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SWBR Earns Just Label 3.0, Advancing our Commitment to Transparency and Equity
This recognition continues our effort to be transparent about how our values show up within our own organization.

Three SWBR-Designed Spaces Recognized as RBJ 2026 Top Projects
This award honors the best building and construction projects in the Rochester area over a 12-month span.

Aly Mancuso Named an RBJ 2026 Rising Star
The honor celebrates emerging professionals distinguished by their achievements, initiative, and contributions to the Rochester region.

Designing for a Low-Carbon Future: What Our AIA 2030 Reporting Data Makes Clear
Learn what documented project data is teaching us about the most effective path to high-performance, resilient buildings.

Spending Smarter: A Better Approach to Housing Design
When budgets get tight, design details are often the first things on the chopping block. But what if the smartest way to save money isn't always spending less?

Pan-American Square Apartments Earns ENR New York’s 2026 Excellence in Sustainability Award
The supportive housing community transforms a former rail corridor into a sustainable neighborhood resource that provides stability and opportunity for residents.

Sarah LoPresti Named 2026 NHRA Rising Star
The annual award recognizes one emerging HR professional whose contributions are making a meaningful difference within their organization.

New QED Facility Strengthens Rochester’s Global Leadership in Optics
The project is a major investment that bolsters Rochester's position as a global hub for optics, photonics, and imaging while driving the company's next chapter.

EMHCS Celebrates Opening of Expanded Campus
The $40M project is designed to support future growth, uniting adaptive reuse, new construction, and enhanced athletic facilities in one cohesive setting.

Pan-American Square Apartments Recognized in Buffalo Business First’s 2026 Brick by Brick Awards
The supportive housing community transforms a former rail corridor into a sustainable neighborhood resource that provides stability and opportunity for residents.

The Nest Earns Phius Core Design Certification
This milestone confirms that the project's design meets stringent performance targets to deliver lasting comfort and reduced operational energy use.

SWBR Named Finalist for GRCC 2026 Inclusive Leadership Award
The recognition honors organizations that create meaningful, lasting changes in workplace cultures where employees feel acknowledged and valued.