(a2) is an engineering, architecture and product design consultancy dedicated to developing smarter and more elegant solutions for the use of resources in our natural and built environments. a2 specializes in product development, intellectual property licensing, and design consulting for high performance buildings. We specialize in: • translation of scientific principles into viable building components and systems • spotting opportunities to marry architectural intent with technology & performance • team collaboration in the evolution of beautiful, highly integrated projects • understanding of building energy codes, standards and the development of regulation-compliant products