C N Carley Assoc

We are a general practice architecture firm established in 1987 by Christopher N. Carley, AIA, LEED AP. We love our work and believe that thoughtful design in all things plays a major part in enhancing the quality of life. The clients that we serve best work with an architect because they want to create the best design possible within the resources available. They often have clear ideas about what they want, but they are also open to advice and exploration of the possibilities offered by their site, their program, their budget and the realities of building technology.

What is Sustainable Design and why should we care? The label, along with "green design" has become so popular that it is hard to find a sales pitch that doesn't include it. To us it means design that yields a healthy environment for the user and the builder. It also means enlisting Mother Nature as an ally in our efforts to make our buildings safe, snug, pleasant, economical and long lasting. In other words, sustainable, something that should and will endure. We believe that good design is inherently sustainable and that thoughtless design is usually a waste of resources.