Green Architectural Firms Around the World

Recognised as one of the top design firms globally, Perkins+Will with a count of 1000 LEED projects is acclaimed as the greenest architectural firm in the world. Founded in 1935, the firm has today spread globally with work in more than 40 countries with 1600 professionals. Dabbling in all kinds of architectural projects, more than 60% of their employees are LEED accredited professionals. The firm's philosophy stems from the fact that 'built environments should reflect context, history, cultures, communities and the natural environment while incorporating advances in technology'. It is their approach to 'regenerative designs' in order to improve the environment that has been instrumental for their affinity with green buildings. Their offices throughout the world have been designed to LEED Platinum standards. Through their 'Green Operations Plan' that was formulated in 2005, the firm has shown its consciousness towards operational performance in terms of water and energy usage as well as greenhouse gas emissions associated with their travel and office operations too. The firm's myriad researches include tools such as the Transparency Site and the 2030 Estimating + Evaluation Tool which are publicly available to all.