"Populus is a critical partner in our low energy design process. Their involvement from initial design to project completion ensures creative solutions to reduce our building’s energy use. We especially value David’s in depth knowledge of energy tax credits and rebates, savings we pass directly to our clients."
Jim Logan, Jim Logan Architects
"Our work with Populus has been rewarding and successful. On projects ranging from single family to large multi-family projects, Populus has been responsive to requests and deadlines, well-informed about jurisdictional requirements, common sense solutions, and building science issues, and ultimately, they have brought significant value to our projects and our clients."
Christopher Herr, Principal, Studio H:T
"Working with David on the Namaste Solar project was a natural extension of the excellent team spirit and camaraderie of the job. David’s insight, effective work, and project management skills made the day to day effort of doing LEED projects simpler and more pleasant. His ability to clearly strategize and communicate were invaluable. Thanks to Populus!"
Bryan Bowen, Bryan Bowen Architects
"In its role as a LEED for Homes Provider, Architectural Energy Corporation has worked with David Neiger on several projects going through the LEED certification process. His strong background in architecture, building science and field verification gives David a solid foundation in understanding residential structures and their inter-related systems. David is also a consummate professional involved with local and national associations dedicated to advancing better practices in the building sector."
Kristin Shewfelt, Architectural Energy Corporation
"The SolarGlass organization quickly gravitated to David and his value as our retained HERS/LEED consultant due to his unique combination of architectural training, RESNET certification, LEED accreditation, and sense of aesthetics. With David, we have been able to support an owner’s dreams for a project while simultaneously delivering the required performance requirements"
Gwenael Hagan, Owner, SolarGlass
"I’ve worked with David Neiger and his team at Populus on several projects over the past few years and couldn’t be happier with the results. David’s architectural background and his passion for sustainability issues and green design give him a breadth of experience and a knowledge base that make his contributions to problem solving invaluable. When we turn a project or an issue over to Populus, we are confident that we can move on to other things – because they’ve got things covered for us. They are a pleasure to work with, and I’d recommend them to anyone without reservation."
Dean Thedos, Cornerstone Homes
"Without David, I would not have been able to achieve the efficiencies on this project that we did. His depth of knowledge goes beyond the simple requirements; he provides an understanding of the science and theories behind building performance-leading to a more efficient, more sustainable, and healthier building."
Populus is your partner in high performance design solutions, specializing in energy efficiency codes, green building certifications and LEED for Homes™ training.
Populus offers client-focused consulting services that put builders and architects in the driver’s seat.
We’re your one-stop-shop for green building code compliance and HERS Rating services.
Populus specializes in LEED for Homes project coordination and Green Rater services, as well as ENERGY STAR testing.
Populus can help you find the green building program that is right for you.
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Populus is a full-service sustainable design consulting firm that specializes in high performance, net-zero and near-net-zero custom residential and multi-family projects. We offer client-focused consulting services that put builders and architects in the driver’s seat.