In recent years, the world has seen exponential rates of change in technology, energy supply, climate, and business models—all of which impact the human experience. We help our clients prepare for an evolving future. We design for change.

As an interdisciplinary firm with over 70 years of experience, we have developed a holistic approach to design. Collaboration between disciplines happens early and often, resulting in innovative solutions throughout the design process. Our instinct to integrate design with advanced engineering, research, and equitable practices yields sophisticated, sustainable, and human-centered responses to the profound challenges of our time.

At the beginning of a client relationship, we actively listen to understand the client’s goals, culture, and any future changes they anticipate will impact their business, campus, or community. This process shapes a sustainability vision that embodies the client’s values. The vision is realized through ideas that reflect our deep understanding of all aspects of a project’s performance: human experience, cultural significance, technical rigor, and systems efficiency.

Our goal is to design buildings that are embraced by owners, operators, users, and community members who live, work, and gather inside and around them. A beloved building—one so treasured it lasts for generations—is both beautiful and sustainable.

We believe it is our responsibility to shape the future through design. As a founding signatory of AIA2030 and a signatory of SE2050, we are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals and challenging our industry. Our holistic approach integrates sustainability, resilience, research, and equity into the design process. We are committed to leaving a positive impact on the world. Join us!

Services

Our services include:

  • CARBON NEUTRAL PLANNING & DESIGN
  • CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
  • CLIMATE ADAPTATION
  • DECARBONIZATION
  • MASS TIMBER
  • MICROGRIDS
  • NET ZERO ENERGY
  • RENEWABLE ENERGY / POWER GENERATION
  • RESILIENCE PLANNING / IMPLEMENTATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLANNING
  • THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
    (ex.LEED, WELL)

Learn more about
Our Commitment to Sustainability.

Our Impact

To advance sustainability in our work we are focusing on three key initiatives: strengthening our network; integrating sustainability into our design process; and establishing clear accountability measures. In our 2023 Impact Report, we share our approach to holistic design and the progress we are making, including our strengths and our challenges.   

For details, download our 2023 Impact Report.
If you have questions or comments about this report, contact Director of Sustainability Ariane Laxo.

Renewables

We offer a range of professional engineering services aimed at providing building systems that achieve a favorable balance between economics, natural resource consumption and environmental impacts. Involvement early on in a project is central to our success in creating sustainable buildings. We work with the owner and design team to establish "Green Goals" that are maintained throughout the design and construction process.

Mitigating Climate Change

Client concerns are at the center of our process. By approaching each project as unique, we seek to understand the needs and standards for success, and develop solutions that reflect your values. Our approach improves an organization’s understanding of its economic, technical and social objectives, allowing us to help identify opportunities to mitigate emissions that contribute to climate change.