APPROACH TO DESIGN
Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects is distinguished by an attitude that views the design process as an individualized and inclusive experience focused on communication.
OUR PORTFOLIO
Working on a diversity of project types including Residential, Multi-Family Housing, Commercial, and Civic. We enjoy having a diverse project portfolio because it allows us to welcome in different experiences and challenges. Whether they be educational, religious, or housing, each project allows us to grow creatively and apply our skills and knowledge from past projects and build on that learning for new projects.
The firm is committed to the value system of each client. Consensus and cooperation are established through the participation of all interested groups and we encourage our clients to be involved in all facets of the design process.
STAGE ONE DESIGN
Our staff and the engineers we work with are involved at the earliest stages of any planning effort. Before commencing design of any building, collecting as much site information as possible provides significant insight on sustainability, environmental respect, as well as addressing issues important to the community at large.
Taking site and initial program information, we work through preliminary sketches and have consistent communication with our clients to accept feedback and adjust drawings accordingly.
STAGE TWO DESIGN
Once the general idea of a design is decided, our team will construct more concrete drawings and develop renderings for the client to see a realistic representation of the final product. At this point materiality, construction practices, and sustainability efforts are implemented.
STAGE THREE DESIGN | SUSTAINABILITY
BFE stays present throughout the entire construction process and is fully committed to providing ‘green building’ design. We have been fortunate enough to work with several clients willing to pursue LEED Certification for their projects allowing us to produce buildings that were awarded LEED Platinum. Regardless of certification goals we always strive to make efficient design decisions from conceptual building form to the details such as mitigating thermal bridging. We are very familiar with the advances in the energy codes that are striving to achieve “net-zero” buildings and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
