High Performance Design
Better Buildings Start with Better Decisions
High-performance outcomes don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of deliberate choices—about systems, materials, energy and cost. We give clients the insight to make those choices with confidence, delivering buildings that perform as intended long after opening day.
Climate-smart strategies are a critical component of high-performance design—but true performance goes further, integrating energy efficiency, system optimization, lifecycle value and occupant well-being into a single, cohesive approach.
Data-Driven Insights for Smarter Decisions
We evaluate energy, carbon and cost to inform smarter, performance-driven design decisions.
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.
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 align funding strategies with high-performance goals, helping turn ambition into actionable, financially viable solutions.
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
High-performance buildings rely on more than design—they depend on informed operation and long-term adaptability. We equip clients, operators and communities with the knowledge and planning needed to maintain performance, respond to disruption, and extend the life and value of their assets.
Core areas of expertise include:
- STEM Training and Education
- Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience
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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.
