ABA’s approach to sustainable design influences and guides our decisions from the initial concepts to completion of construction. With over 30 years of experience with renovation and re-use of existing buildings, we have learned much about intelligent planning, addressing issues like climate control, prevailing sun and wind exposures, natural day lighting, ventilation, and the long-term performance of materials. As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, ABA has 10 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff and multiple projects with LEED Certification or pending LEED Certification. Sustainable projects include:

Schair-Swenson Watson Alumni Center
Colby College, Waterville, ME
LEED Silver

Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA
LEED Certified

Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls, NY
LEED Certified

Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA
LEED Certified- Application in Process

Gaithersburg Public Library, Montgomery County, MD
LEED Silver- Application in Process

The Music Building
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
LEED Silver- Application in Process

Diana Chapman Walsh ‘66 Alumnae Hall
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
LEED Silver- Application in Process

The Carl A. Fields Center
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Constructed to LEED Standards

Student Center
The Wheeler School, Providence, RI
Constructed to LEED Standards