This page highlights projects worked on by David Griffin II, some of which predate the founding of Griffin EnerG Consulting.
Certifications
Net Zero Energy is no longer a theoretical idea being pushed by academics. It is here today as a viable approach to new construction and major renovation projects both big and small as shown by the examples below.
Green Globes
Project: Arch|Nexus Sac (Sacramento, CA)
Architect of Record: Architectural Nexus, Inc.
Certification Level: Full
ZNE Approach: On-site Generation
ZNE Status: Verified
David Griffin’s Contribution: Energy modeling, and post occupancy services
David Griffin II's contribution predated founding of Griffin EnerG Consulting
Green Globes
Project: Wynn South Convention Expansion (Las Vegas, NV)
Certification Level: Three Green Globes
ZNE Approach: On/Off-site Generation
ZNE Status: Pending Verification
The most effective way of verifying the status of a net zero energy (NZE) building is via third-party verification. Griffin EnerG has had the opportunity to work on the design and operation of several NZE projects which have been verified by a third party through a certification system. The Living Building Challenge, Green Globes, and the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) zero energy certification are relevant work examples illustrated below.
Daybreak, UT
ILFI Zero Energy
ZNE Approach: On-site Generation
ZNE Status: ZNE Design
Certification Level: Pending
Architect of Record: Architectural Nexus, Inc.
David Griffin’s Contribution: Energy modeling
David Griffin II’s contribution predated founding of Griffin EnerG Consulting
Holladay, UT
ILFI Zero Energy
Project: Highland Drive
Certification Level: Full
ZNE Approach: On-site Generation
ZNE Status: Verified
Holladay, UT
ILFI Zero Energy
Project: Lincoln Lane
Certification Level: Full
ZNE Approach: On-site Generation
ZNE Status: Verified
Non-Certifications
SLC Fire Station #14 (SLC, UT)
ZNE Approach: On-site Generation
ZNE Status: Post Occupancy Evaluation
US Bureau of Reclamation (Pleasant Grove, UT)
ZNE Approach: On-site Generation
ZNE Status: Post Occupancy Evaluation
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) zero net energy building (ZNEB) definition is an alternative path to third party certifications. On multiple occasions, we have had the opportunity to provide feasibility studies and post occupancy evaluation for getting projects to ZNE. The projects above illustrate projects which either explored ZNE and chose not to obtain the status, the owner experienced issues getting to ZNE, or required corrective action post occupancy to obtain the operational goal.
Project Credits
Emma Shipley, Graphic Designer, ZNE Infographics
Shawna Cuan, Project Manager, ZNE Infographics
Joseph Yee, Architect, Arch|Nexus SAC
Frank Moore, Wynn Architect, Wynn South Convention Expansion
Amir Haskic, Owner, Lincoln Lane Residence
Amir Haskic, Owner, Highland Drive
Cameron Scott, SLC CxA, Fire Station 14
Stephen Dundorf, Sustainable Building Design, US Bureau of Reclamation
Architectural Nexus, Architect, SLCo Branch Library
