Sustainable design is often viewed as a necessary tool for achieving sustainability. It's important to consider tools such as life cycle assessment to judge the environmental impact or "greenness" of various design choices.
about green design and LEED consulting
Promoting sustainability through green materials.
Interior spaces are mediums unto themselves that must be properly molded into naturally functioning environments that perform accordingly to their role. Our focus is to provide self-sustaining, efficient spaces for individuals to become more productive.
- LEED Points
- GREEN/LEED
- becoming a LEED AP
Special tips:
- Water Efficiency:
Did you know that water-efficient landscaping design can help reduce the amount of water used for irrigation? Grouping plantings based upon irrigation requirements, minimizing water-intensive turf grass areas, and selecting plant species adapted to the climate conditions of the area are all strategies that will reduce the amount of water consumption. - Materials and resources:
When specifying products and materials in projects look for those that will meet sustainability standards and meet end of life processes that will minimize waste. Good indoor air quality is also affected by the products and materials within our interior spaces. Click to see projects. - Energy:
In reducing energy consumption, a holistic design approach that considers building orientation and improvements to the building envelop and more efficient lighting systems can reduce the building cooling load, which often helps reduce the HVAC energy costs. Click to see projects. - Indoor air quality:
Improving IAQ involves designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining buildings in ways that reduce pollution sources and remove indoor pollutants while ensuring that fresh air is continually supplied and properly circulated. Occupant comfort can improve worker productivity.
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