SUSTAINABILITY

Ole Sondresen Architect strongly believes any relevant design must include an all-encompassing holistic approach to the notion of sustainability as it directly impacts building inhabitants and energy costs, as well as the future of our urban and natural environment. The health of our colleagues, contractors, clients and their families is as much a priority as any other, guiding our specific design decisions, material choices and project specifications. In this regard, all of our built projects incorporate the use of reclaimed, salvaged or recycled materials, natural light, energy efficient lighting, appliances and efficient building systems, whenever possible. While the positive effects of these choices, reducing waste, energy consumption and long-term building costs, is undeniable, they also improve the experience of the user by adding richly, contextual layers, improving air and lighting quality.

 
SITING

SITING

LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS

LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS

PLANTED ROOF

PLANTED ROOF

REFLECTIVE ROOFING

REFLECTIVE ROOFING

WATER COLLECTION

WATER COLLECTION

RECLAIMED MATERIALS

RECLAIMED MATERIALS

LOUVERS

LOUVERS

HEALTHY MATERIALS

HEALTHY MATERIALS

LIGHT SHELVES

LIGHT SHELVES

LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

GEOTHERMAL HEATING + COOLING

GEOTHERMAL HEATING + COOLING

HABITAT CREATION

HABITAT CREATION

SUN SHADING

SUN SHADING

SITE RESTORATION

SITE RESTORATION

ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATION

ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATION

ROOF PROGRAMMING

ROOF PROGRAMMING

WATER RETENTION

WATER RETENTION

LIGHTING

LIGHTING

BIOSWALES

BIOSWALES

FOOD + FARMING

FOOD + FARMING

POROUS VS. NON POROUS PAVING

POROUS VS. NON POROUS PAVING

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

SOLAR HOT WATER

SOLAR HOT WATER

LOW IMPACT LANDSCAPING

LOW IMPACT LANDSCAPING

NATURAL VENTILATION

NATURAL VENTILATION

ADAPTIVE REUSE

ADAPTIVE REUSE

BICYCLE COMMUTING

BICYCLE COMMUTING