| SSF is committed to searching out environmentally responsible systems that use fewer materials, reduce building volume, encourage energy efficiency, minimize site disturbance and accommodate efficient HVAC systems. The greatest impact we can have on a project is to be involved early in the programming and design process. Our engineers specify materials and systems such as pre-fabricated panels, recycled steel, certified wood products, reclaimed timbers, straw bale and fly ash; much of which is locally manufactured.
Swenson Say Fagét is a practice that has been dedicated to sustainable design long before it became fashionable. Our partners helped lead the way in restoring hundreds of buildings that had useful life spans and preserved Seattle’s cultural resources in historic neighborhoods such as Pioneer Square and the Pike Place Market. This work was not just practical for the community but utilized already harvested resources and energy.
In 1995 we were involved in the award winning Eagles Auditorium renovation, the first sustainable housing in Seattle. Since that time we have provided engineering for green structures that range from singlefamily residences to large scale institutional projects. More recently we have been involved with the design of projects that are LEED certified or will have the goal of Silver and Gold certification at the time of their completion. Our custom residential team completed a demonstration Green Roof project with the NW Eco Builders Guild. We currently have 3 LEED accredited engineers on staff and 2 in training with their accreditation pending for this year.
Our principals and staff are active in organizations such as the US Green Building Council, Northwest ECO Builders Guild and Climate Controls – all of which are fostering stewardship for sustainable design and more effective construction methods.
Green Projects:
- Ballard Park
- Bargreen Mixed-Use
- Capitol Hill Library
- Conover Commons
- Evergreen College Child Care
- Girl Scout Totem Council Camps
- Greenness
- Golden Gardens Bath House
- Hopelink Place Housing
- Impluvium Mixed-Use
- Iophir Residence
- Issaquah Highlands - Crofton Springs
- John A. Cherberg Building
- Katharine’s Place
- Maintenance Facility at Marymoor Park
- Moser Gallery
- Northwest Ecobuilders Green Roof Prototype
- O’Brien Residence
- Port Townsend City Hall
- Ross Park Shelterhouse
- Seattle Tilth Green Roof
- Share Bunkhouse
- Silver Lake Mixed-Use
- Southwest Community Center
- SSF Tacoma
- Suncadia Built Green Idea House
- Traugott Terrace
- Vashon Island Straw Bale Houses
- Vine Street Cistern and Steps
Related Links:
AIA Southwest Washington - http://www.aiasww.org
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce - http://www.tacomachamber.org
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