90% of the materials used in buildings are petrochemical based, inorganic and/or composites. We can do better.
Robin Janson, Co-Owner and Creative Director.
In the built environment, reclaimed and responsibly sourced wood is one of the healthiest choices we can make. Trees are 51% carbon. They accumulate carbon as they grow and continue to store that carbon in lumber form. At the end of life, nature knows how to digest wood.
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Sustainability in action
As architects and designers, we carry tremendous influence over the environmental impact of a building or product. We see this as both a responsibility and an opportunity. As your material design partner, we are committed to designing and providing building materials that meet the challenge of our century.
Explore our portfolio of projects and case studies to see how we're making a positive impact with responsibly sourced and salvaged wood and materials.
Microsoft Open AI headquarters, Architect Gensler SF
Want to know where and how your wood is sourced? With Urban Evolutions, knowing is possible. Urban Evolutions supplied 5,500 sf of red oak paneling sourced from Menominee Tribal Enterprises for Microsoft OpenAI Headquarters. Richly grained ...
Reclaimed Wood Furnishings & Wall Paneling for U.S. Venture’s Wisconsin Headquarters Urban Evolutions provided reclaimed furnishings, ceiling accents & paneling for US Venture’s Wisconsin HQ. “We don’t often get the opportunity to work on a...
Engineered Ash Flooring & Veneer for Levi’s Corporate Atrium in San Francisco Urban Evolutions supplied engineered ash flooring and 6,550 SF of ash veneer for paneling and table surfaces in Levi’s San Francisco HQ atrium. Gensler Architectu...
Dive into our curated collection of resources. From in-depth articles on the benefits of reclaimed wood to guides on deconstruction and sustainable sourcing, this is your hub for information on building and designing with purpose.
