 MENU Existing Buildings Residential Each Building is Unique From accessibility compliance to high-impact energy efficiency upgrades, our solutions are tailored for the specific needs of your building. Multifamily Mixed-Use Communities Healthcare Facilities Senior Housing Dormitories Single-Family Homes Energy Optimization Green Building Certification Accessibility Consulting Accessibility is Ongoing Whether you are acquiring a property, need to train staff on accessibility policies and procedures, or are making alterations to an existing building, we can help you ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility requirements. We can help your residential building comply with accessible design and construction requirements included in: The Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) State and Local Human Rights Laws International Building Code (IBC) State and Local Building Codes Universal Design Services for Existing Residential Buildings Plan Reviews and Field Inspections: For alterations to existing buildings, we collaborate to help attain full compliance with regulatory requirements for accessible design and construction. We conduct field inspections during all phases of renovations and work with the design and construction teams to help ensure that full compliance is achieved. Due Diligence: We perform due diligence inspections of existing buildings and sites to identify noncompliance with regulatory requirements for accessible design and construction. Investors can use the results of these inspections to determine the true value of a potential real estate investment; the primary goal of our due diligence services is to protect the interests of our equity investor clients. Litigation Consulting: We can provide litigation support to federal, state and local government agencies, law firms, architects, private owners, developers, and more. CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR NEXT PROJECT Accessibility Criteria for Exit Doors CLICK TO READ THE BLOG POST Universal Design with Mary Jo Peterson CLICK TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Projects Roosevelt Landings: Largest Air Sealing Project in New York City READ MORE Stuytown/Peter Cooper Village Earn LEED for Communities Certification READ MORE Concord Village Energy Audit Leads to Major Savings READ MORE SEE ALL RESIDENTIAL EXISTING PROJECTS Why Choose Us? Top of the Class SWA is a leading partner in all New York and New Jersey financial incentive programs. We have been a NYSERDA FlexTech provider since the program’s inception and also provide support through implementation of all projects. Size We offer a more comprehensive set of services than any competitor: Commissioning, ASHRAE 90.1 modeling, Accessibility Consulting and Passive House (PHIUS) certification. Building Science Our residential offerings are founded in our history as building science research and consulting firm; originated out of HUD PATH and DOE Building America research, and that expertise is available to our sustainable housing projects. Established History We have led a variety of U.S. Department of Energy, HUD, NYSERDA, and high profile industry R&D and advisory projects. Results from these projects inform our energy audit, accessibility, and design work by providing a deeper understanding of technical issues from a variety of perspectives. Leadership Our team actively gives back to the industry by performing cutting edge research and presenting the findings at regional and national conferences, advancing innovations building performance. We participate in the Mayor’s Carbon Challenge and regularly engage with the Department of Buildings and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. Pioneering Accessibility Our accessibility group is a pioneer in the field, executing HUDs first research on Universal Design in single-family homes published as Homes for Everyone: Universal Design Principles in 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