About Us
Scope of Services
Benefits of Sustainable Design for Buildings
Buildings are not only practical embodiments of design, but cultural icons, as well, which demonstrate ideas to society. We believe that to create positive change, action at the level of culture will have more profound and enduring effects than politics, money, or science. Each sustainably designed and constructed building is part of an effort leading to the goal of positive environmental impact for the building, its construction, and its use. A successful green building project results in a building that is an enduring and tangible monument to the feasibility of a sustainable society.Products and Methods Research and Development
Original research for building process improvement, including all aspects of modular construction; technology innovation, including HVAC systems and products, building materials and building systems; building diagnostics and metrics.
Green Building Specifications
Specifications development and implementation for Community Development Corporations, State housing departments, municipalities, funders and private developers.
Training and Education
Technical training workshops for development teams and housing providers; on-site training for construction crews; modular process and field implementation training.
Consulting Expertise
Direct technical assistance to building teams and project managers; design reviews and construction process partnering; systems integration, energy modeling, equipment evaluations and performance testing; specifications review.
Architectural Design, Engineering and Construction Management
Includes design and engineering services for new construction and renovations of multi-family, mixed-use projects, small commercial and transit-oriented development as well as modular construction.
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