elemental (elemental architecture llc and sine elemental llc) focuses on sustainable design, policy, and education. We are founded on over four decades of experience in and commitment to energy-conscious and environmentally responsible architecture, strategic planning, and communication for innovative global and boutique organizations in the public and private sectors.  

In both lineage and philosophy, elemental architecture llc is directly linked to the Modern tradition that saw architecture as deriving inspiration from the solutions to problems, both grand and pragmatic. Today, the question of a sustainable existence is arguably the single most pressing issue facing the practice of architecture and, thus, a profound force shaping rational design. In their construction and operation, buildings consume well over one-third of all energy resources expended in the United States. 

Recognizing that environmental consciousness must exist in a climate that understands and supports its application and, conversely, that architecture has great power to communicate, elemental has added strategic positioning and communication design through the formation of sine elemental llc, identity and media. The broad goal is to create the resource efficiency solutions organizations need to survive and flourish in an increasingly volatile business environment. sine has received several major design awards and has developed brand identities for sustainability-driven clients globally.