Climate Smart Solutions

Advancing Building Design for Climate Resilience

As global climate change continues to shed light on the importance of resource security and resiliency, the standard for exceptional building design must continue to adapt. By championing sustainable practices, we source economically viable solutions through a range of strategic measures, including building performance and life cycle cost analyses, “climate smart” master plans and designs, and a host of thought-leadership and funding opportunities.

Data-Driven Insights for Smarter Decisions

We evaluate costs, carbon and energy performance to give organizations the insight they need to make informed, future-focused sustainability choices.Technician inspecting rooftop solar panels with a clamp meter and tablet, representing how energy incentives support the implementation and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

Core areas of expertise include:

  • Life Cycle Cost – Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Embodied Carbon
  • Energy Utilization Index (EUI)
  • Energy Assessment & Benchmarking
  • Building Energy Strategies
Designing for a Cleaner, Resilient Future

Our solutions integrate renewable energy, advanced systems and electric vehicle infrastructure to help communities reduce emissions and embrace climate-smart technologies.

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Core areas of expertise include:

  • Climate Smart Design
  • Electric Vehicles (EV) and Charging Stations
  • Solar Power
  • Energy Storage
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Cold Climate Heat Pumps
  • Heat Pump Water Heaters
Unlocking Opportunities to Power Change

We help clients navigate grants, incentives and funding programs at every level, turning financial opportunities into real sustainability outcomes.

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Core areas of expertise include:

  • Grant Sourcing and Implementation
  • Federal Incentive Acts
  • State and Federal Funding Strategies
  • State and Federal Energy Incentives and Opportunities
  • Utility Incentives
  • Clean Energy Communities Program
Building Knowledge and Preparing for Tomorrow

From STEM education to emergency adaptation planning, we strengthen communities with the skills and strategies to thrive in a changing climate.

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Andrew Goodermote
AIA

Western New York Region Community Facilities Practice Leader | Vice President

As a seasoned architect, Andrew recognizes the profound impact that well-designed spaces can have on people and entire communities. His dedication to creating highly accessible and inclusive environments that promote sustainability, bolster economic development and empower clients to take advantage of local resources is evident in his work.

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