The firm's projects have been of diverse scope and size, but in its work, SHA's contextual approach to design strives to preserve and complement that which is unique and essential in the built and natural environment. The design professionals of SHA collectively have developed an extensive working knowledge about architectural traditions and innovations respectful of community and environmental issues. They can assist in site selection and analysis, historic building feasibility studies, land-use planning, building programming and goal development, design and construction administration. They also maintain an extensive database of information and samples of green materials. GWA builds honestly and responsibly while making the most of limited resources.
Projects are primarily residential and light commercial.
They include repeat work for the University of Montana Lubrecht Forest Research Center which has been honored with a national Department of Energy award.