In 2004, while employed at Gensler, he learned about how toxic and
environmentally damaging certain building materials and systems
are. This was both eye-opening and humbling. He set out to explore this
brave new world, earning his LEED accreditation shortly after. Some
of the impetus involved in founding his own design-build company was
the realization that a building designed to meet LEED standards is still
at risk of being compromised without proper oversight by someone
well-acquainted with green construction techniques.
"As both designer and builder, we can control the very complex com-
ponents and provide a more holistic approach to construction," he said.
Vahe's life perspective is expansive, yet he puts a fine point on his
role in it.
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PROJECT: Watertown, MA
BUILDER AND ARCHITECT: Vahe Ohannessian, AIA, Boston Architects & Builders
The custom matching winding staircase extends access to the new attic suite.
The master bedroom is carefully
fitted into attic space with unusual
roof planes, new skylights and
new door off the roof deck.
Before
Custom new spa-like
getaway bathroom off
new master bedroom
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