Oak Gardens brings 62 units of much needed housing to the Menlo Park Veterans Affairs campus. Finding affordable housing nearby is a major challenge, with many traveling over 2 hours to make physical therapy and mental health appointments. By co-locating housing on the campus, new […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: Today we recognize the Children’s Council of San Francisco is celebrating 50 years of advocating for quality early care and education, empowering families with information and financial support, and building the capabilities of educators, to ensure that every child in San Francisco has […]
In preparation for today, Earth Day 2024, VMWP has been reflecting on its sustainability goals and successes these past three decades, including our progress since signing on to AIA'a 2030 Commitment. From that, our team has updated our Sustainability Action Plan and are sharing it […]
For three decades, Van Meter Williams Pollack has understood the responsibility we have as architects to design for a healthier future and has implemented trusted sustainable practices throughout our projects. Being a 57-person firm, many individuals have taken time to earn professional credentials in sustainability […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: The Bay Area Young Architects (BAYA) Knowledge Community connects designers, students and newly licensed architects for networking, volunteer opportunities and social events. BAYA events are open to everyone engaged in the AEC industry. They welcome all non-licensed professionals and architects that have been […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: EAH Housing was formed in response to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the riots following his murder, and the 1967 Kerner Report which articulated that violence and poverty arose from lack of jobs, education, and housing. In 1968, a group of […]
SAP Feature: 2030 By the Numbers: 2022 AIA Summary Data Report
The AIA 2030 Commitment just released the 2030 By the Numbers: AIA Summary Data Report for the 2022 year. The overall numbers of the impact of the 2030 Commitment are inspiring. We encourage you to […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County (HLC) works to preserve and expand the range and supply of adequate, accessible, and affordable housing for residents and workers of San Mateo County. They organize to ensure everyone who works, lives, or grows in San […]
By: Chelsea Clark Denver is initiating a new performance driven energy code called Energize Denver starting this October 2023. Energize Denver will require existing buildings, over 25,000 SF, to meet incremental Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI) benchmarks - 2024, 2027, 2030 - then maintain the 2030 […]
Meghan Kress, Master of Architecture (M.Arch) student and VMWP summer intern, is part of the CU Denver team that completed the on-campus design build for a utility space and research lab for use by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fishery scientists in Antarctica. Meghan […]
SAP Feature: Co-Locating Housing on Campuses
Community Feature: Children’s Council of San Francisco is celebrating 50 years
SAP Feature: VMWP Sustainabilty Action Plan 2.0
SAP Feature: 2023 DDX Summary
Community Feature: Bay Area Young Architects (BAYA)
Community Feature: EAH Housing
SAP Feature: 2022 AIA Summary Data Report 
Community Feature: Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo
SAP Feature: Energize Denver
Staff Feature: Meghan Kress, CU Denver, and designing for Scientists in Antarctica