Given the economic and ecological burdens upon our world, we seek to design buildings and interiors that are environmentally responsible, economically logical and socially just. We are committed to sustaining the earth’s natural resources and to maximizing environmental stewardship in all we design. We envision a world where buildings are intricately linked to the balance of nature; where buildings reduce our consumption and impact on the earth’s resources and in some cases where buildings can restore ecological processes. For each and every project, we explore ways of walking more gently upon this earth.
Our design process inventively uses green approaches to advance the architectural metaphor or theme of a project. Green design elements are not added to a building solution, they are integrated in the design to advance and support the architectural experience and composition. For example: a green roof is transformed into a landscaped garden, recyclable concrete is fashioned as stone flooring, a sun shade is rendered as a vaulted ceiling.
In the design process, we seek opportunities to supplement building systems with:
· Natural day lighting and shading
· Natural ventilation and cooling
· Water conservation
· Building thermal energy re-use
· Stratified cooling and heating
· and other methods
Early in the design process, we will conduct a LEED/sustainable workshop with the design committee to determine the appropriate approach for a particular project. During this workshop, we will evaluate the benefits and difficulties associated with each approach taking into consideration up front first time costs, operating expenses, schedule, maintenance and durability. We incorporate sustainable design into every project in an effort to reduce the energy it takes to build a building, reduce the waste in its fabrication and the energy it takes to maintain and operate a building. Our efforts have resulted in operational savings to our clients and healthy and well- being for those who use the facilities we design.
Our design process inventively uses green approaches to advance the architectural metaphor or theme of a project. Green design elements are not added to a building solution, they are integrated in the design to advance and support the architectural experience and composition. For example: a green roof is transformed into a landscaped garden, recyclable concrete is fashioned as stone flooring, a sun shade is rendered as a vaulted ceiling.
In the design process, we seek opportunities to supplement building systems with:
· Natural day lighting and shading
· Natural ventilation and cooling
· Water conservation
· Building thermal energy re-use
· Stratified cooling and heating
· and other methods
Early in the design process, we will conduct a LEED/sustainable workshop with the design committee to determine the appropriate approach for a particular project. During this workshop, we will evaluate the benefits and difficulties associated with each approach taking into consideration up front first time costs, operating expenses, schedule, maintenance and durability. We incorporate sustainable design into every project in an effort to reduce the energy it takes to build a building, reduce the waste in its fabrication and the energy it takes to maintain and operate a building. Our efforts have resulted in operational savings to our clients and healthy and well- being for those who use the facilities we design.
ikon.5 architects
864 Mapleton Road, Suite 100
Princeton NJ 08540
Phone +1 609 919 0099
Fax +1 609 919 0088
864 Mapleton Road, Suite 100
Princeton NJ 08540
Phone +1 609 919 0099
Fax +1 609 919 0088
Employees
20 Founded
2003 Specialization
Architecture Corporate Architecture
Renovation
Interior Design
Urban Planning
Masterplan
Partners
Joseph G. Tattoni, AIAArvind Tikku, AIA
Charles J. Maira, AIA, LEED AP