Sustainability

Sustainability Matters

Design and Construction

Our integrative approach with architects, engineers and construction personnel allows us to deeply embed sustainability throughout the project.

Environmental and Health Impact

We create green buildings that are better for the environment. Our buildings help reduce your carbon footprint and enhance occupant health by providing a cleaner and more comfortable work environment.

Values and Value

Designing and constructing facilities that stand the test of time and have a lasting environmental impact is where our eye for going green actually lets us identify cost savings and innovative solutions for your project.

We partner with facilities managers, building owners, and tenants to achieve their goals of better resource and energy efficiency.

Sustainable Solutions

Lighting Systems

LED lights use up to 90% less energy than incandescent light bulbs.

HVAC Systems

Energy efficiency can impact the life expectancy of the machinery.

Building Envelope

Architectural and engineering best practices can contribute to a more efficient facility.

Water Efficiency & Conservation

LEED certified landscapes and fixtures reduce water waste.

Cool Roofing Materials

Reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat.

Energy Model

Based on the number of points achieved, a project earns one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.

Let's LEED the Way Together

Our team has experienced LEED accredited professionals who will be able to assist you in navigating paperwork and compliance to obtain the maximum number of LEED credits in order to certify your building.

Partners in Sustainability

We strive to be your trusted advisor in making any project of yours energy efficient. Your needs come first. We will help you in choosing green materials and products, along with employing green construction practices.

Regulatory Compliance

Our clients depend on our knowledge of current federal, state, and local codes. Not only will your building be green, but you will be in complete compliance with all levels of building, health, and fire requirements.

Let's talk about your next project

Work with our integrated and interdisciplinary team to take on your next big idea.

"Gordon Prill did a great job on my lab. The on-site project manager was terrific. Job well done.”

Professor of Applied Physics and Physics, Stanford University

Dr. Kathryn Moler

"Gordon Prill did a great job in realizing the original philosophy of building an open environment to assist the synergistic interactions of students and researchers using difference and complementary instruments."

Director, Stanford Nanocharacterization Lab

Dr. Robert Sinclair

“One of the benefits of using Gordon Prill has been that they have all design disciplines under one roof which has been a great time saver due to their ability to expedite discipline coordination in-house."

Project Manager, University of California, Santa Cruz

Kevin Foisie

“I would like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU and great job to the entire Gordon Prill, Inc. team. In the past few months, your team has gone above and beyond to immerse yourself in the design of the project and the Google ecosystem. This reflects in the progress we made from where we started and we very much look forward to the team knocking down design challenges, meeting all milestones, and getting this project to the final stage.”

Project Manager, CBRE

Claire Dinh

“I just wanted to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of you for delivering a high-quality product in such a short time under these challenging circumstances. Your proactive collaboration and commitment have not gone unnoticed; you've set a high bar for other campus managers and design consultants to follow.”

Campus Architect, University of California, Santa Cruz

Felix Ang

"The Gordon Prill team was professional, focused and got the job done with excellent attention to the final product. Clear drawings, accurate presentations of what was being done for my lab and no surprises."

Professor of Biology, Stanford University

Dr. Russell Fernald

“I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your thoroughness and the attention to detail you have been applying to the Smart Power/Robotics project. I am confident your efforts will provide a finished product the faculty will be very pleased with, as well as make the construction process run smoother.”

Owner’s Representative, University of California, Santa Cruz

David J. Tanza