Approaches

The best green buildings go beyond proper specifications for a new building in the middle of a cornfield. With every new project our team evaluates the unique circumstances that will affect a project's effectiveness.

They are about connections on many different levels:

These buildings celebrate the forces of our planet, of our solar system, and of our universe. They connect us with time, place, and circumstance. They allow us to glimpse our spirit, even when we are engrossed in the most intense work activities.
They integrate with the fabric of existing communities, enhancing them.
They support walking, bicycling and mass transit.
They provide value to all citizens of their surrounding community.
They carefully manage the use of resources (air, water, energy, and building materials) from construction to operation to demolition.
They enhance the comfort and effectiveness of their occupants.

We refer to these ecological building and social equity design parameters as urban ecology. MNA's LEED certified staff are well prepared to support clients with whatever level of green design they wish to pursue.