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Will New Refrigerant Rules Impact the Design of Your Building?

December 15, 2016 | Blog

On September 26, 2016 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued new bans on refrigerants used in HVAC&R equipment. These rules further regulate refrigerants on the basis of […]

Arc – GBCI’s Path to Performance Has a Toll Booth

December 1, 2016 | Blog

GBCI’s introduction of their new Arc platform is exciting. I have been a LEED supporter and practitioner now for 15+ years and have witnessed all of its […]

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies are now the Solutions of Choice

November 24, 2015 | Blog

The world has reached a tipping point: Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies are now the solutions of choice, with other options taking second place. […]

Creating Less Barriers for Learning – Acoustics

October 24, 2015 | Blog

Many factors make teaching and learning more challenging. As architects, our goal is to create spaces that enhance the teaching experience and not be an […]

What Schools Mean to Communities

August 14, 2015 | Blog

Our firm has a long history of being involved in the creation of school facilities, specifically designing and constructing school buildings that meet the needs […]

Water Efficiency Makes a Difference

December 18, 2014 | Blog

Water efficiency has been a focus category in LEED since its introduction in 2000. More specifically, LEED has advocated for reduction in potable water use […]