Living Building Challenge: Regenerative Design with Griffin EnerG

The International Living Future Institute Living Building Challenge (ILFI LBC) is the world's most rigorous, proven performance standard for buildings. It calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly, beautifully, and efficiently as nature's architecture. Instead of simply doing less harm, the Living Building Challenge inspires the creation of a regenerative built environment. Griffin EnerG Consulting is your partner in navigating this ambitious and transformative certification.

Why Pursue the Living Building Challenge?

  • Beyond Sustainability: Move beyond reducing environmental impact to creating buildings that give back to the environment.
  • Net Positive Energy: Generate more energy than the building consumes.
  • Net Positive Water: Capture and treat all water on-site.
  • Healthy Materials: Utilize non-toxic, sustainably sourced materials.
  • Equity and Beauty: Create spaces that are just, equitable, and inspire human delight.
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Griffin EnerG Consulting's Living Building Challenge Expertise

Our team possesses in-depth knowledge of the Living Building Challenge and its seven performance areas (Place, Water, Energy, Health & Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty). Griffin, alongside subcontractors, provides comprehensive support during the LBC process, including:

  • Feasibility Studies: Assess your project’s potential for meeting the Living Building Challenge requirements.
  • Integrated Design: Facilitate collaborative design processes to achieve a holistic and regenerative approach.
  • Performance Optimization: Develop strategies for net-positive energy, water, and waste solutions.
  • Material Selection: Guide the selection of healthy, sustainable, and ethically sourced materials.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Assist with the documentation and reporting required for certification.

The Living Building Challenge is ideal for:

  • New Buildings: Integrate the Challenge from the initial design phase for optimal results.
  • Renovations: Transform existing buildings to meet rigorous performance standards.
  • Landscape Projects: Create regenerative landscapes that contribute to the overall ecosystem.

Partner with Griffin EnerG Consulting

Griffin EnerG Consulting is passionate about helping you achieve the highest levels of sustainability through the Living Building Challenge. Contact us today to explore how we can collaborate on your next regenerative project.