Sustainable Design
The incorporation of sustainable building ideas such as green building, intelligent building, and energy efficiency has long been an integral part of SOM’s design excellence. We implement these concepts—through advanced building control systems, climatically responsive layouts, waste reduction principles, and natural daylighting—in projects executed throughout the world.
The sustainable design process recognizes that building materials—and the energy required to extract or create them—are not infinite and must be carefully considered during all aspects of design and construction, and even post-construction. Additionally, a sustainable building incorporates natural systems from daylight to fresh air, providing a superior environment for the occupants as well as a better long-term contribution to the surrounding environment.
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