Expertise

Radiant Technology: MEP Engineering That’s Artfully Designed and Inspired by Nature 

In part one of this article, we discussed the financial benefits of using radiant systems, namely the cost reduction benefits while helping spaces achieve optimal occupant comfort levels. Now, we want to further examine the technology by examining its ability to maintain the integrity of architectural designs and improving occupant wellness and productivity. Integrating Sustainable […]
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Great Projects

Wellness & Productivity: Sustainable Building Design at Gensler’s New San Diego Studio 

When Gensler began designing their new studio in downtown San Diego, they wanted a human-centric space. Taking over the former NBC Broadcasting studio on the first floor of downtown’s 225 Broadway Tower, Gensler wanted the space to be a showcase for innovative and sustainable building design. Designed to achieve both LEED Platinum and WELL Building […]

Announcements

Leadership Growth: Glumac’s Newest Class of Sustainable Leaders

We’re Proud to Announce the Newest Members of Our Leadership Team They’re joining our leadership group because of their commitment to sustainability in the built environment, innovative building design, and most of all – our clients. These new leaders will continue to steer Glumac forward in delivering best-in-class projects. Feel free to reach out and discuss […]

Concepts

MEP Engineering: Cost-Effective Comfort with Radiant Heating and Cooling 

At this point, a lot of digital ink has been spent discussing the benefits of radiant heating and cooling systems in the built environment. Traditional forced-air systems, while cheaper to install, use more energy to properly condition a space. Radiant solutions often recommended by MEP engineering experts because they are more effective in providing and […]

Concepts

Utilizing the Structure to Reduce Energy in Building Design

Energy efficiency continues to weave itself into the expectation of building design. Building trades, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineers, are having to modify their general practices. The new requirements of building codes, namely energy codes, are subsequently forcing age-old structural detailing into a new realm. Moreover, as designers seek to get the most bang […]

Announcements

Hassalo on Eighth Awarded LEED Homes Project of the Year by USGBC

The USGBC has named Hassalo on Eighth in Portland, Oregon, as its 2017 LEED Homes Project of the Year. The award seeks to recognize “projects, architects, developers and homebuilders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in the residential green building marketplace.” Glumac teamed with GBD Architects, American Assets Trust, as well as Biohabitats, PLACE, […]

Announcements

Tetra Tech Broadens High-End
Sustainable Infrastructure Design Capabilities with the Acquisition of Glumac

PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 3, 2017– Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that it has acquired Glumac, a leader in sustainable infrastructure design. The company has more than 300 employees and incorporates innovative sustainable technologies and solutions into each of its designs, including the design and engineering of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard and […]
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Great Projects

Closing The Loop in Sustainable Building Design

It’s an idea that’s drilled into most our heads as children in one form or another: clean your room, put your toys away, when you leave a place be sure it’s as clean as you found it. Basically – be responsible for your actions, and close the loop on them. It would seem obvious that […]

Concepts

Getting Back to Nature: Why Does Biophilic Design Seem so New?

We’ve discussed the benefits of biophilic design in this space on several occasions. It is the practice of integrating nature into the built environment. But one question that lingers is – why does it seem so new? People tend to enjoy opening a window, taking in a view, and observing nature-based patterns. For this reason, […]

In the Community

ACE Mentor Program Finishes Another Year

Our Southern California team finished up another great year participating in the ACE Mentorship Program. Staff from our Los Angeles office worked with students from Franklin High School in Highland Park, CA, to design a model high-rise tower as part of a team that also featured ACCO, Johnson Fain, Morley Builders, LA City BOE, Swinerton, […]

Concepts

New Thinking About Building Performance Energy Metrics

In the past two decades our industry has seen a significant shift toward a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. In order to properly gauge whether this shift has had a quantifiable impact, terms such as Energy Use Intensity (EUI), Power Use Effectiveness (PUE), and Gallons/Day have become commonplace. These simplified metrics are useful tools […]

Expertise

CSE Magazine Roundtable Discussion: The demands of mixed-use facilities

Mixed-use facilities require engineers to handle several complex components. Our own Scott Vollmoeller recently joined CSE Magazine for a roundtable conversation with other mixed-use facility experts for a discussion on how to successfully execute these large-scale projects. Head over to CSEMag.com website for the full discussion.

In the Community

Para Los Ninos School Student Mentorship

Glumac’s Kameron Beeks, PE, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, and Sarah Deunay worked with seventh graders in downtown Los Angeles to demonstrate natural water filtering systems that contribute to sustainable building design. The lab experiment, developed by Deunay, was part of a partnership with the Architecture Mentorship Program at Para Los Ninos Charter school – […]

Expertise

Your Facility is Mission Critical:
Resiliency and Electrical Commissioning

The demand on our electrical grid is increasing by the day. As cities continue to grow upward and out, all aspects of our daily life – from leisurely browsing the Internet on a smart phone to necessities such as heating and light – are all tied in. This makes a resilient approach to the electrical […]
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Announcements

Delos™ and Glumac form Strategic Alliance to Integrate Health and Well-Being into the Built Environment

New York, New York (February 15, 2017) – Delos™, a wellness real estate and technology firm, today announces a strategic alliance with Glumac, a full-service consulting and engineering firm, to accelerate the transformation of indoor environments into spaces that promote human health and wellness. The new relationship will leverage Glumac’s extensive network of sustainable building services […]

Concepts

Healthy Building Design and the WELL Building Standard

“Green building” became a buzzword in the A/E/C industry about 15 years ago, and since then design conversations have mainly focused on performance. Improvements to occupant wellness was simply assumed as a side benefit. After all, a healthy planet can better support the health of growing populations. Sounds like a win-win. But as we prioritized […]

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Great Projects

Balancing Energy Efficiency and Aesthetics at Wilshire Grand

The façade of a building defines both its mark in a landscape and its footprint on the environment. And that’s definitely apparent with the new Wilshire Grand in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by AC Martin, Wilshire Grand Tower is a wholly unique entry into the LA skyline, and has reshaped what a high-rise can look […]

Expertise

Integrated Design Solutions to Improve Energy Efficiency

Today’s technologies allow architects and owners to “dream big,” to design and construct more sophisticated facilities that provide unique and interesting experiences for the user. Architects are now collaborating more with their consultants and with contractors early in the design phase, and owners are providing “Big Rooms” for the entire team to meet and collaborate […]

Expertise

StraightTalk 2016: The Future of Healthcare Delivery

Since its launch in 2010, more than 20 million people have signed up for the Affordable Care Act. More than six million were previously uninsured. These numbers bear out a change in approache to the fundamentals of healthcare delivery, and the need for a shift in what’s required of a healthcare facility. At Glumac, we […]

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G Force One Takes Flight:
Glumac Uses Drone with Thermographic Camera to Evaluate Building Facades

Our in-house drone pilot recently flew over the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, Oregon. Click below for footage of that flight and to see G-Force One in action!   For more information on G Force One, and to schedule a flight in your area, please email us at [email protected].