Sustainable Design
H2M's sustainable designs incorporate a "whole systems approach." Our building designs utilize energy efficient systems taking into account the building envelope, electrical and mechanical systems, site, local environment, and the materials used. Our plans for regions, municipalities and neighborhoods consider how to balance transportation demands and economics with environmental conservation, historic preservation and community quality of life. We believe that sustainability does not have to cost more and can be implemented through integrated design, analysis and research. What sets H2M apart from other A/E firms is that our LEED Accredited Professionals specialize in all the disciplines that may be required for any sustainable/green project.
Sustainable Site Design
- Brownfield Redevelopment
- Transit Oriented Design
- Light Pollution Reduction
- Parking Capacity Efficiency
- Traffic Calming
- Indigenous Landscape Design
- Stormwater Runoff Management
- Reduction of Heat Island Effect
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Wetland and Open Space Conservation
Architectural Design
- Passive Solar
- Programming and Design
- Building Orientation and Layout
- Reduction of Building Footprint and Materials
- Reduction of Site Disturbance
Building Envelope Efficiency
- Optimize Building Envelope Performance
- Optimize Insulation Levels
- Air Leak Reduction
- Reduction of Solar Heat Gain
High Efficiency Mechanical Systems
- Condensing Boilers
- Geothermal
- Solar Hot Water Panels
- BMS Controls
- Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- Increased Ventilation
Material Selections
- Life Cycle Costs
- Recycled Content
- Local and Regional Materials
Stormwater Management
- Stormwater Implementation Plans
- Green Roofs
- Grey Water Reuse
Water Efficiency
- Native Planting
- Drought Resistant Planting
- Innovative Wastewater Technologies
- Water Use Reduction
Land Planning
- Sustainability Plans
- Smart Growth Studies
- Land Use and Circulation Studies
- Corridor Studies
- Economic Development Studies
- Redevelopment Studies
Environmental Quality
- Brownfield Cleanup
- CO2 Monitoring Systems
- Indoor Chemical and Pollution Source Control
- Environmental Inventories
- Conservation Plans
Energy
- Energy Audits
- Energy Efficient Surveys
- Photovoltaics
- Wind Turbines
- Lighting Control Systems
- Optimize Energy Performance
- Rapidly Renewable Materials
- Low-Emitting Materials
