[saeranv]

Agree totally. LEED is probably a step in the right direction, I don't know much about it myself, but it seems like it'll help since indoor comfort and energy efficiency goes hand in hand.

Personally I'm interested in looking at ways to integrate mechanical energy systems, environmental sensors, monitors with passive energy transfers and strategies so we could (a) cut energy usage and (b) achieve greater indoor comfort due to the far superior self-regulating effects of passive energy. There are ways of absorbing and transferring energy (external and internal gains) around the building that would not only equilibrate the office better, but would also allow us to recycle energy efficiently. That's where I think we need to go. Which, I believe, is beyond LEED at this point.