We are a uniquely comprehensive residential design, construction and consulting firm, offering full-service solutions for single-family homes.
LG Squared offers a uniquely integrated design process that includes the full scope of architectural, structural, interior, and mechanical systems design services with expertise in space planning, building science, indoor air quality, and construction.
contact usCommonly referred to as HVAC Design, we provide a comprehensive design and specification of the Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Water Heating, and Plumbing systems in a project that is fully coordinated with the architecture, interior and structural design, as well as all other trades.
STEP 1: Project Review - Architecture, Interior Design, Structural and Building Envelope
STEP 2: Manual J - Load Calculations
STEP 3: Manual S - Equipment Selection
STEP 4: Manual T & D - Air Distribution and Duct Design
BUILDING ENVELOPE - Controlling water, air, vapor, heat, fire and pests
Detailing, Document Review, QA/QC, Training
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Water Heating, Dehumidification
- Specifications, Recommendations, Commissioning, Installation Best Practices
PASSIVE HOUSE US CERTIFICATION (Phius) - Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC)
- Whether your project is pursuing Phius Certification, or a you want it to perform "similar to" a Phius certified home (a.k.a. Phuis-Lite) without the Certification, we ensure the building is designed and detailed utilizing passive building strategies and is compliant with Phius Certification requirements.
PERFORMANCE MODELING - Energy, Durability, Thermal
Heat loss/gain calculations (a.k.a. Manual J), projected energy consumption, hygrothermic (drying potential, WUFI) analyses, thermal resistance (r-value) and thermal bridging (THERM) calcs, Thermal bridging calcs
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION - Administration and training
Material and systems specifications, builder and contractor training, construction management or administration, detailing and installation best practices, performance testing and diagnosis
BUILDING CERTIFICATION CONSULTING: High Performance, Green
Passive House (PHIUS), ENERGYSTAR New Homes, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, EPA WaterSense, EPA Indoor airPLUS