W61 N617 Mequon Ave., Cedarburg, WI 53012
phone: 262.377.6039 | fax: 262.377.2943
Sustainability and Green Design
We believe that the idea of sustainable design cannot be separated from the everyday work of creating good architecture.
The Leopold Legacy Center, designed by The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc. in 2007, achieved a 61-point LEED© Platinum Rating, the highest rating to date measured by the US Green Building Council. It is a net-zero energy facility and the first building recognized by the USGBC as carbon neutral in operation.
The experience gained from this project (and many others) has helped our firm develop an integrated, whole-building approach to sustainability and 'green' design that is both proven and pragmatic. Our goal is to integrate sustainable design principles into highly functional and aesthetically pleasing buildings that are sensitive to occupant health and well-being. We are a leader in the design of innovative, high-performance buildings that meet LEED© standards for efficient energy and resource use.
LEED Project Experience
Our firm is experienced in helping organizations make intelligent decisions about sustainable design, including the implications of pursuing LEED© certification. We can help establish specific sustainability goals that are consistent with your organization’s mission and that can be achieved given the unique attributes of the project. Recent LEED-Certified projects include:
- Leopold Legacy Center - LEED Platinum, 2008
Highest-rated LEED building measured by the USGBC - First Unitarian Society Meeting House Addition - LEED Gold, 2009
First LEED Gold-rated church in Wisconsin - Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - LEED Gold, 2003
First LEED Gold-rated new building in Wisconsin - Marquette University Zilber Hall - LEED Certified, 2010
- Chippewa Nature Center - LEED-NC v2.2 Registered, LEED Rating anticipated
- Madison Children's Museum - LEED-NC v2.2 Registered, LEED Rating anticipated