Do you have ambitious sustainability goals?
Let’s take your design to the next level with a science-based approach to sustainable practices.
Whether or not you want to seek green building certification, green certification metrics can help guide your sustainability strategy. Our team can help you define the best path for your project.
Building green is complex, but it can also be approachable.
Understanding each project’s needs is critical for success. Eco-conscious design is not one-size-fits-all.
Sustainable design is more than fulfilling the requirements of a checklist — although the metrics of certification programs can often be a helpful guide, even if you don’t intend to certify your project.
We focus on what is appropriate for the specifics of your property, feasible for your budget, and how it will improve the quality of life of everyone who inhabits the space.
If you’re looking to serve as an example for your community, receive incentives from your project’s jurisdiction, increase your marketing potential, or simply track how far your project pushes the envelope toward the leading edge, a green building certification could be a worthwhile endeavor.
Understanding your project’s specific needs is critical for certification success. Are you aiming for Net Zero energy? A super low carbon footprint? An ecologically restored site? A variety of certifications are available to help us track how well your project meets these goals and more.
Our team has accreditations and experience in a variety of green building certifications, including LEED, Passive House, Built Green, and the Living Building Challenge. We use this knowledge in all our projects, but if you are interested in certification, we can help you figure out which certification makes the most sense for your project and help you achieve your goals.
AIA 2030 Commitment
Board & Vellum is an AIA 2030 Commitment signatory because we understand that the impact we have as AEC professionals is immense.
LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council
Our team includes many LEED-accredited professionals who possess comprehensive knowledge of contemporary sustainable practices across disciplines and sectors.
Living Building Challenge
We have multiple team members with experience on Living Building or other ILFI-certified projects, the most rigorous green building certification in the world.
We are in this together.
Our goal is to be a vital member of the community actively leading the charge. As we’ve pushed ahead, we’re honored by the recognition we’ve received as we reach for new goals.
BUILD Sustainable Building Awards 2019
We are thrilled to report that Board & Vellum has been honored by BUILD magazine as the Architecture & Interior Design Firm of the Year for the state of Washington for the BUILD Sustainable Building Awards. In the words of BUILD, the merit-based Sustainable Building Awards “reward the work done within the vast green building […]
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Achieved a Just label from the International Living Future Institute in 2023.
Honored as a finalist for residential landscape design.
Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals.
Our team includes certified Passive House consultants.
A Certified LGBT Business Enterprise Since 2016.
Honoring companies that lead in promoting equality.