FIRM TEAM MEMBERS AWARDS PUBLICATIONS SUSTAINABILITY PRAISE
SBA
a is dedicated to the implementation of sustainable design
principles. We are a member of the Green Building Council and
also have expertise in LEED’s analysis to
evaluate materials and systems. Passive and active solar design, water
harvesting, the use of sustainable materials in design and
construction, along with natural methods of cooling, lighting and
heating, all contribute to a long life-cycle performance and a healthy
living environment.
There are consistently more “Green” building materials on the market and SBA stays educated about them through internal monthly materials seminars. We also maintain a large library of building materials and keep it updated with the most current “Green“ products. For example, newly developed lime paints and plasters, or mineral-based reactive color etching in concrete, provide extremely durable, low cost yet attractive, repairable, and environmentally friendly finishes.
Innovative sustainable design does not have to be expensive. In the Arroyo Chico Project, a 17 home development in Tierra Contenta in Santa Fe, SBA focused its efforts on material and resource efficiency, with passive solar design and a water-harvesting system installed at each roof drain. The benefits for homeowners included cost savings on energy bills, longer lasting flooring and roofing, and an ability to maintain healthy landscaping through periods of drought. The estimated value of green design for each house over a 30-year period was $8000 or $132,367 for the development as a whole. Environmental considerations when building are crucial to the quality of life of occupants. With good design, we can anticipate and provide space that will nourish and inspire.
SBA
a is dedicated to the implementation of sustainable design
principles. We are a member of the Green Building Council and
also have expertise in LEED’s analysis to
evaluate materials and systems. Passive and active solar design, water
harvesting, the use of sustainable materials in design and
construction, along with natural methods of cooling, lighting and
heating, all contribute to a long life-cycle performance and a healthy
living environment. There are consistently more “Green” building materials on the market and SBA stays educated about them through internal monthly materials seminars. We also maintain a large library of building materials and keep it updated with the most current “Green“ products. For example, newly developed lime paints and plasters, or mineral-based reactive color etching in concrete, provide extremely durable, low cost yet attractive, repairable, and environmentally friendly finishes.
Innovative sustainable design does not have to be expensive. In the Arroyo Chico Project, a 17 home development in Tierra Contenta in Santa Fe, SBA focused its efforts on material and resource efficiency, with passive solar design and a water-harvesting system installed at each roof drain. The benefits for homeowners included cost savings on energy bills, longer lasting flooring and roofing, and an ability to maintain healthy landscaping through periods of drought. The estimated value of green design for each house over a 30-year period was $8000 or $132,367 for the development as a whole. Environmental considerations when building are crucial to the quality of life of occupants. With good design, we can anticipate and provide space that will nourish and inspire.