Sustainability

The new realities of infrastructure delivery demand a systems-thinking approach that integrates high-performance design, resilience planning and data-driven decision-making. STV’s sustainable design team helps clients create sustainable infrastructure that meets evolving technical standards, advances decarbonization goals and delivers long-term value for communities. By anticipating changes in regulations, environmental conditions and stakeholder expectations, we answer a crucial question: Can this infrastructure perform for the future?

We align innovative engineering solutions with community-driven goals to deliver infrastructure that lasts longer, operates more efficiently and unlocks new sources of value. Through carbon footprint analysis, economic modeling and lifecycle performance assessments, our experts guide clients through critical design decisions that reduce environmental impact and enhance overall project performance.

To make a generational impact, our team goes beyond meeting current codes – raising the bar for design standards to optimize assets for lower total lifecycle costs and greater energy efficiency. This approach supports the integration of clean, renewable energy sources and ensures measurable progress toward net-zero targets. Our work is recognized through sustainability certifications such as LEED, Envision and WELL, demonstrating our clients’ commitment to excellence while delivering a clear return on investment.

Additional services within our sustainable design practice include:

• Embodied carbon analyses and material impact studies
• Holistic lifecycle assessments
• Sustainability certifications (LEED, Envision, WELL)
• Net zero feasibility and decarbonization roadmaps
• Quantification of design decisions for performance reductions