Sustainable Design

Commitment
PBS&J is committed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s goal “to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”

PBS&J’s “Green Team” is composed of professionals in the following fields:

  • Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Interior Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Structural Engineering

The Future of our Planet:
Sustainable Design
The four elements—Earth, Water, Fire (Energy), and Air—play pivotal roles in the science of sustainability. Sustainability is defined as “the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” With global warming and the reduction of available fossil fuels, the energy-dependent construction industry is a prime focus of sustainability.

PBS&J is a green firm. We believe in designing environmentally responsible, healthy projects, for every client, whether or not they are interested in obtaining a LEED® certification. PBS&J offers the expertise required for LEED certification and sustainable design under one umbrella.

Experience
PBS&J’s established practice in research and design of sustainable design projects reflects our understanding of a client’s evolving energy-saving and environmental goals. Our nationwide network of technical professionals includes experienced architects, engineers, scientists, and construction managers that meet practical needs while addressing budget constraints with innovative solutions and exceptional design.

Sustainable Design Experience

  • Overture Development Group: Celebration, Florida
    • The Conservatory™ at Celebration Place

  • Harmony: Osceola County, Florida
    • Harmony Equestrian Center

  • Florida State University: Tallahassee, Florida
    • Off the Grid Classroom

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Worth District
    (Lackland Air Force Base): San Antonio, Texas
    • Dormitories

  • Orange County: Irvine, California
    • The Great Park

  • Pinellas County Utilities: Clearwater, Florida
    • Landfill Contractor Building
    • Maintenance Contractor
    • Household Chemical Collection Center
    • Waste-to-Energy Administration

  • Sarasota County: Sarasota, Florida
    • Fire Station No. 1
    • Fire Station No. 10

  • St. Johns County Florida
    • Fire Rescue and Administration Building

  • Seminole Indian Tribe: Hendry, Florida
    • Seminole Wellness Center

  • University of Texas: Austin, Texas
    • Childcare Development Center
    • Research Office Complex

Services

  • LEED® Certification: New Construction
  • LEED Certification: Existing Buildings
  • LEED Certification: Commercial Interiors
  • LEED Certification: Core Development
  • Design of Sustainable Projects
  • Lectures for your Organization
  • Sustainable Campus and Master Planned Developments

LEED® is a registered trademark of the
U.S. Green Building Council.
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