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Beyond the Surface: Advancing Material Transparency

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Material transparency is key for architects and designers to improve health, reduce environmental impact, and promote equity. We use transparency frameworks like LEED, Living Building Challenge and the AIA Materials Pledge to inform our practice.

Transportation Planning: Adaptation Through Connection

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As we help communities design their streets, transportation systems, and public spaces, we recognize the uncertainty that big changes can bring. By focusing on the fundamentals of walkable communities and safe, accessible networks, we will be resilient.

Hilltop Urban Farm

evolveEA assisted Hilltop Urban Farm with their strategic plan to advance their goals and expand their effectiveness.

Meet evolveEA’s 2024 Interns

evolve welcomes Valeria Duque-Villegas, Sagarika Kulkarni, and Madhav Joshi as architectural and urban design interns for the summer of 2024.

Pittsburgh Steelers

evolveEA performed a comprehensive sustainability evaluation for the Steelers, covering the organization’s People, Processes, and Places.

PRT Climate Action Plan

evolveEA built on our longstanding relationship with PRT to craft the organization's debut greenhouse gas inventory and climate action plan.

Team Updates 2024

We are happy to share that this year evolveEA principals Christine and Marc have each taken on new advocacy roles in the community, serving nonprofit organizations for which they hold much gratitude and a deep passion.

Fifth & Dinwiddie Transit Oriented Development

The Uptown neighborhood will see a transformation from parking lots to a multi-use development that includes affordable and market-rate housing, a bus rapid transit hub, and public art allowing opportunities for cultural expression. evolveEA led the masterplanning of the public spaces and is currently designing the public spaces with artists from the Hill and Uptown.

Rachel Carson Ecovillage

Situated on Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus in Pennsylvania, the Rachel Carson Ecovillage (RCE) aims to attract and connect diverse residents through sustainability and inclusivity. RCE will be a multi-generational community that invites residents to build strong relationships with neighbors while caring for the environment.

Welcome to our 2023 Interns!

evolve welcomes Autumn Dsouza, Koushik Srinath, and Dongtao Bi as architectural design interns for the summer of 2023.

“Completing the Loop” Wins AIA National Award for Urban Design

evolve environment :: architecture and Riverlife were honored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for the “Completing the Loop” plan, which outlines a 10-year vision to connect, enhance, and expand Pittsburgh’s network of riverfront parks, trails, and public green spaces.