Change throughout the world, and the communities in which we live and work, continues to accelerate at an unprecedented rate.  The new technologies that improve the way we interact with each other and our environment have been a fundamental catalyst of this change. Our buildings need to respond accordingly. Architects Design Group (ADG) is committed to researching technology that benefits our understanding of building and environmental concerns, and using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building certification process is a method of recognizing responsive buildings through an understanding of how properly designed building envelopes (walls + roof), site design and environmental systems work together to optimize energy performance and improve operations. We also find an increasing demand to integrate technology into the building’s environmental systems (telecommunications + security). ADG has a tradition of embracing new developments in new technology in pursuit of an architecture that remains relevant into the foreseeable future.

Many ADG projects currently in design are being developed for LEED Certification, which incorporates many of the latest technologies including improved energy performance, water use reduction, recycled materials, and more. LEED recognizes that building performance must find a balance of efficiency and a healthy/humane workplace. ADG has adopted the pursuit of performance-oriented architecture as a philosophical under-pinning our professional practice.  “Lessons Learned” working on “green” projects like the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) are transferred to all current projects.  Our design work provides flexibility for technology integration and change; such that each project helps create a quality environment for the users and community.