Houten is a municipality outside of Utrecht, Netherlands. Currently, 48,000 people reside in the town. For a number of years, the area has seen exponential population growth, along with many initiatives to create a sustainable living environment. 

ARCH NEXUS SAC

Arch Nexus is an architectural firm based in Utah and California. They provide services in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, land planning, energy, and SEED. The firm focuses on specialisation, to enhance the diversity of the workplace environment, while fostering collaboration. 

BERTSCHI LIVING BUILDING SCIENCE WING

BILL FISCH FOREST STEWARDSHIP AND EDUCATION CENTRE

The Chesapeake Bay Brock Environmental Center is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was completed in 2015. The facility is part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's lower bay programs, working with the community to solve complex environmental issues. Previous collaborations between the project architect, engineer and owner allowed for a more critical evaluation of the current design necessities. Key design decisions included reducing workstation size, an outdoor classroom and selection of optimal glazing.