VIP’s First WELL Accredited Professional
VIP Structures is proud to announce that Maria Romeo Livingston, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, has earned the title of WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP™) from The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™). “We are incredibly proud of Maria’s drive and dedication…” Meg Tidd, CEO “This certification not only demonstrates her deep commitment to our […]
5 Examples of Green Building in Engineering
VIP Structures’ new office headquarters at the old Post Standard Building in downtown Syracuse. Our space was designed with the well-being of our employees, planet, and community in mind. Features like occupation sensored lights, multi-control HVAC, and dual-flush toilets are small changes that we felt would have a big impact on the planet. Plenty of natural […]
Why Sustainable Design Matters
According to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), buildings account for almost 40% of the national CO2 emissions and they out-consume both the industrial and transportation sectors. Buildings account for a large portion of global energy usage, resource expenditure, and greenhouse gas emissions. This has driven a demand from developers, expecting new construction to […]
Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps | Engineering Firm Syracuse NY
Recently, IPD Engineering leveraged both geothermal heat pumps and photovoltaic technology in the design-build of the Catskill Recreation Center. Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) perform through their ability to interact with the earth’s very mild and stable conditions. In the northeast of the United States, air temperatures typically fluctuate between -20 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures […]