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Beyond the Surface: Advancing Material Transparency

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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.

Transportation Planning: Adaptation Through Connection

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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.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Following the best available environmental practices is part of the mission of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The Conservatory, a regional treasure, has taken a national leadership role in the environmental design of its facilities with the completion of what is likely the most energy efficient greenhouse in the world.

Carnegie Mellon University

Providing LEED consulting, campus planning, and sustainability projects, evolveEA has helped Carnegie Mellon University design and build a high performance environment on campus.

Eastside Redevelopment

Completed in 2006, evolveEA managed the LEED for Core and Shell (CS) certification process for the Eastside II Retail Project. evolveEA later continued with sustainable strategy and certification management for Eastside III which was the first completed LEED ND Gold project in Pennsylvania. Eastside III also achieved LEED for Homes Gold certification for its three mixed-use residential buildings