McFarland Architects is on the cutting edge of conservation of natural resources in building programs as we are members of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). We just completed a new LEED facility for Pediatric Dental Group located in the heart of the Pearl Distric in Tulsa. This project began as a cleaned up brownfield site and has a number of sustainable features that makes it a high performance building, such passive solar design, daylight harvesting, reflective roofing materials, a geothermal heat pump, low volatile organic compound (VOC) emission interior finishes, landscaping with hardy native plants, and construction waste recycling.

Over one half of our professional staff are LEED AP, which represents that they are Accredited Professionals in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design expertise.

As LEED accreditation becomes more of a standard among the construction and design professions it is imperative that you have a consultant that cares about and is experienced in sustainability. We have maintained our leadership role in green design by engaging the community with free public classes and custom speaking engagements to clients, contractors, developers, continuing education series, government legislative bodies, and nonprofit organizations.

LEED CERTIFIED BUILDINGS

• Lower operating costs and increased asset value.
• Reduce waste sent to landfills.
• Conserve energy and water.
• Healthier and safer for occupants.
• Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities.
• Demonstrate an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.