SUSTAINABLE

Since 1998 our focus on sustainability has not changed. Ewers Architecture has been a leader in sustainability, with many Net Zero Energy (NZE), Near-NZE and NZE-Ready designs. MORE >>

  • Designing the building to maximize the use of the site and the sun (passive solar heating, cooling, breezes, daylighting, etc)
  • Create the best building envelope possible using high levels of insulation, great windows, and low air infiltration
  • Materials that are natural, non-toxic, local, recycled content, reused, and/or reusable
  • Explore alternative construction methods such as straw bale, insulated concrete forms, structural insulated panels, mass timber, and more
  • Minimize the size of the building
  • Utilize systems for heating and cooling, water heating, fresh air, etc that are powered by electricity
  • Provide areas on the roof or on site for renewable energy creation