Environmental Design........................................................

At V2 Design we believe the environment is important so we try to educate our clients on the options they have for making their project more efficient, healthier, and encourage using renewable energy.

The sustainable strategies we have used are: natural day-lighting, night flushing, low-water-use plumbing fixtures, materials with high recycled content, photovoltaic electrical generation system, geothermal to provide more efficient heating, and passive solar for reduction in heating costs. Projects are designed to fit into their communities, designed to meet clients needs, and designed to be environmentally sensitive. At V2, we believe design should last, good design should last even longer, so hopefully our projects will be used beyond a 100 year time frame.

Services...............................................................................

•  Architecture
•  Construction Management
•  Design/ Build
•  Green Building Design: LEED Certification
•  Planning
•  Urban Design

Philosophy.............................................................................

Listen
We believe in the importance of hearing our clients discuss their needs and wants for their project. We listen to hear what opportunities exist for creative solutions. The design process begins with clients telling their stories.

Learn
After hearing about our clients' dreams for their homes we do a little research. We examine what options are available. What elements of green design will fit this clients needs. Are we trying to be cost conscious? We don't believe that today's solutions will fix tomorrows problems so we need to be willing to examine all possibilities. Do we look to nature to nature to find answers? What challenges are we being presented and how can we find the design to fit their needs? Through the process we determine which avenues are appropriate for the project and for the client. We don't know where the process of learning will take us but we are very willing to take the ride. Environment might start to push us to change the way we design….

We are professionals but we still continue to learn. At V2 design we embrace new technology to utilize the new tools available to their advantage: better project management, more accurate estimating, and enhanced energy analysis tools. Bettering ourselves helps our clients and their projects.

Create
We don't create cookie cutter designs. Each design for our clients is unique, like our clients. We take the information we hear, and the research we do, to create a concept. The creation portion is an inclusive process. We believe in utilizing the best resources available. So our projects become like a collaborative art piece. The art piece starts with some brush strokes from the client. Through research and discussion with our talented and specialized consultants few more brushes strokes strike the page. These brushes strokes are where the designing begins. Through process of sketching we discover a series of designs. By carefully analyzing the designs we discover the best, these are what we share with our clients. We are proud of work and almost as proud as our clients are…..

Listening is an active process where we focus on hearing our client's needs. It starts in the beginning and continues through out the process. Once we have an understanding of the project we start to do some research to discover some creative solutions. In the design process we are continually learning; we pursue new ways to use materials, forms and technology. We don't believe that today's solutions will fix tomorrows problems so we need to be willing to examine all possibilities. Through our team of specialists we can discover the solution that is right for your project. The creating aspect feeds off the information discovered through research and analysis. The design evolves through the feedback process with the client, contractor and consultants. The process is continuous and collaborative; we work as a team with a common goal of creating a successful, environmentally friendly project.

Awards...............................................................................:
Eco star award 2007- recognizing Montana small businesses and individuals taking positive steps to voluntary implement pollution prevention practices.

Affiliations...........................................................................:

Taken on the 2030 Challenge
A global initiative stating that all new buildings and major renovations reduce their fossil-fuel GHG-emitting consumption by 50% by 2010, incrementally increasing the reduction for new buildings to carbon neutral by 2030.

The 1%
A national venue for firms to document their pro bono contributions, gain recognition, and find new project opportunities. http://www.theonepercent.org/

YBP Yellowstone Business Partnership
Unites businesses dedicated to preserving a healthy environment and shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for communities in the Yellowstone-Teton region. The Partnership promotes scientific understanding, informed dialogue, and collaborative approaches to resolving our region's most complex socioeconomic and natural resource challenges. (no logo available)

Energy Star partner

USGBC member