built environments

Building Science  |  Architecture
 
 

[ about our firm ]

 
 

Why:  Achieving the enduring structure...  All too often construction and maintenance practices fall short.  The result is a myriad of challenges affecting building performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant well-being.   We’ve built a firm dedicated to preventing and mitigating these risks.  From building investigations to complete design and management services, we help businesses achieve healthy, prosperous environments. 

Who:  Built Environments was formed as a team of dedicated architects and consultants committed to improving architecture through intelligent building science.  Our commitment is more than just a tagline.    Our key personnel have over 50 years of combined experience that merges building physics and environmental science with complete architectural services.    Our specialties are moisture management, energy performance, sustainable architecture, and indoor environmental quality.  We are field-oriented and cross-disciplined to deliver unique approaches to building investigations, project scoping, implementation, and quality control.  We are practical, responsive, and invariably attentive to cost effective solutions and aggressive schedules.   Our style is personable and our standards are high.  We nurture relationships and we strive to deliver thorough, objective solutions that allow our clients to make informed decisions.  

What:  Our practice is wide-ranging, encompassing new construction, remodels, distressed properties, and build-outs.  We offer the highest quality investigative services including forensic analysis, EIFS inspection, due diligence studies, indoor air quality testing, infrared thermography, and water damage assessments.  Related services include hygrothermal simulations, energy modeling, LEED certification consulting, research, and expert witnessing.   As a full service architectural firm, Built Environments provides pre-planning and feasibility studies, design, construction documents, and project administration. We take pride in our reputation for excellent design, attention to detail, and on time project close-outs.  Built Environments utilizes the latest in CAD and BIM technologies capable of delivering the highest quality in construction documents, 3D modeling, and rendering. 

And How:   We combine cutting-edge analysis with decades of forensics experience.  We merge this with the talent of enduring design.   The result... truly superior performance enabling productive, healthy and prosperous environments.  From the design studio to the job site, we deliver buildings that work.

 

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