Designing With Purpose: How We Approached Sustainability in Our Own Space
One year ago, Amenta Emma signed the AIA Materials Pledge, committing to design with materials that prioritize human health and reduce our impact on the climate. This Earth Day, we’re proud to share that our Boston office at 285 Summer Street is the first project we’ve formally reported through the Pledge – a milestone that […]
Reducing Embodied Carbon through Specifications
Project specifications are not often considered the most glamorous part of an architectural project, but they are an effective tool for tackling reductions in embodied carbon in materials. Reducing embodied carbon directly supports our recent signing of the AIA Materials Pledge by prioritizing low-carbon materials and requiring material transparency. At Amenta Emma, we have embarked […]