At BWA, we feel that sustainable practices are inseparable from good design. In each of our projects, we work closely with our clients and team of consultants at each phase to arrive at integrated, energy-efficient, lasting and elegant structures which are tailored to their surroundings.

We believe that a sustainable design approach should incorporate:
careful siting and window opening and detailing to take full advantage of passive solar principles for heating and cooling
fsc certified wood and efficient framing layouts
radiant floor heating
photovoltaic system to take the building off grid
collection of surface water and dispersal using natural drainage on site rather than channeling to storm drains
non-toxic and green alternative materials which promote conscientious stewardship of natural resources
recycleable and salvaged building materials
connections and transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces to create an intensity and variety of use even on a compact site