• DESIGN APPROACH
  • For Feldman Architecture, beauty is found in quiet understated forms, expressive structure, timeless materials, and carefully resolved details. The firm's designs celebrate light-filled open spaces with a strong connection to the site and landscape. With each project, a contemporary modern approach to design is expressed as respect for the existing conditions combined with a fascination for finding innovative solutions which meet the client's needs. Traditional material palettes, such as concrete, wood, and steel, are used throughout projects in conjunction with new materials with an eye towards creating timeless forms.
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  • SUSTAINABILITY
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  • PROCESS
  • DESIGN APPROACH
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  • SUSTAINABILITY
  • Dedication to environmental responsibility is fundamental to Feldman Architecture's philosophy. Constructing and operating buildings is resource intensive and Feldman Architecture strives to minimize this impact by designing energy-efficient buildings that incorporate sustainable technologies and renewable materials. A growing public awareness of the importance of this mission and the proliferation of products and techniques that enables responsible construction is inspirational. Designers explore innovative and expressive ways to apply sustainable technologies and adaptations to traditional solutions which complement the firm's contemporary designs.

    Feldman Architecture's projects have been recognized with a number of prominent green design awards, including the Honor Award for Energy and Sustainability from the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, an Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and an Eco-Friendly Design Award from California Home + Design. The firm's Caterpillar project has earned the USGBC's LEED Platinum distinction, the first custom home of California's Central Coast to reach Platinum status and only the ninth in Northern California. Several of the firm's current projects are progressing towards LEED designation or are seeking Build It Green's GreenPoint Rating.

    As part of their mission to catalyze sustainable design, Feldman Architecture participates in dialogue with the public and industry leaders by hosting home tours speaking engagements and www.GreenArchitectureNotes.com,
    a blog which focus on sharing information about green technologies and sustainable architecture.
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  • PROCESS
  • Each new project begins with a careful and deliberate study of the project site and thoughtful investigation of the client's design objectives. Once these parameters are established the process is one of inspired and open collaboration with clients and consultants. When challenges are encountered, the design team works to find new opportunities and solutions to meet these challenges. By closely guiding projects from programming and design through construction, the design team ensures that completed structures realize their full potential. Staff members pride themselves in bringing passion, commitment and enthusiasm to every project.