Proffitt & Associates recognizes the enormous impact that the construction industry has on our environment. In an effort to be responsible stewards of the Earth, we strive to lessen our environmental footprint in our design work and in our everyday lives. In 1970, Michael Proffitt partnered with local builders to design passive solar housing to be constructed on the outskirts of Frederick, and since that time, our firm has worked creatively to preserve our natural resources and care for our planet.

As members of the U.S. Green Building Council since 2006, we have successfully certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects and have several future projects on the boards. Our on-staff LEED Accredited Professionals provide in-depth knowledge of sustainable design and proven experience with LEED certification. Even before LEED was developed, the firm completed an innovative and sustainable adaptive re-use of a historic gothic dairy barn in Dickerson, Maryland for Montgomery County. The project included composting toilets, on-site greywater treatment, and translucent insulated fiberglass skylights.