Weston Miles Architects named Green Business of the Year

Morgan Hill Firm Recognized for its Commitment to Sustainability

Weston Miles Architects (WMA) was honored as Green Business of the Year by the Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters (SCCLCV) at their Fundraiser Event on October 5 in Monte Sereno, California. WMA, a husband and wife team of Charles D. Weston and Lesley Miles, accepted the honor that recognized their long-standing dedication to designing schools and buildings in the South Bay that emphasize sustainability.

Acknowledging the award Lesley said, “It’s so gratifying to be recognized for the work that we’ve been doing over the years. We have always tried to integrate our passion for design and the environment with our clients’ needs.” WMA’s recent eco-friendly designs for two new Santa Clara County Office of Education facilities - Brownell County Annex and Gateway School - speak to the environmental stewardship they bring to their work. The firm’s core value was in evidence again when it transformed the historic Isaacson Granary in Morgan Hill from an abandoned industrial site to a thriving commercial complex, providing a home for WMA and seven other businesses and earning LEED Gold certification in the process.

About Weston Miles Architects, Inc.

Established in 1986 by Lesley Miles, AIA, LEED AP, and Charles Weston, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, the firm has designed with sustainability in mind from the beginning. WMA’s office is located in a repurposed granary building that received LEED Gold certification. The property also includes an organic orchard linking it to the region’s agrarian past. WMA continues to design schools, office buildings and residences with a constant focus on sustainable solutions.