Sustainability

We believe sustainable design is smart, integrated design. It’s not only good for the environment, it’s good for our clients, our community, and our future.

2030 Commitment

In 2025, we reported 72 projects through the AIA 2030 Commitment, achieving an average 57% reduction in Energy Use Intensity (EUI), our strongest performance to date. More than half incorporated energy modeling, while 35 were all-electric, 11 met Passive House standards, 18 included solar energy, and 13 utilized geothermal systems.

SWBR 2023 Sustainability Action Plan

Our Sustainability Action Plan

We celebrate our commitment to sustainability with a growing firm, expanding portfolio of sustainable projects, and the issuance of this 2023 Sustainability Action Plan.

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Our portfolio includes over 2 million square feet of certified LEED projects—the most widely used green building rating system.

PHIUS Passive House Certified Pan American Square Apartments

Passive House Design

Passive House design achieves high levels of energy efficiency and improved comfort. The foundational principles are set by Phius — the leading Passive House authority in the United States.

All Electric Buildings

Designing highly energy-efficient buildings with all-electric systems that are supported by renewable energy is the essential strategy for achieving zero-carbon operations buildings today.

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