Rocky Mountain Bank Rocks Sustainable Features in Beautiful Jackson, Wyoming

It may be an overstatement to say that financial institutions around the globe are "going green," but there does appear to be a growing trend of new banks that are designed with sustainability in mind. <a href="http://www.planone.com/home.php">Plan One Architects</a> is one of many firms pushing their clients to invest in energy efficiency, material restraint, and other strategies that lessen the environmental impact of new builds. One of their most recent projects, the <a href="https://www.rmbank.com">Rocky Mountain Bank</a> in Jackson, Wyoming, demonstrates that sustainable design can be sexy too.

Plan One Architects designed this striking new bank branch in Jackson, Wyoming.

The bold curvilinear form is accentuated by the project's restrained material palette.

Passive solar design and overhangs ensure year-round thermal comfort.

Extensive glazing provide fabulous views and plenty of daylighting.

Superior insulation and energy efficient mechanical systems enhance the building's energy performance.

The bank is organized around a central hearth and occupies a prominent corner site.