Green roots

186 Lighting Design Group’s focus on sustainable lighting design began 20 years ago, when 186 founder and principal Gregg Mackell began his career with the US Department of Energy. There, Gregg studied energy efficiency in lighting and building design. He performed energy analyses, energy efficient lighting designs and lighting retrofits. As Gregg formed 186, he never lost sight of the effects of lighting on the energy consumption in homes and buildings, and made a commitment to minimize energy usage without losing the integrity of each design.

Taking the LEED...

In order to fulfill our commitment to sustainable design, 186 has LEED Accredited Professional design staff. Accreditation is through the Green Building Certification Institute.

LEED AP credentials are conferred for advanced knowledge of green building practices. Whether you are working toward a certified green building or just minding your energy efficiency, we can help.

And spreading the word

As an AIA Continuing Education Provider, we are proud to promote sustainable practices in the building community. Our seminars are available in your offfice by appointment or we can be seen at building conferences; such as, the Colorado Sustainability Conference in 2009. Be sure to watch for us on upcomming conference schedules.

To further practice what we preach, we have made the 186 office as “green” as possible- finished using all sustainable, recycled or reused materials. With our reused cabinetry, soy-based concrete floor stain and a conference table made from pressed sunflower seed husks, we're reminded of our commitment to using our natural resources wisely.