We've been doing this since before LEED became the cool acronym everyone throws around at cocktail parties. Real sustainability means more than slapping solar panels on a roof and calling it a day.
Look, we're architects, not magicians. But we've learned a thing or two about making buildings that don't destroy the planet while still being, y'know, functional and beautiful.
Every project starts with a simple question: "How can we mess up the environment the least?" Sounds negative, but it's actually pretty liberating. From there, we look at passive solar orientation, natural ventilation, locally-sourced materials—the stuff that actually makes a difference beyond the marketing brochure.
We've worked on heritage buildings that taught us something important: old doesn't mean wasteful. Those thick masonry walls? Natural temperature regulation. Those tall windows? Free daylighting and airflow. Sometimes the greenest building is the one that's already standing.
Yeah, we've got the certificates. But more importantly, we've got the experience.
Our lead designers hold LEED accreditation, which basically means we took a really hard test and now we get to put fancy letters after our names. But seriously, it means we know the technical stuff inside-out.
We've designed eight buildings that produce as much energy as they consume. Took a lot of trial and error, some awkward conversations with engineers, and way too much coffee.
The German standard that makes you question everything you thought you knew about building envelopes. Turns out, airtightness matters. Who knew? (Well, the Germans did, apparently.)
We track everything. Energy consumption, water usage, material waste—even how many times contractors forget to close the door during heating season (too many times, frankly).
Mixed-use development that hit LEED Platinum without breaking the bank. The secret? We actually talked to the people who'd be using the building before we designed it. Revolutionary concept, I know.
Because staying still in this field means you're already behind.
Cross-laminated timber stores carbon and looks damn good doing it. We're currently working on a six-story CLT project that's gonna make concrete jealous.
Smart sensors that learn occupancy patterns and adjust systems accordingly. It's like having a really attentive building superintendent who never sleeps.
Vertical gardens that filter air and regulate temperature. Plus they make the place look like a fancy hotel lobby.
Designing for airflow means less mechanical systems. Old-school solution that's new again.
Walls that store thermal energy and release it when needed. Science fiction becoming science fact.
Salvaged wood, recycled metal, repurposed stone. Character you can't buy new, environmental impact you can't ignore.
Whether you're renovating a century home or planning a new development, we can help you do it in a way that doesn't make future generations curse your name. That's setting the bar pretty low, honestly, but it's a start.