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WELL Innovations Proposal for Universal Design

The International WELL Building Institute has formally adopted Universal Design (UD) principles into the WELL Building Standard version 2 (WELL v2). Inclusion of the UD concepts were proposed by SWA’s Accessibility Team in February of 2017. [Download]

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Building Innovation Hub: Decarbonization Resources for Washington DC

SWA has supported the Building Innovation Hub since its inception in 2019, and we continue to develop resources and share expertise to help break down local BEPS and net zero mandates and further building electrification.

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NYC Affordable Housing Retrofit Electrification Pilot

Through our work with these New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HUD) programs, SWA has provided technical assistance for the electrification of over 40 affordable housing buildings.

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NYC Accelerator Program

Helping New York City owners, building staff, and practitioners comply with Local Law 97 and reduce carbon emissions from the building stock.