Better Building Works

We make buildings thatwork for you - instead of giving you headaches (both literally and figuratively!). Several years into her architecture career, Founder Monica Rokicki got her first LEED-accreditation. She proudly told her dad about how it made sure buildings are healthy, sustainable, and conserved energy and water. He asked: "Why aren't youalready doing that?"and related:"Why should I pay more money for something I thought architects were already doing?" Answering these questions led beyond LEED to the power of building science and the founding of our company in 2011.

Monica is passionate about "architecture that listens". She founded Better Building Works to help clients implement intentional, cost-effective strategies for context-driven, high performance new construction, development projects, and improvement of existing buildings and campuses. She holds various building performance certifications, including LEED AP BD+C and EBO+M, BPI, and HERS. Continuing education in this rapidly developing field augments her decades-long experience in building design. Monica currently serves as a Board Member with the Greater Virginia Green Building Council, is Immediate Past Chair for the ten-state USGBC Southeast Regional Committee, and has conducted numerous building performance presentations for the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, Virginia Building and Code Officials Association, and many others.

HINT: That treasure? It's probably in your attic. And no, we don't mean some dusty old thing that's actually a priceless heirloom like on Antiques Roadshow. We mean that there are simple, affordable solutions - such as proper air sealing - that can generate a huge return on investment over the long-term. Smart homeowners are taking advantage of the saving potential of their single greatest investment - their home. We can help you navigate the often confusing landscape of improving your home's energy efficiency by breaking it down into simple, cost-effective options.