October 2004

Integrated Architecture's design of an innovative, sustainable, office building for Herman Miller was named among the top three buildings in the nation in the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's inaugural Exemplary Sustainable Building Awards. Integrated Architecture's application of green design earned this recognition for its successful treatment of the whole building design approach, which integrates sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Accepting the award in Washington, DC, Integrated Architecture President, Paul Dickinson, AIA, explained the IA approach to sustainability as doing more with less. "Our approach to green design features simple, sustainable materials within an environmentally sensitive envelope. Each project design is carefully crafted for maximum human comfort, which results in tangible benefits of increased productivity and worker satisfaction."

Demonstrating that sustainable, green design does not have to cost more, the Herman Miller MarketPlace construction cost of $89/SF is 33% below Herman Miller's typical reference points and its documented operational cost savings are 41% below Herman Miller's other facilities.

Home to several departments the Integrated Architecture designed open floor plan can easily be reconfigured to meet changing needs. Integrated Architecture's design has earned kudos from employees and visitors alike for everything from its central outdoor courtyard to the inventive use of bold graphic images.

Integrated Architecture has been recognized for the following design honors to date:
• 2004 Sustainable Honor Award AIA State of Michigan
• 2003 AIA Business Week / Architectural Record, Finalist, 'Good Design is Good Business'
• 2003 AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top 10 Green Project
• 2003 USGBC Gold LEED rating
• 2003 Honor Award Building Design, AIA - Grand Valley Chapter
• 2002 Sustainable Design Honor Award, AIA - Grand Valley Chapter