b'Sustainability and WELL Building StandardsOur approach to sustainable design is collaborative and integrated, focused on conserving resources, achieving energy independence, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and effectively improving your bottom line.Responsibility HKS | Case Study - Embodied Carbon The building sector is the single& Life Cycle Analysis | Parkland largest consumer of energy in ourOutpatient Clinic Building Dallas, country. We understand this incredibleTexas, USAresponsibility and use design as a toolHKS worked with Walter P Moore to to conserve precious resources andconduct a life cycle analysis (LCA) reduce greenhouse gas emissions.for the Parkland Outpatient Clinic We see the planet as a client, one thatBuilding. This analysis resulted in a must be listened to in order to securecritical strategic decision to adjust a more sustainable future benefitingthe concrete mixture and, ultimately, our clients, communities and thelower CO2 emissions by 3,382,678 entire planet. kgCO2e. ExpertiseBuchan+HKS works with design teams to implement sustainable processes and strategies. We apply best practices across projects andThe life cycle industries and communicate daily to create maximum energy efficiencyanalysis resulted in a and a minimal lifetime footprint. 17% reduction in carbon emission, equal to Achievements 15,116,152km driven by an Today, HKS LEED certified andaverage passenger registered projects exceed 14.8 millionvehicle.square kilometresconsiderably more than most top 10 design firms. Through HKS LEED Fellowship program, we have successfully prepared hundreds of professionals for the LEED AP Exam, demonstrating that sustainability and innovative design are core values of our firm.Buchan+HKS 16'