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.
Living Building Challenge
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.