About Us

Here’s something to think about: The majority of buildings that are going to be occupied in the next 30 years already exist. Gelfand Partners Architects breathes new life into old buildings. Whether they’re aging public schools or housing, historic landmarks, or are just beautiful old buildings, we can enhance qualities often missing in today’s construction, while meeting the needs of the modern age. A reimagined renovation treads lightly on the planet, takes advantage of reclaimed and recycled materials, and is ground zero for how we think about reusing buildings and resources, now and in the future.

Our belief is simple: Make healthy, green buildings that bring in fresh air and daylight where people live, work, and learn. In every project, we find ways to use eco-friendly materials like responsibly harvested wood, recycled glass tile, and healthy carpets. And we devise innovative solutions to incorporate natural light and energy-saving systems, such as automatic-opening windows that keep the climate naturally cool. This gives practical benefits such as saving thousands of dollars on utility bills. And it leads to better living and learning environments for residents and students. In fact, studies have shown that classrooms with natural light lead to faster learning. In short, sustainable design is a better, smarter, healthier way to build.

At Gelfand Partners Architects, we approach design a little differently. We started years ago from the idea that we wanted to make healthier, more affordable, more stimulating design. We believe in doing sustainable architecture because it makes the buildings work better, from natural daylight, to fresh air, to green materials. We listen to community stakeholders to ensure we make a positive impact through our work. Put simply, good design makes you feel better. It’s not just social responsibility. It’s common sense. It’s impact by design.

The numbers tell the story so far: 62 housing communities that include 6,735 single and family residences, and 48 school communities that brought new and renovated classrooms to 23,100 students. More than that, we’ve successfully demonstrated through multiple projects from conception to ribbon cutting, that highly sustainable design can be achieved on time, and within budget. The innovative and cost-cutting options give operational and environmental savings for the life of the building. Smart, sustainable design is an attainable, practical, and affordable solution that Gelfand Partners Architects has, for the last 23 years, delivered.