SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
Sustainability is Good Business Practice
Sustainability is a broader cultural shift in how resources are utilized. The goal is high integrity results for the standards of construction and efficiency. Longevity of design solutions have been a hallmark of the proposed designs. Fully embracing the values of integrating the owner as an active participant in creating solutions that contribute to the reduction of the carbon footprint. Collaborating as quality stewards of natural resources and efficiency in design. Utilizing the parallels between sustainable practices and the bottom line utilizing the principles that best benefit the client.
Sustainability is part of the process of design.
LEED and Sustainable design are important to us all. Through collaboration working closely with the client to develop a sustainable approach for each project that correlates with the client’s values. Each project we execute is a direct reflection of the clients Mission and Values. An emphasis on fully understanding that we are here to serve and guide the clients through the process and invest the financial resources only where the client strongly desires.
High Performance Buildings
Current energy codes provide for designing “High Performance Buildings”. Working closely with clients and engineers to identify where exceeding the code adds value for each owner we customize solutions that provide the added value where owners want to achieve it. We have always promoted designs that were designed for longevity and low maintenance. Past projects have utilized concepts of daylight harvesting, high efficiency and exceptional attention to resource utilization. Attention to detailing provides high thermal integrity which in turn provides an exceptional return on the investment in technologies and systems that are integrated into the final designs.
Sustainability = Healthy Environments
The sustainable design process creates buildings that are also very healthy environments for living, learning, working, play & worship. We have a long history of providing healthy environments for children, families, individuals and patients.