The foundation of Stephen Dynia Architects was based on the desire to develop architecture in a natural setting, and that goal has informed our philosophy of design at every level. The design process begins with an integral approach to sustainability and an investigation of site and program as prime motivators. Each project explores spatial qualities such as the experience of movement, the contrast and coexistence of openness and intimacy, and the fluid relationship of interior and exterior. Most importantly, the built environment is seen as a lens through which light can be shaped and articulated. This emphasis on the experience of space creates an architecture that is respectful of place and responsive to the unique opportunities of each project. We believe in truly sustainable design which requires more than just a technical solution – it must elegantly synthesize the building’s sustainable aspects with essential design strategies to produce a building that is more than the sum of its parts.