S u s t a i n a b l e    D e s i g n

OZ Architects works to make our homes and cities better places to live.  Together, we create places that will sustain our communities for generations through the search for design excellence and beauty, while respecting the limits of site, budget, and locality.  We incorporate sustainable techniques, including passive & active solar, ground-source heating & cooling, low embodied-energy and recycled materials, healthy indoor air quality, and collaboration with the natural and cultural landscape.  Our experienced staff includes LEED accredited designers and experts in daylighting, native and xeriscape landscape design, and healthy interior environments.  We are dedicated to providing a holistic approach to quality design.

I n n o v a t i o n

For a generation, OZ has been a leader in developing creative solutions.  Our history has given us a rich knowledge of Missoula and this region.  That history provides a firm foundation, a place where we can imagine the best possible futures.  From careful site placement, to energy and daylight modeling, to possibilities that our culture is only beginning to conceptualize, OZ has the experience to help make your ideas a reality.

E n e r g y

Developing renewable, domestic energy sources is one of our country’s top priorities.  We work with you to create an energy efficient design.  Whether your project requires a healthy, tight building envelope, or ground-source heating & cooling, or the latest in energy design, we create places that are gentle on your operating budget, and gentle on the earth.

L i f e    S t y l e

What is the big picture of sustainability?  Buildings and landscapes are only one part of this larger framework.  Living lightly on the land is related to all scales, from the great policies of our country, to how we get from home to work every day, to the plants in our gardens.  Creating places that affect our lifestyle is one of the largest contributions we make to our world.  We design to reflect your best possible vision of daily life.