A Message from Steven Winter

When I started Steven Winter Associates, Inc. as a young architect, I realized early on how inefficient buildings were in their design and construction methods, and in their use of man-made and natural resources. Little did I know then that it would become my life’s work to improve the planet’s buildings by optimizing their construction and operation, by improving the systems and products they are made of, and by enhancing the services they house.

Now, 35+ years later, we have grown from a firm of one to over 70 people. For our clients, and all of us at Steven Winter Associates, Inc., it’s very gratifying to see that the result of our work has also become good business.

Our success has come from providing superior services and innovative solutions, while exceeding our client’s expectations, and inspiring them to do more. Much of our business is repeat business from clients who realized the benefits of exceeding the norm, like going green long before it became a trend or an important standard of business practice. I have always believed that our strength comes from hiring the best people and providing them with an environment for growth and enjoyment. We are a strong and proactive voice in the industry for high performance buildings, and we enjoy a visible role in delivering this message through the media, associations and events.

I’m very proud of our accomplishments at SWA, but we will not rest on our laurels. There is still much to be done to improve the built environment, and we intend to be there for the long haul to help.

Steven Winter, FAIA
President