Steven Winter Associates

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www.swinter.com

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Steven Winter Associates, Inc.: Pioneering Sustainable and Accessible Built Environments

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a renowned consulting firm that has been at the forefront of transforming the built environment for over five decades. Specializing in energy efficiency, accessibility, health, and resilience, SWA elevates industry standards and pioneers best practices to create high-performing buildings that serve as valuable assets to their communities.

SWA offers a comprehensive suite of consulting services tailored to meet diverse client objectives, including climate goals, compliance requirements, equity standards, and financial performance. Their expertise in Sustainable Design & Construction encompasses sustainability planning and analysis, green building certifications such as LEED, Net Zero, NGBS, Fitwel, and ENERGY STAR, as well as advanced strategies for Net Zero Energy & Carbon and robust building enclosures. The firm is adept at implementing Passive House principles and high-performance building methodologies.

In the realm of Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization, SWA provides critical services for both new and existing structures. This includes energy retrofits and optimization, building portfolio decarbonization, compliance and incentive planning, and building commissioning for new construction and retro-commissioning. Recognizing that a significant portion of future buildings already exists, the firm focuses on analyzing and improving the systems and operations of these structures to meet performance demands and mitigate climate impact. Furthermore, SWA offers extensive training programs on operations and maintenance practices to ensure sustained performance.

SWA's commitment extends to Accessibility, where they ensure that projects rigorously adhere to all code and regulatory requirements for accessible design and construction throughout a building's lifespan, preventing costly retrofits and potential litigation. This includes compliance consulting, plan reviews, field inspections, remediation planning, and litigation consulting. Through its Industry Leadership, SWA also contributes to the field via research in building science, sustainability, and equity, as well as through program development, policy advocacy, and continuing education. The firm collaborates with a diverse clientele, including architects, developers, owners, managers, and agencies, tackling unique challenges and first-of-a-kind projects to deliver superior building performance.

Locations

• Norwalk, Connecticut