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Deep Retrofits Next Market for Struggling Architects

A deep retrofit of the California Department of Motor Services Building shows there are exciting opportunities in existing buildings for architects to sell their expertise. The Lionakis Group achieved $126,000 in annual energy cost savings for this building, in part by installing a dual-skin facade for passive ventilation. (Photo courtesy AIA/RMI)

A deep retrofit of the California Department of Motor Services Building shows there are exciting opportunities in existing buildings for architects to sell their expertise. The Lionakis Group achieved $126,000 in annual energy cost savings for this building, in part by installing a dual-skin facade for passive ventilation. (Photo courtesy AIA/RMI)

A deep retrofit of the California Department of Motor Services Building shows there are exciting opportunities in existing buildings for architects to sell their expertise. The Lionakis Group achieved $126,000 in annual energy cost savings for this building, in part by installing a dual-skin facade for passive ventilation. (Photo courtesy AIA/RMI)