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2024: evolveEA’s Twentieth Year!

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2024 marks the twentieth year since Christine and Marc founded evolve to better connect architecture to the environment. This is a moment for us to celebrate our success and recommit to our values as we look forward to the next twenty years of evolving with you!

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Following the best available environmental practices is part of the mission of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The Conservatory, a regional treasure, has taken a national leadership role in the environmental design of its facilities with the completion of what is likely the most energy efficient greenhouse in the world.

U.S. Steel Tower

The US Steel Tower is managed by Winthrop Management, who has been working with evolveEA since 2013 to incrementally retrofit systems and improve operations. The US Steel Tower achieved LEED V4 Silver Certification under the Operations + Maintenance (O+M): Existing Buildings rating system in 2019. One of the most unique aspects of this effort has been the Tenant Sustainability Committee created by Winthrop with help from evolveEA, which meets quarterly to collaborate on green initiatives for the whole building, with tenants and management leveraging each other's efforts.

Alcoa Corporate Center

As manager of the LEED EBOM certification process, evolveEA evaluated building performance, formalized policies and practices, and provided suggestions for improvement. Alcoa’s LEED certification demonstrates commitment to high performance green building operation and continued environmental and organizational improvement.

Allegheny County Courthouse Facilities Plan

As the sustainability consultant, evolveEA led an Operations and Maintenance Review of the Allegheny County Courthouse that consisted of a series of interview and data analyses. The final facilities plan restores the Courthouse as a landmark building and meets contemporary standards for comfort, performance, and sustainability.