 MENU new construction Residential Achieve a Higher Standard of Building Performance All new residential construction has sustainability and accessibility requirements. There are often incentives for going beyond the minimum. Building to higher performance standards will reduce operational costs and provide an advantage in the housing market. Multifamily Single-Family Homes Mixed-Use Communities Healthcare Facilities Senior Housing Dormitories Green Building Certification How do you know which green building certification is right for your project? Or maybe you’ve selected a green building program, but are not sure how to navigate the path toward certification? Whether you are pursuing green building certification as a route to compliance, or are looking for a way to make your building stand out to potential residents or homeowners, we provide consulting services that take your project from design to post-occupancy. Since each green building program and project is different, our services are tailored to meet your needs and guide you through each step of the process. Green Building Certification Programs Passive House Certification New Construction Existing Buildings Single-Family Multifamily Commercial Industrial Click to learn more about SWA’s Passive House Services We have a broad range of green building certification services that include: Goal setting and project priorities: Occupant health and safety, including Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Active Design Net-zero construction Identifying green building program, potential funding sources and incentives, as well as any compliance needs Working with project team during design phase to incorporate green construction methods and optimize energy and water efficiency, occupant comfort and building durability measures Monitoring and verifying adherence to green construction program specifications Final testing to ensure that all project specifications have been met Submitting green building program applications Developing post-occupancy education and evaluations CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR NEXT PROJECT LEED Silver Affordable Housing CLICK TO READ THE BLOG POST Our Buildings, Our Health CLICK TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Energy Efficiency Accessibility Consulting Projects The House at Cornell Tech READ MORE Arbor House: Urban Farming Takes Root in the Bronx READ MORE Benker Residence: A Net Zero Energy Home READ MORE SEE ALL RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Why Choose Us? Top of the Class We offer a more comprehensive set of services than any competitor: Commissioning, ASHRAE 90.1 modeling, Accessibility Consulting and Passive House (PHIUS) certification. Size We have certified the most LEED Homes projects on the East Coast with nearly 1,000 projects and 8,500 units. Building Science All of our residential offerings derive from our history as a building science research and consulting firm and often leverage our HUD PATH and DOE Building America research. Established History We have and continue to shape industry certification programs including: USGBC’s LEED program, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program and the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Rating Systems. Leadership We are consistently awarded for our work with DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, ENERGY STAR Homes, ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise (MFHR), EPA Indoor Air Plus, and National Green Building Standard (NGBS), as well as LEED for Homes. Pioneers in Accessibility Our accessibility consultants executed HUDs first research project published as “The Cost of Accessible Housing.” RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION Green Building Certification Energy Efficiency Accessibility Consulting RESIDENTIAL EXISTING BUILDINGS Energy Optimization Green Building Certification Accessibility Consulting COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION Green Building Certification Energy Efficiency Accessibility Consulting COMMERCIAL EXISTING BUILDINGS Energy Optimization Green Building Certification Accessibility Consulting BEYOND BUILDINGS Research and Evaluation Program Development Education and Training ALL SERVICES Improving the Built Environment Since 1972 © 2021 Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Privacy Policy Employee Portal Sitemap