We are an architectural firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii. As leaders in sustainable design, we believe it is our duty to build a strong, healthy future for Hawaii and the Pacific Region. We continually strive to meet zero energy and low environmental impact standards in our projects, and practice sustainability in our business operations.
In 1988, after working with each other for five years, Joseph J. Ferraro and Gerald K. Choi founded Ferraro Choi And Associates Ltd., an architectural firm that vowed to do things differently. The two architects shared a belief that a positive organizational culture would be the cornerstone of their new architecture firm in Hawaii. In other words, they were determined to make Ferraro Choi and Associates "a great place to work." Their goal was to create a positive work environment that would attract and retain talented people who, in turn, would promote consistent and effective client relationships.
The Ferraro Choi Office was certified LEED Platinum in 2011 and is consistently used as an educational tool to promote sustainable practices. We take pride in our office space and continually explore ways to improve our green policy. Published in 2006, The Ferraro Choi Green Policy is part of our New Hire documentation and hiring process. In addition to outlining our commitment to sustainable purchasing, waste management and cleaning practices, the policy outlines our sustainable commitment to staff education.