Business Details
22 Years
experience
Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design Solutions
evolveEA is a multidisciplinary architecture and sustainability consulting firm founded in 2004, dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in the built environment. Our work focuses on integrating environmental stewardship, community engagement, and innovative design to create resilient urban spaces. We collaborate with clients to develop strategic solutions that address climate action, equitable development, and resource efficiency. Our team holds specialized expertise in LEED certification, EcoDistricts, and living building challenges, applying these frameworks to projects ranging from airport terminals to urban parks. With a proven track record in large-scale infrastructure projects like Pittsburgh International Airport's Terminal Modernization Program, we combine technical rigor with community-driven processes.Our approach emphasizes transparency in material sourcing, energy optimization, and water stewardship, ensuring measurable environmental impact reduction. We prioritize partnerships with local stakeholders to align projects with regional needs while maintaining global sustainability standards. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our B Corp certification and ongoing participation in industry-leading conferences. Through thought leadership and practical implementation, we help organizations translate sustainability goals into actionable, high-performance outcomes. Our work demonstrates that environmental responsibility and functional design can coexist to benefit both communities and ecosystems.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Urban Design
Green Building Certification
Climate Action Planning
Community Engagement
Transit-Oriented Development
Water Stewardship
Equitable Development
Building Performance Analysis
EcoDistricts Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in sustainable architecture and urban planning.
- Our team holds multiple LEED Fellow and EcoDistricts AP certifications.
- We pioneered sustainability strategies for Pittsburgh International Airport's terminal.
- We implement transparent material health verification processes.
- Our community engagement approach shapes projects around local needs.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- EcoDistricts
- WELL Building Standard
- B Corp
What people say
Innovative sustainability solutions
Strong community engagement
Expert LEED certification guidance
Climate-resilient infrastructure
Transparent material practices
Services
Sustainable Architecture
We create energy-efficient buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing functionality. Our approach integrates passive design strategies, renewable energy systems, and sustainable material selection. Projects demonstrate compliance with LEED, Living Building Challenge, and other green building standards.
Climate Action Planning
We develop actionable roadmaps for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in urban environments. Our plans combine data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy recommendations to achieve measurable climate goals while supporting economic development.
Community Engagement
We facilitate inclusive decision-making processes through workshops, surveys, and collaborative design sessions. Our methods ensure projects reflect local priorities while building consensus among diverse stakeholders in urban development initiatives.
EcoDistricts Consulting
We help neighborhoods achieve district-scale sustainability through integrated systems planning. Our consulting services cover energy networks, water management, and transportation systems that create resilient, equitable urban environments.
Transit-Oriented Development
We design walkable, mixed-use communities centered around public transportation hubs. Our approach improves connectivity while reducing vehicle dependency through strategic land use and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
People
Christine Mondor
Principal
Architect and sustainability leader with over 20 years of experience in green building design and urban resilience projects.
Marc Mondor
Principal
LEED Fellow and AIA member specializing in climate action strategies and sustainable infrastructure development.
Grace Cameron
Senior Associate
LEED AP with expertise in material transparency and environmental product declarations for large-scale projects.
Anna Rosenblum
Senior Associate
Community engagement specialist focusing on equitable development and participatory urban planning processes.
Ian Cook
Associate
Urban designer with technical expertise in sustainable transportation systems and public space optimization.
Questions
What sustainability frameworks does evolveEA specialize in?
We specialize in LEED certification, EcoDistricts, Living Building Challenge, and WELL Building Standard frameworks.
What types of projects does evolveEA handle?
We focus on urban infrastructure, airport terminals, parks, climate action plans, and transit-oriented development projects.
How does evolveEA engage communities in projects?
We use participatory design workshops, public feedback sessions, and collaborative planning processes to shape projects around community needs.
What makes evolveEA's approach unique?
Our triple-lens approach considers People, Process, and Place to create holistic, sustainable solutions for the built environment.
Is evolveEA involved in industry leadership?
Yes, we participate in Greenbuild conferences and lead sustainability initiatives like Pittsburgh's Terminal Modernization Program.
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