PASSIVE DESIGN

The proposed Larkin Building embraces passive design through integration of a green house, window orientation for solar gain, and high performance materials.

Sustainability

“As architects and designers, it is our responsibility to understand the impact of our built environment on our natural environment.”
Sustainability

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Sustainability Design at Architectural Resources

APPROACH

Architectural Resources’ sustainable design practice has deep comprehensive experience assisting on the full spectrum of facility planning, renovation, and new construction projects.

We regularly provide partners with strategic planning, feasibility studies, accreditation and compliance consultation, in addition to full design and construction phase services for sustainable practice.

Net Zero

Sustainability is a holistic approach to design and construction that integrates the massing, program, technology, and materials. Our team has learned that successful projects achieve environmental responsibility with a balance of program goals, aesthetic design, and project understanding. Our team is working on innovative projects that will achieve net zero energy use.

Sustainability Design at Architectural Resources
Sustainability Design at Architectural Resources

Design for Solar Solutions Replenishing

Solar design includes a comprehensive understanding of site context and requirements. Our projects strive to design for passive solar gain and shading to offset temperature regulation, as well as include solar energy generation when possible.

LEED + WELL

The buildings we work, play, and live in greatly impact our overall health and wellbeing. LEED and WELL are two widely used building rating systems to score sustainability and factors supporting physical and mental health. A|r is proud to have a wide variety of certified projects in our portfolio, and to always design with these forward-thinking concepts in mind.

Sustainability Design by Architectural Resources
Sustainability Design by Architectural Resources

REPLENISHING MATERIALS

Our team understands the impact of the materials we choose to work with on a daily basis. Using materials that are sustainably procured and processed, recycled and re-purposed, as well as high performing is of utmost importance to us.

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505 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202

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303 West 13th Street New York, NY 10014

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