Artefact, Inc. is an architectural practice located in South Bethlehem, PA and founded in 1986 by Christine Ussler. Artefact has established a reputation for excellent design, creative detailing, and extensive expertise in historic architecture and green design. It is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise. Artefact has twin interests in historic preservation and green design, with a focus on adaptive reuse. This design strategy is fundamentally green because of the way it saves the energy embodied in the existing building. Reusing existing buildings saves materials and strengthens communities.