SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

• Sustainable Design practices are an integral part of JPRA’s mission. JPRA is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and counts 8 LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) among its Principals and staff, with more in the process of accreditation.

• Our expertise includes the application of Sustainable Design methodology to new construction, major renovations, core & shell construction, site planning, and contract interiors.

• Retrofitting existing buildings to increase their sustainability, maintain market value and reduce operating costs is a process which property owners are increasingly pursuing, even if the property isn’t scheduled for cosmetic renovation.  JPRA’s Sustainable Design Team and associated consultants can comprehensively evaluate your property and develop a long-term strategy that makes sense.

• An emphasis is placed on sustainable solutions that produce measurable reductions in immediate and long-term operating costs for our clients, as well as visible “green” elements that can help their projects win community and governmental acceptance and enhance marketing and leasing.

• JPRA’s new 30,000 square foot office building, occupied in January 2008, has been awarded LEED® Silver certification, the first LEED Certified building in the fast-growing city of Novi and the first LEED Certified architect’s office in Michigan.