For more than two decades, the studio has been a pioneer in Zero Energy and Low Impact Solutions, treating each project as an opportunity to push initiatives beyond code minimums toward truly climate responsive design. This long term focus is amplified through the Box Lab initiative — an in-house testbed for zero energy, low carbon prototypes, new assemblies, and circular material strategies scaled across the broader portfolio.
Zero Carbon Design
Minimizing the environmental impact of construction and day to day emissions
Ecological Design
Designing buildings to work in harmony with, and even mimic, their local ecology
Microgrid & Resiliency Design
Improving the operational efficiency and resilience of power systems
Process & Systems Design
Taking a far sighted approach to the way buildings are programmed to run
Zero Net Energy Retrofits
Modifying existing buildings to bring them on course for Net Zero targets
Existing Building Decarbonization
Helping to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy
Assurance, Certification & Assessment
Providing valuable data and proof of performance, sustainability, and productivity
Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
Providing a clear picture of the inputs and outputs of materials and energy
Circular Economy Strategy
Facilitating collaborations to promote recycling and reduce waste
On-Site Renewables
Locating, designing, and commissioning renewable power sources such as solar
Energy Storage
Optimizing supply and demand through strategic thermal, virtual, and battery storage
SDG Reporting
Tracking progress toward and providing strategy to meet Sustainable Development Goals
ESG Reporting
Helping to comply with the increasing volume of ESG regulations
Environmental & Resource Use Strategy
Building a strategy for sustainable use of energy, refrigerant, water, and waste
Business Case Development
Providing technical data and insight to develop detailed strategic business cases
Asset Sustainability Appraisals
Identifying opportunities and obstacles to improving buildings’ efficiency and comfort
Building Performance Optimization
Reducing operating costs and environmental impact while increasing wellbeing and productivity
Resiliency
Design and execution of onsite resources to deliver power during planned and unplanned outages
Building Certifications — LEED, LBC
Full certification management from pre-design through post-occupancy documentation