Retrofit Consulting
Innovation and Engineering Excellence
The Path to a Net Zero Energy Facade
Our Expertise
Adaptive Reuse Strategies for the Exterior Envelope
Empowering businesses with personalized solutions. Retrofit Consulting is a specialized Engineering Consulting Agency based in Nevada. We provide design, engineering, testing, ROI analysis, procurement and installation oversight for adaptive reuse of existing commercial building envelopes.
Let us help you achieve your goals.
Single Pane Glass Represents 83% of the Installed Commercial
Windows in North America, which lose $20B annually, out the window
Less than 1% of single pane glass is replaced each year.
~$150 per sqft
High facade replacement costs
+48 months
Long project timelines
$$$
High tenant displacement costs
Retrofit Consultings' VE Solution provides immediate building energy savings for adaptive reuse projects.
Retrofit Consulting Employs Proven Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG)
VIG is insulated glass with a vacuum layer between two rigidly held panes, maximizing thermal efficiency and sound insulation. This product has undergone 25 years of manufacturing improvements, making it a cost-effective choice in North America from multiple manufacturers.
The Hard Way
Complete Envelope Redesign:
Rip out existing single pane storefront/stick-wall and replace with entirely new system
STEPS
1. Redesign Skin
2. Design approval from city
3. Manufacture new framing with double-pane glass
4. Displace tenants for duration of project
5. Demolish single pane glass and frames
6. Remediate toxic materials
7. Repair rough openings
8. Install new frames and IG
Glazing Technology Comparison
The Easy Way
Over the Counter Glass Replacement:
Leave existing storefront intact, remove glass and install new high-performance glazing and gaskets.
STEPS
1. Select VIG product
2. Remove gaskets and single pane glass -- leaving frames intact
3. Clean frames, install VIG and new gaskets
4. Seal and waterproof
Option: energy saving thermal breaks
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Glazing+
Frame Comparison
Essential Services
1. Building Energy Modeling and Recommendations
2. Price Estimates and Scheduling
3. ROI Estimates
4. Structural Analysis
5. Air, Water and Energy Testing
6. Remediation Contract Development
7. Project Specific Installation and Waterproofing Procedures
8. Pricing from pre-qualified glaziers
9. Installation Oversight and Field Testing
About Us
Get to Know Us
Retrofit Consulting was founded by Nick Bagatelos, an exterior envelope expert, running design-build projects for more than 35 years. Nick is the founder of four facade related businesses, including Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems, an established, vertically integrated, unitized glazing enterprise.
Code Driven Mandates by State
Twenty-four states plus the District of Columbia have adopted specific greenhouse gas reduction targets to address climate change, making Embodied Carbon Emission Control a mandatory part of the building code. See details of mandates from major US and Canadian city/states below.
CALGreen
Seattle Energy Code
NYC - Local Law 97
BC Energy Step Codes
Massachusetts Clean Energy and Carbon Plan
Toronto Energy Codes