We Provide Solutions Today to Benefit Tomorrow

Our approach to utilizing sustainable design principles is to promote systems that are environmentally responsible, contribute to the comfort, well-being and health of the occupants and are energy efficient. We are committed to achieving these goals. We examine the life cycle cost implications of alternatives to provide the owner with accurate information, in conjunction with input from all project stakeholders, in order to make educated decisions regarding the best avenues for investing project budgets and achieving the desired goal. The integration of design elements and capturing the synergies of our integrated design enables our projects and clients to experience healthier indoor environments, reduced operating, maintenance and project costs, plus enhance the overall value of the project.

VBFA - First LEED Project in Utah

We have been in the forefront of energy conservation for existing buildings and new construction since the mid -70’s. Energy conservation (“green building design”) has been and continues to be a driving force for our firm. We are proud to have an experienced team of LEED Accredited professionals that have been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). They have been responsible for the design of high-performance, sustainable buildings - including many buildings that have achieved LEED certification up to LEED Double Platinum and many others that are LEED Silver or higher certification. 

We designed the mechanical systems for the first LEED project in Utah - the Oquirrh Park (Olympic) Speed Skating Oval.

During the LEED certification process, our engineers will work closely with the owner to tailor the LEED design to the project requirements with the understanding that it involves several different trades working together to meet the desired goal. Our successful implementation of a LEED design provides improved environmental conditions that benefit the construction team, the building occupants and the surrounding community, as well as providing the owner with reduced operating and maintenance costs throughout the life of the building.

Featured LEED^® Projects

• Salt Lake County Public Works (Platinum)
• Davis School District (Net Zero)
• ASU Student Health Services Building (Platinum)

Double Platinum

• Architectural Nexus Design Center Renovation

Platinum

• Arizona State University Health Services Building
• Salt Lake County Public Works
• Utah State University, Tooele Science/Technology Building (designed for Platinum)
• Westminster College Meldrum Science Center

Gold

• Arizona Public Service Palo Verde Emergency Operations Facility (APS POV EOF)  
• Deseret Building
• Draper Senior Center
• Gallivan Hall Reception Center (NC 2.2 Gold)
• Herriman Library
• Intermountain Home Healthcare
• J.L. Sorenson Recreation Center
• Magna Senior Center
• Mesa State College Classroom Building
• Midvale Senior Center (designed for Gold)
• Millcreek Community Center
• Northwest Recreation Center
• Riverton Senior Center
• Salt Palace Expansion, Phase III
• Utah State University Bingham Entrepreneurship and Energy Research Center
• Snow College Library
• University of Utah Kennecott Building South Wing Renovation & Seismic Upgrade
• University of Utah LS Skaggs Pharmacy Research Building
• University of Utah USTAR, James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building
• Utah State University, USTAR, BioInnovations Center
• Workers’ Compensation Fund Office Building

Silver

• Capital Theater Ballet West
• Cottonwood Newpark III
• Dugway Life Science Testing Facility Addition (designed for Silver)
• Greenwood Lodge (designed for Silver)
• LDS Church Boulder Mountain Meetinghouse
• LDS Church Farmington Meetinghouse
• Logan Justice Expansion
• Moab City Hall/Civic Center
• Mountainland Applied Technology College
• Ogden Drivers’ License Division
• OSHA Technical Center
• Primary Children’s Hospital Ambulatory Care (designed for Silver)
• Sorensen Unity Center
• Target Financial Office Complex 
• Tooele Applied Technology College (NC v2009 Silver)
• Utah Performing Arts Center (designed for Silver)
• Utah State University, Athletics Strength and Conditioning Center (designed for Silver)
• Utah State University, Regional Distance Education Building (NC v2009 Silver)
• Ute Tribe Justice Courthouse (designed for Silver)
• Vernal City Municipal Center

Certified

• 2002 Oquirrh Park Olympic Speed Skating Oval
• LDS Church Eagle Mountain Meetinghouse
• LDS Church Manse Springs Meetinghouse (pending Certified)
• Ogden School District Shadow Valley Elementary School
• Salt Lake City Intermodal Transportation Passenger Hub
• University of Utah Health Sciences Education Building

NC 2.2

• Park City Resort Angle Station Restaurant
• University of Utah College of Nursing
• U.S. District Courthouse (Application for NC 2.2)
• Weber County (Pleasant Valley) Library

NC v2009

• Camp Williams Bachelor Enlisted Quarters
• Eccles Ambulatory Care Center
• Intermountain Draper Clinic (designed for HC v2009)
• Intermountain Healthcare IMAT
• Kennecott Renovation Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Midvale City Municipal Center (designed for NC v2009)
• Northern Utah Interagency Fire Dispatch (Application for NC v2009)
• Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Offices
• University of Utah Dentistry Building
• University of Utah, George S. Eccles Student Life
• University of Utah Thatcher Chemistry Building Addition
• Utah County Convention Center
• Utah State Hospital Pediatric Facility and Payne Building
• Utah State University Recreation and Wellness Center
• Ute Tribe Justice Complex

LEED for Homes

• Western States Student Housing

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