Our Commitment to a Better World

At BNIM, our commitment to sustainability is embedded in all aspects of the work that we do. It is an integral part of the way we collaborate and design and it is a philosophy shared by many of the clients and consultants with whom we work. It is our belief that sustainable design creates architecture that not only performs technologically but also stirs the imagination of its inhabitants, reconnecting them to their innate knowledge of the living world.

Over the last two decades, BNIM has consistently shown leadership in the industry, helping to change the way architects and clients design and build efficient and sustaining environments. From the AIA Committee on the Environment to the founding of the US Green Building Council, BNIM has raised the standards of environmental performance.

We strive to concentrate on finding the efficiency and diversity inherent in nature and creating design solutions that are responsive, autonomous and full of spirit. This ethos compels each of our studios to create buildings that enhance human-health and productivity through a process that is interactive and inclusive of all the stakeholders in its dialogue. Our intent is to take the everyday opportunity to design and build structures whose response raises human consciousness and enriches the supporting community.

With Elements, our sustainable consulting division, our knowledge of green design is available to clients and competitors who can benefit from years of experience with LEED®, access to resources and the integration of these design principles on their projects. Elements improves the performance of buildings from the standpoint of energy and environmental performance and human health and productivity. We believe that we have a responsibility to see the building industry improve its environmental, economic and social performance to enhance the quality of life in our communities. It just makes sense.