LEED Consultation

Green Design and Sutstainability Services:

• Tax credit evaluation

• LEED certification for new and existing buildings and homes

• Renovation of existing buildings for increased energy efficiency

• Design of new buildings with multiple environmental strategies

• Engineer coordination for maximum value of energy performance

Sensitivity to the effects of buildings and homes on the natural environment has always been a guiding principle at Jonathan Miller Architects. Feeling a moral imperative to be stewards of the earth, as Architects we realize an opportunity: the magnitude of the positive impact we can have on the environment. From our in-office recycling program to environmental design, capitalizing on that opportunity is a core value. 

Recent studies show that buildings represent 39% of primary energy use in the United States. Consuming 72% of electricity and 40% of raw materials, buildings present a huge opportunity for increasing the level our environmental responsibility. With rating systems in place like energy star and LEED, we can now easily quantify that level. We have experience in LEED certified projects, and have LEED accredited professionals on staff to lend their expertise.

Our design process is rooted in the land, from site selection, careful orientation of the building into its site, to using cisterns to capture rainwater for irrigation. Designing walls and windows such that they contribute to reduced energy consumption reduces a building’s impact on the environment and pays dividends to the owner through reduced utility bills. Utilizing evolving technologies like solar panels and vegetated roofs can further those efforts. These principles can be employed in new buildings or through renovation of existing ones.

Many Architects today practice some form of green design, but in the process most of them lose sight of what timeless, traditional architecture is. Contrary to what can be seen around the world today, green architecture does not have to look like it just landed from outer space. As environmentally conscious traditional Architects, we possess the unique ability to create green architecture with a warm, traditional feel. You really can have the best of both worlds in this case.

Our design process inherently results in a reduced impact on the environment. Whether your desire is simply to employ some environmentally sound principles to reduce your utility bills or to attain LEED certification to demonstrate your commitment to the environment, we have the experience, knowledge and values to meet your goals.