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HUSarchitecture
Driving Change through Sustainable Architecture
Chyanne Husar, Principal ArchitectAt the intersection of architecture, sustainability and assessments, HUSarchitecture crafts solutions that better build sustainable communities through collaboration.
Led by principal architect Chyanne Husar, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry, the company seamlessly integrates sustainable technology and assessment into its processes, solidifying its position in the green building industry.
Through its specialized sustainability branch, HUSarchitecture is able to support owners, architects, and construction teams directly. This typically means third-party sustainability administration services such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Communities and the Living Building Challenge), Building Envelope Commissioning (BECxP) services, and program administration. Their team is adaptable to meet all phases of a project, and this comprehensive approach gives the company an enviable edge in the industry.
“Sustainability is at the core of everything we do,” says Husar. “We evaluate building needs and develop initiatives that bring sustainable solutions. We are able to scale our services from individual buildings to large portfolios and reflect tangible efficiencies.”
HUSarchitecture has been serving as both design and construction LEED administrators since v2.2 and has adapted their services to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry.
Their work with design teams centers on helping all consultants keep sustainability at the forefront of the project through regular drawing reviews, coordination meetings, and specification development. For contractors, they recognize that sustainability reporting is an added project management burden and have developed custom reporting tools to ease regular material tracking complications.
Most demonstrative of HUSarchitecture’s commitment to developing tools that serve clients’ needs would be their multifaceted work across the Public Building Commission’s LEED Administrative services. When the agency needed to adapt their tools and process for LEED v4, HUSarchitecture was a committed partner working with ownership, design teams, and contractors, providing researched insight, sharing documentation processes, and helping the pool of architects and construction administrators improve their methods. Collectively, they helped the cohort of 12 buildings successfully adapt to the new certification process and simultaneously build internal standards for future projects.
The team recognizes the importance of keeping abreast of the latest industry trends, standards, and policy changes in order to adapt quickly. HUSarchitecture fosters a company culture of continuous learning through sponsored certifications and team educational opportunities. They support volunteer and community engagement through reimbursed time and leadership incentives. Additionally, they use their annual day of Service to set regular reviews of their sustainability action plan and develop internal R+D projects.
BECxP was a natural progression of sustainable services. Beyond the fact that LEED awards an additional three credits for enhanced commissioning, a well-executed, high-performance building envelope can have the greatest influence on passive energy efficiency solutions. When it comes to the building envelope, the tighter and more efficient it is, the less energy will be spent on mechanical systems, which, in turn, reduces operating expenses. HUSarchitecture helps owners determine their project needs, support design team’s development of the façade, and identifies testing and monitoring processes to provide checks and balances for construction teams. By focusing on these aspects, the team drives broader architectural influence and sets the pace for the next frontier of sustainability services.
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do,” says Husar. “We evaluate building needs and develop initiatives that bring sustainable solutions. We are able to scale our services from individual buildings to large portfolios and reflect tangible efficiencies.
What truly differentiates HUSarchitecture in the marketplace is a combination of architectural and technical skills. A solid grasp of client needs, combined with proficiency in navigating intricate management dynamics, allows for continued project success.
HUSarchitecture’s developed technical tools undoubtedly place it at the forefront of the dynamic industry. A commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional architecture in favor of a more sustainable approach exemplifies its pioneering vision, making HUSarchitecture a reckoning force in the sustainable architecture space.
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