Green Building
The green building industry has now become an immense field which is developing at very rapid rate. Unfortunately with all the greenwashing occurring it can be often very difficult to know what is really a good environmentally responsible choice and what is not. Minuta Architecture continually strives to increase the degree of environmental responsibility we acknowledge in the way we operate and practice. We offer ecologically focused design services, are a member company of USGBC, practice locally, and have several LEED AP’s on staff and in our design team. Our staff of professionals educated on green building and sustainability will be able to assist you in making good ecologically sound design decisions in your project.
With energy costs on the rise building green makes sense. Green buildings have lower operational costs due to resource efficiency. They are also more productive as they have a focus on creating healthy quality environments in which building occupants will be more productive. Minuta Architecture strives to incorporate and advocates for some of the most accessible green building strategies in all of our projects:
- Resource Efficiency: Energy, Material and Water conservation strategies reduce utility costs for owners and the environmental impact of the structure.
- Indoor Environmental Quality: Creating healthy and productive environments for building occupants is key for companies to operate successfully and sustainably.
- Durability: Building sustainably means sustainable durable buildings that will last.
- Adaptability: Building to anticipate change and master planning growth ensures building longevity and productivity.
- Solar Design: Planned solar orientation of buildings and passive and active solar gain strategies can reduce both heating and cooling energy bills.
- Natural Ventilation: Cross ventilation and planned stack effect will help to reduce indoor air conditioning costs.
- Daylighting: Well-planned building glazing will help to reduce energy costs by supplementing or eliminating the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours.
As the green building movement grows we hope to assist clients in integrating even more advanced green building strategies into their buildings and properties.