Susan’s goal for every project is to combine excellent design with a deep respect for the environment.  She has worked on a number of projects that have become models of sustainable design including People’s Mutual Housing Association, the first green low income housing complex in Manhattan.  Susan has also taught at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and presented on sustainable design topics at numerous conferences and symposiums.

Some ecological aspects of Susan’s work are:
* indigenous plantings
* use of local building materials
* on site storm water management
* preserving existing vegetation
* limiting earthwork and site grading
* greenroof design
* maintaining watershed and wildlife corridors.