Management

We focus on providing the tools and fundamental support to help our clients manage their real estate and energy assets, municipal-related resources and public/private infrastructure.

Resource Stewardship

Although environmental analysis often begins at the micro-site specific scale, the need to address regional and global impacts is evident. To meet this ideal we off the following managment tools:

• Baseline environmental and site characteristics inventory

• Inventory of archeological and historical conditions

• Comprehension of wind, solar, hydro, weather and other
natural regimes

Cultural Context

The level of human activities can significantly influence the direction of a project. This is why gathering, utilizing and managing cultural conditions is an important part of this practice area. A few examples:

• Undertake visual resource analysis to understand physical and aesthetic effects on the landscape

• Relate existing activities such as agriculture, forestry, ranching and other commercial enterprises

• Incorporate the planning process, management plans and historical public uses in the area

• Integrate into the area's transportation network to ensure connectivity and energy efficiency

• Understand the importance of socio-economic impacts

• Relate accurately to stakeholders

• Comprehend indigenous architectural styles and themes, building and plant materials and construction techniques

• Identify opportunities to integrate existing conditions with current and emerging technologies