We believe in the power of design to affect positive change in the use and experience of built environments. We work with clients to discover how they might maximize the use of their facilities to be more effective, and the experience of their environments to be rich and humane. In the planning and design of environments we practice “on the ground” research. Our ethnographic research involves direct observation and a way of looking at the use of environments that reveals truths about how people and organizations function in their current space, and provides insight into how a new or renovated facility might improve the “work” of that unique group, community or organization. Our fresh and energetic approach to design, backed by deep experience, delivers highly functional, durable and sustainable environments. In working this way, we creatively go beyond the typical approach of solving apparent problems to discovering and realizing unforeseen opportunities for our clients. LEED accreditation is something we have taken to heart since 2006, and have the experience and ability to deliver super green, "smart" energy saving designs utilizing common, tested and cost effective strategies. Our firm is a member of the 2030 Challenge, focusing our efforts on energy reduction in all the buildings we design.
