Services

ARCHITECTURE | Sustainability | engineering

Okapi Architecture, Inc. provides leadership and expertise in program design throughout the U.S. We focus on integration of design with energy planning, energy efficiency, and sustainability with architecture and construction practices.

Program/Project Design Management

Partnered with multiple utilities to deliver energy efficiency, direct installation and full turnkey program delivery. We implement major state and utility programs and have obtained more than $$ in incentives and rebates for utility customers.
Startup and implementation of programs, including establishing the mission, goals, and energy standards for design and construction.

Facility Planning/Design Management

Designed and implemented commercial new construction programs for various utilities.
Provide customer marketing and outreach, technical review support, design assistance, site verification and incentive distribution.
Auditing and scoping energy efficiency opportunities.
Improved K-12 school districts energy efficiency performance for public schools.
Replaced storage water heater, direct installation, with no cost to school district.
Identified opportunities to upgrade the efficiency of existing water heater upgrades in DAC schools.

Existing Building Maintenance & Operation Support

Sustainability Program Compliance /Certification

LADBS EBEWE Ordinance Compliance
LEED Certification
WELL Certification
Energy Star Certification

Workforce Training Outreach & Education

Provide “Energy Code and CALGreen update to Architects/Engineers” through on-site presence and remote training. Reach over 1,000 professionals.
Provide sustainability training on LEED and WELL criteria and certification.
Event planning and exhibition for Greenbuild International – Okapi manages and combines all four statewide utility companies and other affiliates to share a well-orchestrated program.

Architectural & Engineering Design Services

Energy Modeling & Envelope Commissioning

Sustainability Criteria & Code Compliance Training

Water Heater Replacement Offering

Direct Installation of high efficiency natural gas storage water heater like-to-like replacements for water heaters older than 5 years. This opportunity is offered by Okapi Architecture on behalf of SoCalGas. Delivered and Installed at no cost or little cost to you.

Benefits include:

Brand new super high efficiency natural gas storage water heater
Significant energy savings
Save long term on utility gas bills
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions