A Brief History on Our Relationship to Air Quality Sustainable building factors in the health of the inhabitants, the impact on the community, and the impact on the earth. The definition of sustainability on dictionary.com specifically states “avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.” Being mindful of […]
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Infographic: 7 Key Benefits of Owning Historic Property
Historic landmarks have a certain charm and aesthetic to them… not to mention great educational value! As a LEED Certified, sustainable design architecture firm, we see historic buildings, landmarks, and districts in an extremely positive light. Amazingly, this is also how the government sees historic objects, too. Once an object, property, or district is deemed […]
Infographic: Why Solar Energy Shines Compared to Other Forms of Electrical Energy
Environmental Impacts of Solar Energy, by Tom Kacandes Friend and colleague, Tom Kacandes, thoroughly evaluates the environmental impacts of solar panels. He uses the “life cycle” of the panels to show the effects of solar energy compared to other forms of electrical energy. In short, solar overshadows every other form of electrical energy, even wind […]