Design for Sustainability

Severud Associates is committed to making structures sustainable and has been applying best practices in green building design for many years. Working with the owner, architect, MEP consultant, and others on the design team, the engineering staff explores economical ways to minimize a building’s impact on the environment and the use of resources—locally sourced and recycled whenever possible—while improving functionality. Site placement, green roofs, water and thermal storage, and high-performance curtain wall also increase inhabitants’ quality of life.