9 Since its inception all the way back in 1961, Arrowstreet has been a pioneer in designing to create a union between social, health, environmental, and economic benefits for the communities it touches. The firm’s work, primarily focused on commercial buildings and urban planning, has become synonymous with the ambition to reshape the building industry. Arrowstreet is undoubtedly the collective leading the charge. Join us as we dig a little deeper to uncover just how this architecture and design firm has developed award-winning, net zero projects time and time again over the past decade. Founded on the hopes that the United States building industry could be changed for the better to improve the lives of communities, Arrowstreet has spent its years researching, developing, and evolving in pursuit of its ambitious goal. Arrowstreet contributes to a more sustainable built environment through its work, using architectural design, experience design, decarbonization planning, and research to secure a more conscious approach towards the craft as a whole. This further manifests through the firm’s commitment to developing solutions that are, like its projects, built to last. However, it manages to balance this exceptional level of quality with a keen focus on resilience and wellness, in tandem with carbon, waste, and water reduction. 2014 marked the largest shift for the company towards decarbonization altering their practice to align with the pressing needs of our environment. Taking the initiative, Arrowstreet began researching how buildings could play a part in solving the climate crisis, and it quickly recognised net zero carbon buildings were the answer to this question. Thus, within that same year, it began working on its very first net zero project. This opportunity transcended the simple process of designing; it became a stimulus for industry change, the likes of which the sector hadn’t really seen up until this point. Arrowstreet capitalised on the opportunity to transform its first net zero project into a consistent mode of practise, culminating in the firm that we see today. Using its initial design as a catalyst, Arrowstreet began pursuing the choice to make this a mainstream part of its practice. Though there were many lessons to learn, and obstacles aplenty, Arrowstreet managed to expertly apply its knowledge, achieving over 3 million square feet of sustainable buildings in the US to date. Arrowstreet was one of the first design and architecture firms to eagerly encourage this change within the industry, and yet this isn’t its only achievement. In addition to advancing the net zero movement through its project work, it also ensured an ease of access. Whether it’s providing educational programs at events, writing articles, supporting peer firms, educating clients and students on the importance of sustainable building, or delivering technical advice, Arrowstreet is committed to seeing that the rest of the industry can follow its lead. Arrowstreet is incredibly passionate about bestowing others with the tools to engage in the net zero movement, and has already gone the extra mile to assist multiple organisations in reshaping the ways in which they approach their next big projects. Imbued with passion and purpose, every Arrowstreet commission is treated with the utmost respect. The collective recognises that its work is having a real difference, within the lives of its clients and the planet as a whole. At its core, Arrowstreet hopes to revolutionize the built environment – a pursuit that places it at the forefront of innovation. The net zero movement is gaining traction by the year, and Arrowstreet is determined to see that this remains the case as we work our way through 2024. Contact Details Contact: Kate Bubriski, Principal, Director of Sustainability & Building Performance Company: Arrowstreet Web Address: https://www.arrowstreet.com
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