When you are ready to make responsible, informed decisions about the buildings and surroundings that define your quality of life, contact Environment Associates.  We've spent over twenty-five years developing and refining an accountable approach to architecture. Beyond aesthetics and function, our award winning designs provide our clients with long term rewards: Healthy indoor air quality Superior energy efficiency Low maintenance durability Improved return on investment Cost effectiveness Community oriented spirit "Earth-friendly" construction Passive Sustainability As a regional authority on environmentally responsive "green" architecture, we offer our expertise to those seeking design solutions for where they live, work, and play. We accomodate projects of any size or budget. New Construction · Remodeling · Adaptive Design Master Planning · Site Planning Research · Consulting First Austin LEED® Home We are proud to announce the completion in April 2008 of the First home in Austin Texas to be LEED® certified green by the USGBC, the premier national green building program in the U.S. It received the highest ratings available, LEED® Platinum certification, as well as the highest rating available, Five Stars, from the premier local U.S. green building program, the Austin Green Building Program. February, 2008, we also completed the First LEED® Home in the Hill Country of Central Texas. The Hunt Texas home achieved Silver LEED® Certification. Laverne Williams feature interview by Patti Gras Passive Sustainability was the topic of Patti Gras "Living Smart" program on Houston PBS, Channel 8. Houston Area Green Homes video newscast July 2007 “Live at Five” by ABC 13 Houston Three green homes designed by Environment Associates for three exemplary couples This web site is in the process of a significant upgrade due to recent awards and significant projects completed since the original website was created. Please contact Environment Associates for additional information