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Designs for Life We are your Sustainability A.C.E. - Architect, Consultant, Educator, save money, energy, the environ

We are your SUSTAINABILITY A.C.E., providing complete Architectural , Consulting & Engineering Services to green new or existing buildings. Our focus is on incorporating the principles of sustainable design in to every project, no matter the size or scope, on time and within your budget. Our firm was established in 2003 by Architect and LEED Fellow, Jason Kliwinski, with the belief that it shouldn

't have to cost more to build green. After more than a decade of built projects in the Residential, Commercial, Higher Education, K-12, and Hospitality markets, we've proven this to be true. Through our association with the Green Building Center, we also offer a host of specialty consulting services to cater to the unique needs of our clients and the sustainability market such as carbon neutrality master planning & implementation, commissioning, energy modeling and net zero energy/water/waste design. Our partners and staff serve a wide range of individuals, corporations, partnerships, and non-profit organizations. We are experts in the green building field and harmonizing the often conflicting constraints of budget, schedule, operations & maintenance, and aesthetics that impact our clients' sustainability. Our headquarters is located at 67 Bridge Street in picturesque Lambertville, New Jersey along the Delaware River. We also have a satellite office in midtown Manhatten near Penn Station. We are licensed to practice architecture in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Texas but have consulted on projects in Florida, South Carolina, Mexico, British Virgin Islands, the UK, Bahamas and California as well and delivered green educational seminars globally. When working with a client we utilize an integrative project delivery approach that is unique in the industry. This approach fosters a collaborative environment and brings all members of the team, including the contractor, architect, engineers, product suppliers, owner, and specialty consultants, to the table early in the design process and often throughtout its completion.

The GBC is ready to help you meet your clean energy goals! We’ve helped numerous clients switch to solar and used it our...
09/02/2026

The GBC is ready to help you meet your clean energy goals! We’ve helped numerous clients switch to solar and used it ourselves on our sustainable off-grid farm, Gaia’s Way. Solar allows you to lower your carbon footprint significantly while often saving money and water in the process. This clean source of energy is on the rise and becoming a more affordable and cost-effective option every day! If you’re interested in solar for your next project, contact [email protected] today!

Save energy and money without lifting a finger by building with passive heating and cooling strategies! Passive Heating ...
08/31/2026

Save energy and money without lifting a finger by building with passive heating and cooling strategies! Passive Heating and Cooling occurs when a building’s design takes its surrounding environment into account, selecting materials, openings, orientation and layout according to those surroundings to maximize the benefits afforded by the natural environment. A building’s surroundings can provide natural sources for heat and cooling, such as the heat from the sun or cooling winds. By working with an eco-conscious design team like the Green Building Center, you can take advantage of these benefits to build more energy efficiently, and cost effectively. Visit greenbuildingcenter.com to learn more about building sustainably with us!

Stop losing energy and money to hidden leaks, by getting building envelope commissioning done by the Green Building Cent...
08/29/2026

Stop losing energy and money to hidden leaks, by getting building envelope commissioning done by the Green Building Center! We use thermal scanning to find areas where your building is letting heat/cooling out and unwanted moisture in, costing you on air conditioning and risking moisture damage to the structure of your space. These leaks can be invisible to the naked eye, but by finding and correcting them now you can save on your energy bills for years. Reach out to [email protected] to find out more about what building envelope commissioning can do for you!

From concept to keys, we’re building sustainability into every aspect of your project! Right from the beginning, the GBC...
07/17/2026

From concept to keys, we’re building sustainability into every aspect of your project! Right from the beginning, the GBC uses LEED and WELL as our guide to bringing you healthy and sustainable buildings. By using an integrative process where we’re in consistent communication with the building architect, construction team, engineers and more, we’re able to find a plethora of opportunities for sustainable synergy between building systems. Ultimately, this leads to a more energy efficient and high performing building overall, which saves you money on utilities and guarantees a more sustainable end result. So, if you’re interested in saving money while saving the environment, visit greenbuildingcenter.com to build green with the GBC!

Weddings, Fiestas and More are being held at sustainable and beautiful Gaia’s Way Farm! Whether you’re looking to host a...
07/11/2026

Weddings, Fiestas and More are being held at sustainable and beautiful Gaia’s Way Farm! Whether you’re looking to host an intimate dinner event or an outdoor festival, Gaia’s Way Farm provides a unique setting for any event. Between the Richard Holcombe House’s historic charm and the fields of sunflowers and horses, it’s a lovely location for a variety of occasions. For the eco-conscious, our farm is also notably a solar powered, off-grid property. So you can rest assured any event hosted here will be powered sustainably with clean energy. Visit gaiaswayfarm.com to plan with us today!

Fight mold and moisture damage with Building Envelope Commissioning from the GBC! We provide thermal scans of your build...
06/03/2026

Fight mold and moisture damage with Building Envelope Commissioning from the GBC! We provide thermal scans of your building to find critical points of moisture pe*******on. By addressing these weak points early, your bathrooms and other sensitive home areas can be saved from a world of costly repairs down the line. Visit greenbuildingcenter.com to strengthen your building envelope with us!

Don’t just go with the flow, go Low-flow with sustainable fixtures selected by Simply Sustainable! We look out for styli...
05/29/2026

Don’t just go with the flow, go Low-flow with sustainable fixtures selected by Simply Sustainable! We look out for stylish fixtures that look beautiful and bring down your water bill, a win-win in our book. Installing low flow showerheads alone can reduce a household’s water consumption by 20%, and those savings add up quickly. To get low-flow fixtures for your space, reach out any time to our sustainable designers by visiting besimplysustainable.com!

Make sure your windows are doing more than just providing a view, by getting them checked out by the Green Building Cent...
05/27/2026

Make sure your windows are doing more than just providing a view, by getting them checked out by the Green Building Center using Building Envelope Commissioning! Windows can either help or hurt your building envelope, acting as useful tools to capture light and heat or dangerous weak points that cost you on utilities such as heating and cooling. By getting a thermal scan of your building, we can identify any window weak points and nip those issues in the bud, saving you tons of energy especially during the warm summer months. Don’t wait until the next heat wave! Reach out to [email protected] and get the most out of your windows today.

The Green Building Center is being proactive towards your sustainable goals by becoming Passive House professionals! Pas...
05/25/2026

The Green Building Center is being proactive towards your sustainable goals by becoming Passive House professionals! Passive House certification provides a clear path to carbon neutrality, building your project from the ground up to be as eco-friendly as can be. We aim to use our newfound expertise in this area to save our projects money on utility bills and exceed their green building expectations by taking full advantage of the science behind passive house to create the healthiest and most energy efficient buildings for our clients. To learn more about all the good Passive House can do for your next project, reach out to [email protected]!

Happy Pride, Lambertville!! As always, this year’s parade was a wonderful celebration for our community and all who came...
05/20/2026

Happy Pride, Lambertville!! As always, this year’s parade was a wonderful celebration for our community and all who came out to join the festivities. At the Green Building Center, we believe in a sustainable and equal future for everyone, so we want to focus our pride posting on spotlighting LGBTQ+ organizations who’re doing great work right here in New Jersey! By visiting morejersey.com, you can find fantastic orgs like Garden State Equality and Pride Center of NJ, and celebrate pride by supporting the NJ LGBTQ+ community!

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