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Sustainability for M+NLB is all about understanding the resource needs of a facility and then minimizing consumption, maximizing utilization, and reducing waste.
We have been designing energy-efficient buildings for almost 50 years. As sustainable design has moved into the forefront of responsible building technology, so has our reputation as sustainable design experts with recognized projects across the country. M+NLB has participated in over 20 LEED projects, nine of which are certified Gold. In addition, 30 percent of our staff is LEED Accredited.
Our portfolio also includes a research component focusing on alternative energy reduction strategies, including the use of displacement and natural ventilation strategies in healthcare facilities, as well as the reduction of energy use in data centers, and our work with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to develop a benchmarking protocol for testing hospital system efficiencies for the California Energy Commission.
Our experience and success specifically in the area of sustainability have been recognized by numerous organizations and governments through awards and other recognition:
- 2007 - 2011 Practice Greenhealth’s Champion for Change award
- 2009 - First Portland, Oregon business to receive the BEST Business Center’s new “Portland Climate Champion” recognition
- 2009 - Climate Registered™ status by successfully registering its comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions inventory with The Climate Registry, of which the firm is a founding member
- 2009 - Colorado Environmental Leadership Award, Gold Tier
- 2010 - Designated as one of the Nashville Post’s 2010 “Green Heroes”
- 2011 - Certified San Francisco Green Business
- 2011 - Sacramento Area Sustainable Business
- 2011 - City of Houston's Tier 1/Platinum designation for the Houston Green Office Challenge
See a listing of our LEED projects by clicking the link below.
Download the Sustainable Design pdf.
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