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Powers Brown Architecture has always supported the concept of “sustainability” in design. The thought process is such that “green building” is an extension of a good economic design. If you start with a good economic design, you will be on your way toward a product that is now being labeled “green” as your end product. This is a practice that has been in place with the principals for over thirty years. Today, with more and more environmental issues in the forefront, Powers Brown Architecture is ahead of the curve. The firm incorporates environmentally responsible and healthy products that meet the “green” definition on projects when program and budget allows. At this writing, the firm ranked number 12 by the Houston Business Journal “Green-Houston” list and has nine LEED projects in progress.
Lakeview Business Park, office/warehouse, Missouri City, TX Powers Brown Architecture maintains an internal intranet site with links to materials and manufacturers whose products meet the green definition, such as Milliken Carpet, and non-off gassing sealants and adhesives, specifying such products when appropriate. The firm is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and has membership on the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment. The team is familiar with and will employ when appropriate, strategies to incorporate the intent of Executive Orders 13101- Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, and 13123 – Greening the Government through Efficient Energy Management during project development. Other initiatives including The Department of Energy’s standards are included in the firm’s database. |
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