Sol Design + Consulting
Bronze sponsor of USGBC Detroit Region, USGBC Indiana, and USGBC Ohio
A Vital Team Player in Sustainability and Green Building Sol design + consulting is a pioneer in sustainable design and high-performance building. We specialize in energy efficiency and green building certification services for multifamily and commercial developers, owners, builders, and architects. Our comprehensive green building services include certification guidance and documentation, energy modeling, testing, and verification. We are a LEED for Homes Provider, and we also work with ENERGY STAR, Enterprise Green Communities, NAHB National Green Building Standard, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, and other state and local green certification programs.
Our DNA
At heart, Sol envisions a world where sustainability and green building are the norm. We believe that environmental and social good will create a more prosperous and equitable world, and we exist to enable projects that are sustainable yet affordable, efficient yet beautiful, local yet with a global impact. We hope to work with you soon.
Our Services
- Green Building Certification
- Sustainability Consulting
- Building Diagnostics
- Sustainable Design
- Education & Training
Our Key Differentiator
Our key point of differentiation lies in the over 25 years of professional design and construction experience we bring to green building consulting. Since 2006, our team has collaborated on over 1,000 projects across the US and internationally. Our success is driven by a collaborative approach, where our interdisciplinary team works closely with design and construction teams to meet any need and deliver projects of any size or complexity. Regardless of sustainability or building performance goals, the Sol team provides clear, timely guidance to help project teams make informed decisions at every step.
Our Team
Clients benefit from our diverse team of sustainability professionals in architecture, construction, building diagnostics, and engineering. This holistic view of the building process allows us to integrate seamlessly with design and construction teams, ensuring the successful delivery of each project’s goals. As a minority-owned business, we continuously strive to improve our diversity, inclusiveness, and culture.
Key Achievements
- Over 1,000 projects and 10,000 residential units certified in 22 US States and internationally
- Certified the largest single-phase LEED for Homes project in the World: (615 single-family homes) (2017)
- First LEED for Homes Platinum project in all of Middle East:
- 2023 Climate Change Business Journal Business Achievement Award, for Sol’s work with NYSERDA on carbon-neutral affordable housing (2023)
- Won the international LEED Homes Award 3 times: for the (2022), the (2021), and the (2020)
- Earned regional USGBC Leadership Awards 3 times: for the (2023), the (2021), and (2021)
- Consulting on the groundbreaking sustainable projects in the Middle East, such as the Gulf of Aqaba by
- 2021 USGBC Leadership Award
- The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Practice Award (2021)
- Certified the first LEED for Homes Midrise Platinum housing for the homeless in the US: (2010)
Get in Touch
Sol Design + Consulting | | USGBC Member Profile
info@solconsults.com | (513) 455-8228 |
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Offices: Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Spain