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Sustainability Reflects Responsibility!

We believe that architecture should inspire environmental
stewardship. Buildings that respond to the environment
and that use materials and resources that are responsible
and sustainable promote healthy environments for living.
The firm has designed ten projects (one Platinum, three
Gold, four Silver, and two Certified) which have received
LEED certification.

Bernardon is dedicated to educating our clients in design
and construction practices that significantly reduce or
offset the negative impact of buildings on the environment
and its occupants. This dedication is reflected in the fact
that five (5) of the firm’s principals are Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited
Professionals (AP), supported by an additional nineteen
(19) LEED AP on staff.

The design philosophy at Bernardon focuses on satisfying
each project’s unique goals regarding functionality and
aesthetics while meeting the targeted budget. We strive
to incorporate sustainable or “green” elements in all of
our designs. Bernardon strives to incorporate “Low
Hanging Fruit - Great Practices” into our design process ■ Incorporate adequate ventilation in workrooms
and into the product that results from our intellectual and copy rooms.
design, regardless of whether LEED certification is the ■ Consider high efficiency light fixtures that include
goal. Some considerations would include: daylight and/or occupancy sensors in order to
control light output depending on available natural
■ Encourage the use of high efficiency plumbing daylight.
fixtures and dry fixtures such as composting ■ Specify materials with low VOC (volatile organic
toilets and waterless urinals in order to reduce compound) content.
the generation of wastewater and potable water ■ Recommend the use of rapidly renewable
demand. resources.
■ Encourage the use of interior vegetation to ■ Endeavor to specify materials that incorporate
promote healthy indoor environmental quality. recycled content.
■ Maximize direct line of sight to vision glazing for
building occupants in regularly occupied spaces. Whether pursuing LEED certification or not, sustainability,
■ Include recycling stations that will be convenient good design and cost-effective practices will always
to use. be considered and reviewed so that the best and most
economical solutions are achieved.

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