Sustainable Design, Energy Conservation

MK2 believes that sustainability is an economic benefit through energy conservation achieved by practicing a triple bottom line philosophy in our design: Planet, People, and Performance.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

MK2 has an extensive track record of using sustainable energy-efficient applications for our institutional, commercial, and residential clients to save energy and consistently lower monthly energy bills for utilities as well as lower maintenance costs long before the recently established LEED Certification System.  We are continually adding LEED Accredited Professionals to our staff and Consultant Team.  Currently, MK2 has three (3) LEED Accredited Professionals on staff.  MK2 provides unique sustainable concepts to maximize profitability in building system upgrades by practicing an integrated design approach between our Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Sustainability Staff.

LEED Targeted Certifications

We currently have several projects that are applying for LEED Certification Rating.

• Napa Square: A retail and office facility

  • LEED for New Construction: Silver Rating

• Prison Industry Authority: Folsom Office Building

  • LEED for New Construction: Silver Rating

• Napa County Sheriff Facility

  • LEED for New Construction: Silver Rating

• Los Gatos, California; Single Family Residence

  • LEED for Homes: Silver Rating

LEED Certification Services

MK2 conducts the LEED Certification Process for Building Owners who want the design and construction of their projects to receive the LEED Certification.  MK2 works with your design team to allocate the systems and procedures and manage the documentation and monitoring process that is required by the U.S. Green Building Council to achieve the LEED Certification.  Our project management technique for LEED Certification emphasizes the use of Eco-Charrettes to address any design constraints in the project and promote design innovation.