Decarbonization

We cannot continue to burn our way to a renewable future. Building owners and facility managers can see the cost of inefficient, leaky and unhealthy buildings in their portfolio. Decarbonization plans are not a one-size fits all solution, and take careful consideration to chart a course towards zero-emissions over time. This effort begins with understanding the assets you manage, investigating where there are data gaps- and crafting a team of building professionals to do the right kind of investigation. We guide you in a process of discovery to learn what is needed (use less energy!) and how we can get you there, and BY WHEN. Too often studies leave ownership and managers without actionable steps, wondering how and when to budget identified capital improvements. The culmination of this process is tangible progress where we will continue to work with you through phases of implementation.

Passive House

When we do build new, we build the best that we know how. Today that includes meeting Passive House standards, with an eye towards embodied carbon.

Zero Over Time

The ultimate goal is to stop creating emissions. For existing buildings this can seem like a daunting task. We work with you to make it manageable. Are you working within a capital stack that is approaching a refinancing window? We can help outline what capital improvements need to be included to get you on the right track.

This service may include various consultants to accomplish work such as: Design charette to determine owner project requirements, benchmarking, prioritization, carbon strategy, observational building investigation, invasive building investigation, forensic examination, blower door testing, infrared scanning

Architecture

Don’t worry, we can help you through all the standard phases of architectural work - Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Contract Documents, Bidding and Negotiation, and Contract Administration. For full services new construction, we tackle the design inside and out, and assemble knowledgeable and creative teams of engineers to make the magic happen.

Healthy People

Now that you have outlined goals and steps to retrofit your asset to zero emissions over time, how can we work to execute the projects while promoting the best health and wellness outcomes for all people involved during and after? We evaluate the health and safety of materials through the lens of red-list free products, prioritizing regenerative materials and new innovations in technologies to minimize harmful chemicals. We dig into labor and supply chain issues harming human welfare in the extraction of raw materials, to forced labor and unsafe working conditions in manufacturing. And from construction and installation health concerns through end-user occupants to enjoy without harmful off-gassing or particulate pollution

Visioning

Don’t know what you need? That’s ok, we can do that too! Sometimes the hardest question is “what” do you need to do (with a site/ with a building/ to make the next step towards a sustainable future). Atn: can spend the time with you to sort all that out. Let’s brainstorm, get all the cards on the table, and work to make a map to navigate the ins-and-outs of your project together.

And yes, if you’ve made it this far, we know these stock images are the same… we’re a work in progress!