In our first blog post, we're excited to introduce Biraj Bhandari, EMA's Energy/Sustainability Leader, as we delve into a topic that resonates deeply with him – the world of sustainability and energy efficiency. Check out the conversation below between Biraj and EMA’s Marketing Director, Stacy Sanders, as they explore the significance of sustainability and energy efficiency for facility owners and architects and get a glimpse of what's coming in our future blog issues.
Stacy: Biraj, it's a pleasure to have you here for our first blog post. Could you start by sharing a bit about your background and expertise in sustainability and energy efficiency?
Biraj: I'm glad to be here for the first blog post. I have a mechanical engineering background, focusing on data-driven energy management and sustainable design. My experience includes working on various projects to develop a sustainable built environment and optimize building performance in different sectors like education campuses, health care facilities, office buildings, manufacturing, industrial facilities, etc. I'm passionate about finding innovative solutions to help our clients meet their sustainable development goals through energy-efficient practices and technologies in both design and operation.
Stacy: That's impressive, Biraj. Sustainability is a hot topic in the engineering world, but why is it so important to you and your team at EMA?
Biraj: Sustainability is in everything we do, as an individual and as professionals. Being able to visualize building energy systems with a lens of sustainability empowers us and our clients to make better decisions as it relates to financial aspects, system resilience and maintenance, environmental performance, occupant health & experience. It’s important to our team at EMA because providing sustainability focused, quality consulting services to make informed decisions is embedded in our core of total client focus.
Stacy: That's a compelling case for the importance of sustainability. Facility owners and architects have a lot to gain from it. Can you elaborate on why these professionals should be especially attentive to energy efficiency and sustainability in their projects?
Biraj: Sustainability is in everything we do as an individual and as professionals. Visualizing building energy systems with a lens of sustainability empowers us and our clients to make better decisions related to financial aspects, system resilience and maintenance, environmental performance, occupant health & experience. It’s important to our team at EMA because providing sustainability-focused consulting services to make informed decisions is embedded in our core of Total Client Focus.
Stacy: Thank you for shedding light on the importance of these issues. To wrap up, could you give our readers a sneak peek into what they can expect from our future posts on sustainability and energy efficiency?
Biraj: Of course! In our upcoming blog issues, we will explore trending topics in the sustainability world, from case studies around design and data-driven building performance improvements to life-cycle analysis for different MEP systems (including hybrid geothermal systems!). We'll also share insights and lessons learned from our team's experiences throughout the year. Sustainability is an ever-evolving field, and we're excited to keep our readers informed and engaged with the latest developments.
Stacy: That sounds fantastic. We look forward to delving deeper into these crucial topics in the coming months. Thank you, Biraj!
As EMA embarks on this blogging adventure, we're committed to providing valuable insights into sustainability and energy efficiency. Biraj, with his wealth of expertise, offers a unique perspective on why these topics are vital. Stay tuned for more in-depth explorations of the sustainability world and other valuable topics!
