Emit Powers

Evol<e believes that human kind's consuming behavior can not, or only slightly, be forced to change. We therefore see a great opportunity in changing the environment we live in, by vitalizing this very environment by implementing tools to evoke, "make visual" a cradle-to-cradle lifestyle and economy in which human kind automatically evolves. Creating the mindset to really evoke a vital environment by making visible cradle to cradle.

For example Herman Miller's GreenHouse

It makes sense that a company dedicated to creating people-centered architecture was also a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and helped formulate LEED Certification guidelines.

Herman Miller hired renowned environmental architect William McDonough to design their next manufacturing facility, to be located next to an existing HMI warehouse on more than 45 acres of rolling prairie. In 1995, the USGBC selected the building, which they named the "GreenHouse," as a pilot for the development of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification process.

The USGBC cited the GreenHouse as a model of what was possible, and awarded it "Pioneer" status. The building today stands as proof that using green design not only can be aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally sound and financially beneficial to a company. Further confirmation came from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which funded a study that validated the GreenHouse's financial and environmental performance. In addition, the GreenHouse has received numerous awards for its attractive appearance.