Sustainable Design

Sustainable design isn’t really a “specialty” of ours; it’s engrained in our philosophy of architecture and our design process.

As architects, we have the responsibility to improve the future by shaping the built environment today – and we don’t take that lightly. Our design success isn’t only defined by how buildings look, but also by how they perform.

Thoughtful design responds to context, culture, and environment; it is responsible, using natural, human, and fiscal resources wisely with an understanding of both the present and the future. The LEED rating system, which has become a nationally accepted…

As architects, we have the responsibility to improve the future by shaping the built environment today – and we don’t take that lightly. Our design success isn’t only defined by how buildings look, but also by how they perform.

Thoughtful design responds to context, culture, and environment; it is responsible, using natural, human, and fiscal resources wisely with an understanding of both the present and the future. The LEED rating system, which has become a nationally accepted benchmark for design of high-performance buildings, is something with which we are extremely familiar. Our team has designed dozens of LEED-certified buildings (including the building and office in which we work), as well as a building targeting Net Zero Energy Usage.

Our team brings not only experience in the various certification processes and administration, but also a passion and drive to explore comprehensive building solutions that go beyond any rating system. Our work is informed by history, but functions in the present – meaning we integrate tried-and-true passive sustainable strategies such as proper siting and material selection, but our buildings are also technologically on the cutting edge. Working closely with our clients to implement thoughtful architectural solutions that leverage local or responsible materials, improve human comfort, and reduce energy demands creates integrated architecture that is truly in harmony with the natural environment.