Community Planning

SWA’s planning services reflect the firm’s Whole Building approach, affirming our commitment to creating a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. We believe that starting with a sustainably conceived development strategy is the only way to achieve a truly green building environment.

No matter at what scale, we provide energy and sustainability consulting at the planning level for clients. SWA works with developers on the project as a whole. We emphasize the importance of considering the sum of buildings together, within the context of the neighborhood, and its larger region and landscape. We tailor specific sustainability planning approaches to the needs of communities and municipalities.