More and more asset owners pay attention to their Carbon Footprint, such as Fortune 500 companies. As we have mentioned already in our previous article “Carbon Footprint – Methodology”, the building sector is accountable for nearly 40% of annual global GHG (Greenhouse gas) emissions (9.2 GtCO2 in 2015 according to IEA). This carbon footprint can be evaluated using the GHG
On Wednesday 16th September, TERAO Asia welcomed customers and partners to have a small office opening party. Our new location is on West Nanjing Road, right at the exit of the subway station, which makes it convenient for the employees, the partners and the customers to come visit us and at the same time help to reduce their carbon footprint. This
At TERAO, we have the expertise to give advice on the design of a building. What for? To optimize energy consumption while being comfortable for its occupants. It is particularly vital in an industrial asset, where production lines could generate a lot of heat, and where comfort is at stake for the workers. One of our clients had this issue
HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale – High Environmental Quality) is a French-origin International green building standard. It has certified 85 million square meters in 26 countries, over the past 20 years. Example of the HQE certification (not official) The HQE™ certification is intended for projects under construction, renovation or in operation, whether residential or not, as well as urban planning and
Today you will learn more about Yiyi, one of our Project Engineers, who has an Architect and Engineer background and whose inquiring mind makes her the fastest learner of our team. Q1: What is your role in TERAO and since when? YL: I have been project engineer in TERAO since October 2019. Q2: What do you like in your role at
Remember our article about the cold storage case study “How TERAO can solve your energy issue? – Cold rack case study”? This is a typical issue found in industrial assets that need to store goods or materials that need very specific and stable temperatures. One of our clients had this issue and TERAO helped them to solve it. Thibaud Brunel,
TERAO is on French TV ! Our founder Michel Raoust was interviewed by French BFM Business channel to give his point of view on China energy transition and how TERAO is contributing to this evolution. TERAO Interview by French BFM Business Channel (in French) As TERAO founder states, to reduce air pollution somehow, China has put a great effort in the
On July 16th, TERAO was invited by BRE China to introduce case studies of BREEAM In-Use (BIU) projects, jointly with Cushman and Wakefield. During the event, BRE China introduced BIU v6 to the audience and its updates compared to the 2015 version. Cushman and Wakefield team introduced the benefits of green buildings on building management fees, operation cost and asset
We are happy to announce TERAO Asia China HQ office has just moved to a new location. It is with some bitterness that we left our Tonglefang office, with its famous Christmas market, nice green neighborhood and restaurants. On the other hand, it is with great enthusiasm that we moved this new spacious office next to…Nanjing West Road metro station!
Today you will meet Simon, one of our Senior Project Manager, who is specialized in Energy Efficiency and…Music ! Let’s discover more about him below. Q1: What is your role in TERAO and since when? SJ: I am a Senior Project Manager, specialized in Industrial Facilities. I handle certification projects, and energy efficiency projects outside of the standard certification processes.
BREEAM In-Use v6 has been launched by BRE, and can be applied for new projects from May 11th, 2020! The new technical manual is much more visual and colorful, and easy to navigate. However, if you have not had time to go through it yet, here are TERAO insights into the significant modifications we can notice from the 2015 version
June has arrived and is bringing us the ‘hottest ’ summer ever. We are in a stage where the demand for water is very high. Do you know how much water we consume every day? Which measures contribute to improving water efficiency? Here is the quiz, and you will find the answers in our article. How much water does a
Last week, TERAO Asia General Manager, Manuel Ramos, had the pleasure to be interviewed by BRE China. During the interview, Manuel has shared with us his views about the trends in building industry after COVID-19 as well as the benefits of BREEAM for green building projects. Q1: It is our great pleasure to have Manuel Ramos, General Manager of
Song Dan is one of our most experienced project managers, she can always come out with valuable pieces of advice about projects or life. Let’s get to know her through the following interview. Q1: Can you simply introduce yourself? Dan: I am TERAO Asia Senior Project Manager since November 2017. Q2: What are your credentials/past experience, for working in your
The sustainable design of industrial buildings plays an important role in sustainability. Industrial buildings, especially manufacturing factories and warehouses with high energy consumption and high pollution, are one of the main factors affecting the environment. Through the implementation of sustainable ideas for design, construction and operation stages, not only can revenue and operational savings be achieved, but employee productivity can
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