VIA Design, Ltd. Sustainable Design Portfolio

A growing trend in the design and construction industries is sustainable design. As defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable design is “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council and Smart Growth America are resources to the design and construction process.

VIA strives to incorporate sustainable design principles into every project, whether or not they are pursuing LEED certification. Applying biomimicry's Life's Principals is a part of VIA's design methodology.

Biomimicry Guild Office Helena, Montana
VIA Design is currently designing the offices for the Biomimicry Guild in Helena, Montana. Karen Sullivan was awarded the project based on a design competition and attended the Biomimicry Workshop in Costa Rica.

Check out the Popular Mechanics article describing the workshop.

Seek Research Cincinnati, Ohio

Blue Sky Ranch & Resort Salt Lake City, Utah

Baird Residence Augusta, Kentucky
This project is a custom-designed residence. VIA Design assisted with space planning, color & finish two story home. Sustainable principles include passive solar orientation, super insulated panels, rainwater catchment and a geothermal heat pump. Overlooking the Alpaca pasture, the transformed structure is the main residence for a working farm.

Sustainable Design Course at Maho Bay