Business Details
Sustainable Preservation Architecture in Buffalo, NY
Barbara A Campagna/Architecture is a firm dedicated to integrating historic preservation with sustainable building practices. With 25 years of experience in both profit and nonprofit sectors, our founder Barbara Campagna has pioneered approaches that combine artistic, scientific, and cultural methodologies to reimagine existing structures. We specialize in demonstrating how preservation principles align with green building standards, having developed trademarked solutions like The Greening Plan to evaluate resource use in buildings. Our expertise spans architectural design, regulatory compliance, and sustainability master planning for diverse clients including government agencies, developers, and nonprofit organizations. We emphasize the environmental impact of reusing existing buildings, which accounts for nearly 50% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and provide consulting services to guide clients through energy-efficient renovations.Our team leverages a nationwide network of experts to deliver tailored solutions, from preparing National Register nominations to achieving LEED certification. Barbara's leadership as a former chief architect for the National Trust and her work on iconic sites like the Farnsworth House establish our authority in sustainable preservation. We offer comprehensive services including eco-charrettes, disaster planning, and material evaluations while maintaining certifications as a Women's Business Enterprise. Our approach balances modern heritage preservation with climate-conscious practices, serving projects from historic landmarks to contemporary commercial spaces.
Services
Architectural Design
Historic Preservation
Sustainability Planning
LEED Certification
Regulatory Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in historic preservation and green building integration
- Our team holds LEED AP BD+C certification for sustainable design expertise
- We pioneered The Greening Plan, a federally trademarked sustainability framework
- Specialized in regulatory compliance for National Historic Landmarks
- Certified Women's Business Enterprise with nationwide expert networks
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP BD+C
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services from pre-design consultation to construction administration. Our approach integrates historic preservation principles with modern sustainability requirements, creating functional spaces that maintain historical integrity while meeting contemporary energy efficiency standards. Our expertise spans concept design, schematic development, and construction documentation.
Historic Preservation
Specializing in preservation of significant historic sites, we offer regulatory review, National Register nominations, and historic structure reports. Our work maintains architectural authenticity while implementing modern sustainability practices, demonstrated through projects like the Farnsworth House restoration and preservation of mid-century modern campuses.
Sustainability Planning
We develop customized sustainability management plans using our trademarked Greening Plan framework. This comprehensive audit evaluates all resource use aspects to create actionable strategies for reducing environmental impact while maintaining building integrity through energy-efficient retrofits and sustainable material selection.
LEED Certification
Our team guides clients through LEED certification processes for historic buildings, balancing preservation requirements with sustainability goals. We've achieved LEED Gold status for projects like President Lincoln's Cottage Visitors Center, demonstrating successful integration of historic preservation and modern green building standards.
Regulatory Compliance
We specialize in navigating complex regulatory requirements including Section 106 reviews and National Historic Preservation Act compliance. Our expertise ensures projects meet federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining historical integrity and implementing sustainable building practices.
People
Barbara A. Campagna
Principal Architect
Principal architect with 25 years of experience in sustainable preservation, former chief architect of the National Trust, and LEED AP BD+C certified. Recognized leader in integrating historic preservation with green building practices.
Questions
What makes your firm unique in architectural services?
We uniquely combine historic preservation expertise with sustainable building practices, having developed trademarked frameworks like The Greening Plan to evaluate resource use in existing buildings.
How do you handle LEED certification for historic buildings?
We balance preservation requirements with sustainability goals through customized strategies that maintain historical integrity while achieving certifications like LEED Gold for President Lincoln's Cottage.
What types of clients do you typically work with?
We serve government agencies, developers, nonprofit organizations, commercial owners, and private homeowners on projects ranging from National Historic Landmarks to contemporary commercial spaces.
Can you explain your approach to sustainability planning?
Our trademarked Greening Plan framework evaluates all resource use aspects to create actionable strategies for reducing environmental impact while maintaining building integrity through energy-efficient retrofits.
How do you handle regulatory compliance for historic sites?
We specialize in navigating complex requirements including Section 106 reviews and National Historic Preservation Act compliance, ensuring projects meet regulations while implementing sustainable practices.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Buffalo, NY, we work nationally with recent projects in San Francisco, Washington DC, Winston-Salem, and Queens, offering both local knowledge and nationwide expertise.
