We actively prioritize environmental, economical, and societal sustainability in all our work and support the design industry’s efforts to do the same. Every project is an opportunity to pioneer regenerative technologies, foster systems of healing, and invest in the fabric of a community. By sharing our research and resources, we are leading a dialog on how to positively transform the planet. We invite you to join the discussion.
At Perkins+Will, we tend to “make every day Earth Day." That said, we spent some extra time this past week reflecting on how we could further improve our impact on the planet. Take a look at how our offices across the world celebrated the environment this Earth Day. Read More +
Two recent river-adjacent projects have helped Perkins+Will Los Angeles experience the environmental, social, and economic challenges of the Los Angeles River first hand. But a major question remains: how can all stakeholders be effectively engaged in improving the River? Read More +
A sustainability leader in our Washington DC office tries his hand at composting, beginning an exploration into its impact on a household, office-wide, and city-wide scale. Read More +
Whether you're moving into a dorm or out of an office park, those hectic weeks prior can cause priorities to shift from well-meaning sustainable practices to a full-on rush to get out the door. Read on to learn how our Charlotte office stuck with their principles during their recent move. Read More +
Achieving successful environmental, social, and economic impact is no simple feat, but fortunately our teams are up for the challenge – whether they are in a design charette or cleaning a chicken coop on a rooftop farm. Read More +
Each design project is made of hundreds of materials and building products, which begs the question – do we really understand what is in these products and how they influence both human and environmental health? Read More +
The major forest certification systems updated their standards in 2010-2011, and Perkins+Will subsequently reviewed its internal ‘FSC + Better’ stance, resulting in the following findings. Read More +
Interface recently put out a call for short films about the future of sustainability. A group of us responded with a film that asks: What if there were labels for building products like the Nutrition Facts on food? Read More +
What if the process of recycling end-of-life electronics could fund a job placement and training program? Our Houston office helped make this possibility a reality when they donated 6,000 pounds of e-waste. Read More +
Check out this video from GOOD Talks, where sustainability powerhouse Peter Busby discusses his philosophy background, why wood is an awesome building material, and the power of doing good. Read More +
