech, Monica focused on courses related to sustainable infrastructure. She also joined campus sustainability organizations to garner more insight into the field. After graduating
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Why Energy Modeling? The building sector accounts for 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Economic Forum. Buildings are a critical piece of the solution to a lower carbon future. We spend 90% of our time in buildings as they are where we live, work, and play.
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Tanvi Lonkar moved to the United States from Mumbai, India in 2014 to pursue degrees in Psychology and Studio Art in a study abroad program with Georgia College and State University. Her passion for sustainability ignited when she became involved with the Sustainability and Earth clubs. After graduation she earned her Master’s degree in Architecture
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As Epsten Group celebrates our 30th anniversary in 2021, we are proud to showcase the milestones that led to where we are today. Although we initially focused on residential design projects, our desire to push boundaries and set new standards inspired us quickly to put sustainability at the forefront of our mission. Looking back on
Looking back on 30 years Read More »
WELL Performance Testing has become a distinctive component of high-performing buildings around the world. Every WELL project is verified through on-site, post-occupancy testing of building performance. While testing for WELL v1 projects is conducted solely by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), testing for WELL v2 projects can be performed by an approved WELL Performance Testing Organization.
Why Hire a Third-Party Verifier for WELL Performance Testing? Read More »
This case study chronicles our design and certification team’s experiences over the course of the project, the issues we addressed in our design and construction decision-making processes, and lessons learned from a wellness-focused office space.
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After a star-studded campaign for the launch of the International WELL Building Institute’s WELL Health-Safety Rating, we’ve been flooded with questions on how our clients can obtain this new certification. The most trusted organization, backed by world-renowned scientists and now Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, and Robert DeNiro, gathered more than 600 experts
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After successfully completing the rigorous monitoring deployment criteria for our RESET module, we are thrilled to announce that Epsten Group HQ is now RESET Accredited. RESET Air is the world’s first sensor-based, performance-driven building standard and certification program where indoor air quality is continuously monitored. Indoor air quality data is gathered through air quality monitors
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