SUSTAIN THE ENVIRONMENT

Resilient communities foster environmental stewardship.

Incorporating an effective and well-considered level of sustainable design in a project is a means

to energy savings, increased occupant comfort, and stewardship of our natural resources. FGM Architects

recommends an approach that is attuned to each project’s program, budget, and overall goals.

1 LEED PLATINUM

11 LEED SILVER

projects

1 LEED PLATINUM

project

5 LEED CERTIFICATION PENDING

projects

9 LEED GOLD

projects

25 LEED ACCREDITED

PROFESSIONALS

FGM Architects LEED® Facts

LEED PROJECTS

20% targets achieved for both Recycled Content and Regional Materials

30% Reduction in Water Usage

Energy performance optimized with Heat Recovery Chiller

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bousfield Hall

LEED Platinum

20% Recycled Content target achieved

75% Construction Waste Diversion target achieved

Low-Emitting Materials utilized

Southern Illinois University Carbondale TEC

LEED Silver

Geothermal loops and an energy-efficient HVAC system

Natural daylight and occupancy sensors reduce artificial lighting usage

Tours offered to school and community groups to demonstrate sustainability strategies

Franklin Park Police

LEED Gold

Indoor Air Quality Management during Construction and before Occupancy

Over 75% of wood-based materials are certified by Forest Stewardship Council

Energy Cost Savings estimated at 23%

Triton College Science & Health Careers

LEED Silver

Geothermal system reduces energy costs

Water-efficient landscaping reduces water usage

Natural light integrated into learning environments

Paris High School

LEED Silver

Reused or recycled existing building

Courtyard design promotes use of natural light

Rainwater, gathered in cistern, used for irrigation

Skokie Police

LEED Gold

FIVE KEY STRATEGIES

A building’s orientation and location on the site can provide passive benefits in terms of solar heat gain and energy consumption.

Building Orientation

Natural ventilation lowers cooling and ventilation costs and can add to the comfort of the building’s occupants.

Natural Ventilation

Access to daylighting provides user comfort and can save on energy costs

Daylight

Careful selection of systems and products can reduce maintenance costs and increase savings.

Energy Efficiency

A requirement for all major energy codes, commissioning can lead to major reductions in operating costs.

Commissioning

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Grants

FGMA assists our clients in identifying grant funding sources that promote sustainable design strategies and can prepare applications and supporting materials for submission.