Green and sustainable buildings have less impact on the environment, fit seamlessly into their surroundings and provide high energy efficiency and durability. The principles behind green design and sustainability also encourage the use of renewable, environmentally friendly building materials and systems that reduce the impact of construction on a site — today and for future generations. AMES A/E works to ensure that design exceeds BOCA energy code and ASHRAE standards for energy-efficient buildings. Energy conservation features we use in our design include Natural lighting High efficiency fluorescent and HID lighting Motion detectors for lighting controls External shading on windows Low-e, tinted, or reflective glazing Passive solar design High efficiency air conditioning and refrigeration equipment Variable air volume HVAC systems Building insulation Modular boilers with firing to match the actual load Energy recovery CO2 sensors for outdoor ventilation control Premium efficiency motors Direct digital controls with optimum starts/stops easy remote resetting of temperature flexible reprogramming of sequences