August 2007

Integrated Architecture is pleased to announce the hiring of Levi Gardner, LEED AP, as LEED Coordinator. A recent graduate of GVSU Seidman College of Business, Levi earned a BBA in Business Finance with a focus on sustainability and a BS in Political Science.

Passionate about the environment, Levi's experience includes a GVSU internship at Metro Health where he developed a hospital-wide sustainability journal, investigated numerous sustainable initiatives and performed energy audits on mechanical systems for several outpatient locations.

Charged with managing the LEED certification of IA projects, Levi is shepherding 10 projects through the LEED process. He's also instituted an office composting program, a more comprehensive recycling effort, and is in the initial stages of creating a program that will monitor and provide insight for the reduction of IA's carbon 'footprint'.

Since the turn of the century, IA has focused on sustainable architecture, engineering and interior design, with every project designed to conserve natural resources and minimize negative environmental impact. Green projects include the State of Michigan's first sustainable effort: the Niles Community Law Enforcement Center, Niles; Michigan's first Gold LEED office: the Herman Miller MarketPlace, Zeeland; the nation's first LEED YMCA: the David D. Hunting YMCA, Grand Rapids; and the nation's first LEED Church: Keystone Community, Ada.