Sustainability

Expertise
Studio SW has a unique approach to design which combines efficiency in the use of materials, building configuration, and life cycle cost analysis with creative and innovative design. The proposed architectural team will bring the depth of experience in planning, performance, functionality, and efficiency to the project.

LEED Criteria
We recommend the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system as a benchmark tool that can result in reduced building operating costs, improvedhuman comfort and health, and minimized pollution and negative environmental impacts. We can provide a full LEED analysis for the project, using the LEED certification rating system, including:

• Energy Efficiency: Daylighting, Lighting & Building Orientation
• Local Materials & Labor 
• Site/Building Water Use & Conservation HVAC System Integration & Healthy Building Design
• Recycled & Renewable Materials

LEED Experience and Energy Conseration
Studio SW has a strong proven commitment to integrated, sustainable, energy conserving design, which has the result of reducing building operating costs, improving human comfort and health, and reducing pollution and negative environmental impacts. Current Studio SW projects designed to achieve a LEED Level Certification include:

• Paseo Nuevo Office Building
• Sigler Whulesale and Distributing
• New Mexico Tri-Lab Building
• Hispanic Cultural Center, Phase III
• WESST Corp Business Enterprise Center
• Santa Fe Community Cullege, Health Science Center
• Roswell Rehabilitation Center
• Dilcon Community Schoul
• Studio SW has 5 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff.