Montana > Bozeman > Architects & Green BuildingArchitects & Green Building Architects & Building DesignersGreen building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources such as energy, water, and materials. Green building also reduces building impacts on human health and the environment in Montana, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal keeping in mind the complete building life cycle.
Mark Weirich Architect, Inc.| Green Badge Count | | 14 | | Green Badge Value: | | 291 |
http://www.markweiricharchitect.com/ Nature of Business: Architectural Studio Mission: To provide community residents and commerce members with quality, sustainable places to live and work. From the outset of the formation of MWA, Inc., before it was trendy to "Green Build", Mark was providing eco-friendly designs. MWA provided this sustainability by passive measures such as economy of space without waste, passive solar designs and optimizing of structures on the landscape. Mark has also been using recycled materials in his designs since graduating from MSU in 1994. MWA also encourages the recycling of entire buildings, with remodels for homes and business being a specialty. Relation to Your Community: My studio and office is located in my home, centered in the historic district of Bozeman. I walk to the bank, to the store, to the post office. At least once a day I`m about in the community, meeting neighbors and fellow small business owners. Sustainability Goals Your Company Embraces: By operating my office out of my home, I am not using resources to sustain both a house and an office. I heat one space. I use the water and sewer for one space. I only need to upkeep one space. Likewise my designs reflect similar sustainability ideals. Additional Green Directory ListingsGreen Badges | Minimizing use of non-renewables
reason My company vehicle is a 2006 Dodge Sprinter, which has a large capacity and great fuel economy at 24 mpg. As a rule I walk or bike to all local errands and meetings (0 mpg). |  | Using recycled materials
reason I specify recycled building materials, if available. In the office I use recycled printer cartridges and paper. |  | Using local raw materials
reason I always specify stone found locally for all of my projects. I also specify local species woods to minimize shipping. |  | Conserving energy
reason My home office minimizes my company's impact on the earth. |  | Promoting Renewable Energy Sources
reason I am currently designing three projects that will be powered by wind, solar or both. |  | Reducing waste
reason I have specified composting toilets on previous projects. |  | Maintaining open space
reason When choosing the location for my projects, I always choose the site that requires the least resources to access, has the lowest visual impact on others and has the smallest impact on the land and animals. |  | Using sustainable building designs
reason Mark Weirich Architect Inc. provides sustainability by passive measures such as economy of space without waste, passive solar designs and optimizing of structures on the landscape. Mark has also been using recycled materials in his designs since graduating from MSU in 1994. MWA also encourages the recycling of entire buildings, with remodels for homes and business being a specialty. |  | Energy efficient equipment
reason Computers, appliances, etc. are all Energy Star. My home office saves resources in many categories. |  | Recycling program
reason All paper, metal, plastic and glass that can be recycled is recycled. |  | Using fuel efficient vehicles
reason Dodge Sprinter full sized van, 24 mpg. |  | Recycled promotional products
reason Printer cartridges and paper is recycled. |  | Improving the health of community
reason The Bozeman Brewing Company was one of my projects, enough said. |  | Contributing to local tax base
reason Yes, up to date w/ all individual and corporate taxes. |
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