architecture+ was an early advocate for sustainable design. We incorporate our building technology expertise into our comprehensive approach. We provide clients with sustainable options and systems that reduce operating costs, energy usage, and carbon footprint that their staff can operate, maintain, and improve over time. We consider it our responsibility to inform and educate owners on the pros and cons of each option as well as their associated capital costs and payback.

architecture+ has been an integral team member for many sustainable design projects of various scales and building types both regionally and nationally. We have been the project lead on several successfully certified LEED Silver and LEED Gold buildings and have a deep understanding of and familiarity with the entire process and all that it entails. Regardless of whether or not LEED certification is an expressed goal of a project, sustainable design principals are an inherent and integral part of our design process and overall project approach. In addition to LEED, we have substantial experience working with Passive House Design, Executive Order 88, NYSERDA, and the New York State Green Building Tax Credit.

We are a signatory firm and strong supporter of the American Institute of Architect’s 2030 Commitment. The 2030 Commitment is an effort to combat climate change by promoting design and construction of carbon neutral buildings and developments by the year 2030. As designers, we feel that we are uniquely qualified to bring our collaborative design approach and strong technical knowledge together to work towards a more sustainable built environment.