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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.
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Announcements
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September 3, 2026

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.
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Announcements
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August 28, 2026
A photo of a young woman with a white blouse and maroon cardigan. Her name is Aly Mancuso, and she is a Project Designer at SWBR.

Aly Mancuso Named an RBJ 2026 Rising Star

The honor celebrates emerging professionals distinguished by their achievements, initiative, and contributions to the Rochester region.
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Recognition
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August 28, 2026

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.
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Insight
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August 24, 2026

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?
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Insight
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August 14, 2026

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.
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Recognition
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August 12, 2026

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.
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Recognition
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August 6, 2026

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.
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August 5, 2026

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.
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Announcements
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August 5, 2026

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.
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Recognition
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August 3, 2026
Rendering of The Nest affordable housing development in Niagara Falls, New York, designed to achieve Phius-certified high-performance building standards.

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.
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Announcements
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July 29, 2026

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.
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Recognition
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July 28, 2026
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