Material transparency is key for architects and designers to improve health, reduce environmental impact, and promote equity. We use transparency frameworks like LEED, Living Building Challenge and the AIA Materials Pledge to inform our practice.
As we help communities design their streets, transportation systems, and public spaces, we recognize the uncertainty that big changes can bring. By focusing on the fundamentals of walkable communities and safe, accessible networks, we will be resilient.
The Comprehensive Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan is a 10-year playbook to give the City of Lancaster the tools needed for long-term equity and sustainability throughout its parks, recreation, and open space network.
The Forest Hills Community Alliance (FHCA) engaged evolveEA to design an ecodistricts-inspired plan that builds upon the community’s robust existing initiatives and guides Forest Hills in their next chapter.
evolveEA facilitated the process where participants built knowledge about Community Land Trusts, explored alternatives, and made decisions regarding CLT Expansion. Equity and inclusion were central to these endeavors, which led to the establishment of the City of Bridges Community Land Trust.
Buffalo’s stormwater challenge is to protect its water resources and public health as its aging combined sewer network continues to collect and treat increasing amounts of rain and melting snow.
evolveEA was engaged by Riverlife to lead the Completing the Loop effort, identifying projects and programs needed to complete and enhance the loop of parks and trails around Pittsburgh's riverfronts. The report will guide Riverlife in carrying out their initial vision for a connected network of green spaces accessible to all.
evolveEA led the design process for Bozeman's Bridger View site redevelopment to create workforce housing that can become an example for future projects in the region. We envision a diverse community where people of various income levels, stages of life, and backgrounds can afford to purchase a home. The 63 homes are clustered around common areas, resulting in moderate densities with spaces for community life.
Situated on Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus in Pennsylvania, the Rachel Carson Ecovillage (RCE) aims to attract and connect diverse residents through sustainability and inclusivity. RCE will be a multi-generational community that invites residents to build strong relationships with neighbors while caring for the environment.
