Design Approach and Sustainability

The focus of every project is invariably the potential user, with an intensive collaboration with the client.  Highly detailed design programs are developed so that each project is tailored to solve the challenge at hand.  Cultural and historical context play a significant role, as well as budget and legal planning guidelines. 

To provide users with a healthful and sustainable environment, AI is deeply committed to design with nature at every scale.  Plans are developed with a constant awareness of the movement of the sun and air throughout the seasons and time of day.

An overarching goal in the work of AI is to transform wood, stone, glass, metal and concrete, together with light and space - and the site itself - in to a spirit that moves people, enhancing life itself.