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In episode #21 of 3P Theory, we chat with Matt Hall, Texas Principal at Hines Inc, on best practices for water efficiency and, by extension, possible opportunities for commercial buildings. While we've always focused on the performance-building capabilities of energy, the topic of water conservation is also important in maximizing the potential for existing buildings and defining construction limitations from a design standpoint. Even in Texas, specifically, where water rates

In this episode we are joined by Scott Deatherage to talk about environmental law. Scott is one of Texas leading environmental and energy lawyers. With over 30 years of experience in achieving successful outcomes for his clients. Peers, colleagues, and clients have repeatedly selected him for various honors, including the magazines and best environmental attorney in Dallas. He represents his client’s environmental matters such as air emissions permits, wastewater solid and ha

In North Texas, there is a lot of room to improve when it comes to air quality. Although, over the course of the last 20 years air quality has improved. The standards keep changing/ becoming more stringent but overall the trend of air quality has improved. There are many things we can do to help continue to improve. One example is using low VOC paint. When you go to buy paint make sure you ask for paint that is low VOC. They won’t automatically give it to you. This helps redu

3P Theory PodcasIn this episode of 3P Theory I am speaking with a wonderful guest and valuable resource, Bill Reed. Today Bill and I are chatting about some of the ideology around integrative design. We will talk about the process and how it should be integrated for high performance buildings. During this episode, we’ll dive further into schematic design and integrative process. Getting people sequencing all their work in parallel and feeding it to each other is incredibly ef

Most businesses rely on abundant water to operate. Access to uninterrupted water is expected to be as reliable as electricity. While energy conservation programs have become established and have documented cost savings to support them, water costs have remained low and water conservation has not been a major initiative for many companies. Energy conservation is easier to manage at points of use, while water has been more difficult to collect data to provide insights to reduce