FWA | Sustainable Commitment

Creating sustainable architecture is not a formula; however, it is a design philosophy coupled with a diligent attention to research and detail. Every decision relating to the design of a project must be made in the context of total building systems performance while never losing sight of the client's goals.

The FWA Group is committed to leading integrated design teams to create sustainable architecture with the long term goals of achieving living and restorative environments. The FWA membership in the USGBC and staff of LEED Accredited Professionals are a visible part of our overall vision to integrate the principles of sustainability in every project we design.

FWA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

United States Green Building Council, Member since 2000

AIA Charlotte - Committee on the Environment (COTE), Member since 2000

Carolinians Leading in Education & Awareness of Renewable (CLEAR), member since 2003

USGBC Triangle Chapter Committee Member, Member since 2004

UNC Charlotte - Daylighting and Energy Technology Laboratory, Advisory Board Member

FWA SUSTAINABLE PRESENTATIONS

City of Charlotte; City Managers & Economic Development Office

Demistifying Sustainable Design & LEED, October 2003

A Sustainable Future; Winthrop University, September 2003

SCAPPA Conference; Winthrop University, April 2004

“The Big Picture Approach to Sustainability” UNC Charlotte, January 2004

“Pursuing LEED,” SRAPPA Conference, Duke University, 2006

“Pursuing LEED,” ASPACO Conference, York Technical College, 2006

FWA SUSTAINABLE PUBLICATIONS & BROADCASTS

Charlotte Business Journal, Architects Thinking Green, September 2001

Charlotte Business Journal, Green Design Benefits Environment, Bottom Line, September 2003

AIA Charlotte - Green Building Design - (brochure), September 2003

Kiss 95.1 FM, WNKS Talk Radio, Panel Discussion; Environmentally Responsible Building, February 2003

WFAE Talk Radio, AIA Charlotte - Green Building Design Promotional Interview, September 2003