SUSTAINABILITY

Graham Baba has signed on to the AIA 2030 Commitment Program and it’s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by the year 2030. Download a copy of our Sustainability Action Plan.

EQUITY

We are committed to social justice and equity transparency. Graham Baba Architects is a JUST 2.0 label holding company with the International Living Future Institute’s disclosure program. Click on the label to the right to see the details.

TRANSFORMATION

Our mission — to enrich human experience through design — guides us as we define ‘sustainability’ in our practice. For us, sustainability isn’t just about creating environmentally friendly buildings; it’s about creating spaces that prioritize the sustained well-being of both individuals and communities, while caring for the planet.

Through practices like adaptive reuse, effective placemaking, and the design of equitable spaces, architects can lead the way in creating not just sustainable, but transformational changes that empower communities and contribute to a more sustainable and just world. We believe architecture is not merely the creation of buildings, but the thoughtful development of environments that promote regenerative practices, cultural continuity, and social equity. 

Under our transformation tab, you’ll find a variety of projects. Some of them save existing buildings through thoughtful adaptive reuse, others support equitable community. Some projects have achieved sustainable certifications while others quietly embody our sustainable principles. Transformational architecture shifts perceptions and expectations of the built environment.