hb+a Architects

LEED certification and sustainability consulting

LEED BD+C (Building Design + Construction)
Support for new construction and major renovations, including offices, institutions, hotels, and multi‑family buildings over four stories. LEED BD+C services cover goal‑setting, integrative design, documentation, and coordination through final certification for New Construction, Core & Shell, and K–12 school projects.

GreenPoint Rated
Consulting for GreenPoint Rated homes and multifamily projects, with a focus on energy performance, water savings, and healthy indoor air quality. This service is well suited to California residential work that needs a clear, third‑party green label aligned with local codes and incentive programs.

Living Building Challenge
Strategic guidance for projects aiming for the Living Building Challenge or using it as a framework for regenerative design. Support includes net‑positive energy and water strategies, low‑carbon and red‑list–free materials, and approaches that connect circularity, ecology, and social equity in the built environment.

Architecture

Innovative, sustainability-focused buildings that balance form, function, and context to create places people genuinely enjoy using.

Interior design

Thoughtful interiors for residential, commercial, and institutional spaces that improve comfort, usability, and visual clarity while supporting each client’s culture and brand.

Urban design and planning

Planning and design strategies that shape walkable, resilient neighborhoods, linking buildings, public space, and mobility systems to support vibrant community life.

Product design

Custom products and details—lighting, furniture, and components—that extend the architectural concept and bring refinement and cohesion to each project.

Feasibility studies

Up‑front studies that test what is possible on a site, including entitlement paths, zoning constraints, yield, budget ranges, and key risks, so decisions are grounded and actionable.

Small-space design consulting

Targeted design support for compact or constrained spaces, using layout, storage, and light to maximize usefulness and character.

Technical advisory

Specialist input on systems, envelopes, materials, and construction methods to improve quality, constructability, and long‑term performance.

Accessibility and code consultation

Review and guidance to help projects meet or exceed building codes and accessibility standards, reducing risk while creating environments that work for more people.

Branding for design practices

Branding services tailored to architecture and design studios, including visual identity, messaging, and positioning that clarify what you do, why it matters, and whom it serves—helping you stand out and connect with the right clients.

Wayfinding and signage

Design of clear, intuitive wayfinding and signage systems that help people navigate buildings, campuses, and transit environments with ease while reinforcing each place’s identity and brand. This includes hierarchy, typography, mapping, and placement strategies that support accessibility and create a cohesive experience from arrival to destination