SEA seeks to holistically integrate sustainability into all of our projects. We focus on creating architecture that improves the health and well-being of its users, reduces the impacts of climate change by cutting operational and embodied carbon emissions through careful study, and incorporates responsible material selection processes that are locally sourced, durable, healthy, and transparent.
Our sustainability approach is a consistent, accountable, and honest expression of our commitment as leaders to creating positive change. Our process is collaborative and approachable to inspire collective action, bolster innovation using strategic industry partnerships, and incorporate vital input from our clients to deliver purposeful designs.
Our Principles
Sustainable People First.
Create inclusive spaces that are accessible and welcoming to all people, support occupant health and well-being, and promote sustainable and resilient communities.
Sustainable Design Forward.
Develop innovative design solutions committed to leaving a lasting positive legacy for people, communities, the environment, and planet.
Use strategic partnership and the latest analysis tools to create forward-thinking design responses across the diversity of our work.
Meet & Lead
Apply a holistic and integrated sustainability approach to our work that is understanding of client values and goals.
Listen, learn, and partner with clients to recommend sustainable solutions that guide projects toward a regenerative future.
Considerate Resource Management
Carefully shepherd project site natural resources, water, and energy resources used by our buildings, material resources impacting human and climate health, alongside client budgets.
Manage resources thoughtfully to lead to lasting, healthy buildings that are energy efficient, high-impact, and offer the greatest value.
Transparency
Be accountable, relatable, and approachable in our sustainable efforts to building community and inspire collective action.
Our approach to sustainability aligns with our vision to help shape a future in which design responds to people, centers communities, supports the surrounding environment, and respects the planet.
Our Commitments
SEA recognizes our responsibility as architects to take positive action in limiting building’s contribution to climate change.
Read our AIA 2030 Sustainability Action Plan here
News
SEA completed our firm’s 2023 Sustainability Visioning. Read more about the outcome of the visioning process, including our core values, guiding principles, and goals, here.
SEA has over 20 years of experience meeting industry gold standards for sustainability including LEED certification. We led the way in certifying the first commercial tenant improvement through Passive House US in 2014.
Our current project work showcases energy performance, renewable energy, grey-water recycling, and material standards that ensure interior environments are healthy for occupants.
