Today is Earth Day!

Building construction and operations account for more global emissions than any other industry. Achieving sustainable living conditions while using eco-friendly building materials has been, and will remain at the forefront of architecture and construction.

Here’s a look at some ways architects around the world are implementing sustainable practices and designing our way out of the climate crisis:

• English company, Green&Blue, has created Bee bricks, perforated blocks that replace traditional bricks in buildings to provide a resting place for different species of bees.
• Prioritizing steel, lumber, concrete, and finishing materials from companies that use environmentally responsible manufacturing techniques or recycled materials support a sustainable mission.
• Considering sun orientation when determining window placement on a structure can welcome daylight and natural ventilation to reduce energy requirements on the building.
• Choosing trees, plants, and grasses that are native to the area can reduce irrigation needs, while trees can shade the roof and windows during the hottest time of day.
• Bamboo is a biodegradable material that does not require pesticides or fertilizers for growth. It is a popular alternative for hardwood floors in interior design methods. 

We are committed to sustainable design, and continued efforts to preserve our home, planet earth.