Day One Energy Analysis: How Early, Data-Driven Decisions Deliver Sustainable Buildings and a Lifetime of Cost Savings
Performance-based energy analysis produces valuable metrics that can influence design decisions early in the project, when design changes are easier and less costly to incorporate
Using Data Tools to Catalog, Classify, and Evaluate Facility Risk
John Tobin, AIA has been examining the important ways data analysis can help clients prioritize and make critical facilities decisions for years. Much of the focus on data tools in the A/E/C industry relates to the design and planning process, but there are many other important ways in which data analysis can help us to…
Architects and Engineers Look to Embrace New Technology
Mainebiz interviewed 20 business leaders about their outlook on the coming year. Ellen Belknap, our President, spoke about Maine’s strong position for green technologies, particularly cross laminated timber, as the whole architecture / engineering / construction industry works to reduce carbon emissions.
Women’s Reentry Center Receives AIA/Academy of Architecture for Justice Award
We’re honored to be published as an award recipient from the AIA/Academy of Architecture for Justice, Justice Facilities Review (JFR) Program for our work on the Women’s Reentry Center in Windham, ME. The JFR recognizes exceptional practice and form in planning and design for justice architecture. Graham Vickers, the project’s lead Architect, seen below at…
Designing Secure Environments for Special Populations
The rising incarceration rates of women, the mentally ill, individuals with substance abuse issues and those aging in place demand new solutions for special populations within correctional environments. SMRT’s justice team, nationally recognized for its intelligent and innovative design of secure, functional and efficient facilities, brings the added value of experience and expertise in healthcare…
Planning for a More Resilient Future

How do you communicate the results after analyzing 2 million s.f. of buildings for failure and disruption risk, code compliance and design requirements, located across three urban sites in a way that is both understandable and actionable, and can be prioritized effectively? Michael Chonko, PE, CEM walks us through resiliency planning in this month’s The…