Page 22 - Bernardon Proposal-Bayhealth Milford Primary Care Clinic

www.bernardon.com

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 13 projects
(one Platinum, three Gold, seven 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 ■ Maximize direct line of sight to vision
(LEED) Accredited Professionals (AP), supported glazing for building occupants in regularly
by an additional nineteen (19) LEED AP on staff. occupied spaces.
■ Include recycling stations that will be
The design philosophy at Bernardon focuses convenient to use.
on satisfying each project’s unique goals ■ Incorporate adequate ventilation in
regarding functionality and aesthetics while workrooms and copy rooms.
meeting the targeted budget. We strive to ■ Consider high efficiency light fixtures
incorporate sustainable or “green” elements in all that include daylight and/or occupancy
of our designs. Bernardon strives to incorporate sensors in order to control light output
“Low Hanging Fruit - Great Practices” into our depending on available natural daylight.
design process and into the product that results ■ Specify materials with low VOC (volatile
from our intellectual design, regardless of organic compound) content.
whether LEED certification is the goal. Some ■ Recommend the use of rapidly renewable
considerations would include: resources.
■ Endeavor to specify materials that
■ Encourage the use of high efficiency incorporate recycled content.
plumbing fixtures and dry fixtures such
as composting toilets and waterless Whether pursuing LEED certification or not,
urinals in order to reduce the generation sustainability, good design and cost-effective
of wastewater and potable water practices will always be considered and
demand. reviewed so that the best and most economical
■ Encourage the use of interior vegetation solutions are achieved.
to promote healthy indoor environmental
quality.

BERNARDON | RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Architectural and Engineering Services for Bayhealth | Milford Primary Care Clinic | August 19, 2022 Page 19