Through his built body of work, John Shaw recognizes that ecological design is an environmental, economic, and social imperative. His recent work is comprehensively sustainable as a matter of responsible practice and common sense. Collaboration with the owner establishes cost, simple payback, and life cycle cost analyses with the goal of increased productivity, greater human health and comfort, and moderation in the use of materials, space, and resources.

The individual project descriptions found in the categories below include lists of sustainable features.

Commercial and Institutional

Educational and Governmental

Preservation, Renovation and Reuse

Residential

Services Included

• Assembling the Design Team - Architect, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Specialty Engineers as required.
• Collaborating with Owners and Stakeholders to develop program and budget.
• Developing the project delivery schedule and timeline.
• Preparing a preliminary cost estimate.
• Evaluating the available budget against the proposed scope of work - modifying each as required.
• Periodic presentation of progress to Owners and Stakeholders for review and approval.
• Periodic revision of estimate against initial budget as design progresses - modifying scope and / or budget as required.
• Providing comprehensive services in collaboration with the Design Team, Owners, and Stakeholders through Pre-design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Bidding or Negotiation, and Contract Administration through Substantial Completion.