Sustainability
Sustainability, or ecological design, is about using today’s resources responsibly to avoid harming future generations and to maintain the availability of materials for long-term use. This forward-thinking philosophy reinforces our commitment to designing for both present needs and future well-being. Our sustainable design approach centers on creating structures that support social and environmental well-being. By prioritizing the health and comfort of occupants and reducing the negative impact on the planet, we achieve a balanced, responsible, and holistic architectural practice. Through minimizing waste, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources, and incorporating eco-friendly materials, we design high-performance, energy-efficient buildings that not only benefit their users but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
Principles of Sustainable Design
- Optimize site potential
- Minimize non-renewable energy consumption and waste
- Use environmentally preferable products
- Protect and conserve water
- Improve indoor air quality
- Enhance operational and maintenance practices
- Create healthy and productive environments
Sustainable Design Services
- Daylighting
- LEED Consulting and Design
- Energy Audits
- Energy Modeling
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Life-Cycle Assessments
- Commissioning
- Facility Assessments
Our Process
Embedded in our culture and actions are the concepts of altruism, social responsibility, and sustainability.
At Pickering Associates, we are committed to doing what is right. We do so by demonstrating environmental, economic and social accountability and by actively promoting a culture of health and safety for our employees and clients. Pickering Associates has several LEED accredited design professionals on staff that have completed various LEED Registered or Certified projects. Completed projects have earned Certified, Silver, Gold, and even Platinum status. Pickering Associates designed and built the first, and currently only, LEED Platinum home in West Virginia, which is a zero-net-energy home that serves as a prototype for sustainable building practices in the region.
Our team works with local business owners and industry leaders to design high-efficiency solutions that minimize or mitigate environmental impact. In collaboration with our renewable energy company, Pickering Energy Solutions, we have designed and installed numerous solar power systems in the US and Africa over the past decade. In addition to designing systems for local and global partners, we installed our own photo voltaic systems which provide the majority of power used by two of our office buildings and includes four fast-charging EV stations.
