Transforming the way we build and live, one building at a time
We catalyze sustainability in the built environment to ensure a better quality of life for present and future generations. Our vision is equitable advancement of the built environment toward positive life cycle impacts. From project conception to occupancy, we bring sustainable building expertise, thoughtful analysis, and technical skills to every project, delivering performance and value for clients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Our sustainability experts assist project teams to articulate building-specific, program-specific, or jurisdictional goals that work for each client.
Our robust skills and inspiring facilitation enable projects to achieve your sustainability goals.
Our staff will join your project team as sustainability experts, providing forward thinking, economically sound technical expertise.
We are versed in a number of local and international rating systems, including LEED®, Built Green®, WELL™, and Passive House.
Our analysts use modeling tools, proven analysis methods, and practical knowledge to optimize efficiency throughout the life cycle of your building or portfolio.
We provide modeling and analysis for code, LEED®, and Built Green compliance, and improve building performance for owners and occupants.
The native and adapted landscape uses limited water for irrigation and creates great views of nature from the stairs and classrooms. The mostly transparent exterior exposes the wood interior connecting the inside to the outside.
FEATURED PROJECT
UW Founders Hall
ENERGY MODELING + CALIBRATION
RATING SYSTEM PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
The first fully mass timber building on campus, Founders Hall, was part of the planned expansion of the University of Washington (UW) Foster School of Business. O’Brien360 provided integrated service to the project team, including LEED project management for the design-build team and energy modeling for the mechanical designer, in conjunction with our role as UW Sustainability Manager.