Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Busby Perkins+Will
Established in 1984 by Peter Busby in Vancouver, British Columbia, Busby Perkins+Will is an integrated architecture, interiors, and planning firm recognized for its leadership with clients in Corporate + Commercial + Civic, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Education and Science + Technology. The firm is committed to sustainability and green building design, creating modern, functional, and flexible spaces, utilizing the latest, most efficient technology to meet our client’s needs, and providing the highest degree of client service. With more than 80 staff in the Vancouver office and the bench strength of 1,600 personnel in 23 offices worldwide, staff share the mandate of a progressive, efficient, and professional practice. With projects across the world, our team is seamlessly networked, allowing us to work internationally while providing the highest degree of service, attention, and local presence to individual clients. Busby Perkins+Will is considered one of North America's leading green practices with the largest portfolio of built green projects in Canada. The firm also researches, educates, and is heavily involved in the development of public policy and sustainability guidelines. With 25 years of successful projects completed across market sectors, the firm has received more than 100 design honours, including 6 Governor General's Medals in Architecture, 11 Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture, and the coveted Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Firm of the Year Award.