Sustainable design represents another important metric to bringing value to your project. We work with our clients to increase the sustainability of their projects through five main areas:

• Sustainable site planning
• Energy efficiency
• Conservation of raw materials and non-renewable resources
• Indoor environmental quality
• Safeguarding water sources and minimization of water usage

We treat our clients sustainable design goals no different than any other program requirement or critical design element. We work carefully to balance our clients design requirements with their budget to achieve the optimal solution. "Green" design doesn't necessarily have to add initial cost to a project if executed wisely. Clients such as Toyota, University of California, the US Navy, and Pomona College have demonstrated that sustainable design can be an added benefit at minimal or no additional cost.


Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Although initial cost is important, the true value of a system must be measured by several criteria. Those categories can include the cost of the system over the life of the project, required maintenance and durability, function/aesthetics, and sustainability.

Cumming Corporation has LEED accredited professionals on staff with extensive experience in planning prioritized strategies for implementing sustainable design, as well as determining costs and benefits over the life of a project. Cumming Corporation's experience with life-cycle cost analysis enables the project team to make intelligent decisions when determining sustainable design solutions.

Toyota Corporate Headquarters   Torrance, CA

UC Davis Health System Education Building   Davis, CA

Shasta County Library   Redding, CA