Innovation has different meanings based on context of use. For ESD, innovation is defined by how it improves our client’s mission or society as a whole. We believe innovation is the result of process as much as it is about the integration of engineering and technology through a consultative manner.
Throughout the years, ESD has developed innovative design solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce lifetime costs, make people more comfortable, improve productivity, increase system reliability, and improve air quality. Some examples include:
The first high-rise in Chicago to incorporate high-voltage risers — reducing construction costs while providing electricity crucial to the business.
Protecting a library’s rare book collection through humidity, lighting, and fire suppression design.
Energy efficiency through one of the first direct digital control temperature control systems for a large-scale, mixed-use high-rise.
Air quality, comfort, and system reliability for a large-scale hospital through full-building HEPA filtration, flexible thermal zone control, and a redundant on-site power plant.
Energy efficiency and reliability for a business district through the first large-scale district cooling system.
Comfort, productivity, and flexibility for a large-scale, Class A office building through air column design, underfloor air design, and a web-enabled building automation system.
Energy efficiency and sustainability strategies leading to lower operating and maintenance costs and comfort of tenants in transitional housing
End users, architects, real estate services firms, and building owners have contributed to our success through the years by engaging in collaborative relationships to develop some of the world’s most exciting places. Whether a client’s needs are based on bringing an idea to fruition, upgrading a space’s infrastructure, or looking to repurpose an icon, these relationships have contributed to each client’s success.
Forward-looking and creative, we embrace change; we have the courage to take calculated risks and become leaders as the world evolves.
Creativity, insight, partnership. Better spaces to work, to live, and to plan for the future. See how various markets are served in these projects.
The various facets of our company are reflected in the thought leadership, instructional videos, podcasts, and other information offerings we post regularly. Check out the latest.
Two teams from ESD now Stantec and Stantec join a total of 600 Women Build volunteers in this year’s effort by Habitat for Humanity to construct houses for Chicago women who might not otherwise be able to afford a new home. (Learn more about Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s Women Build.)
Residents of Chicago’s historic Englewood neighborhood are pointing to a new 25-foot-tall art installation at 6701 South Wentworth Avenue as a symbol of inspiration, hope, and achievement of students living in the southside community. (Learn more about the Englewood monument.)
The New York Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has a new chairperson for its charitable arm of the organization. ESD Operations Director for the New York Office Ryann Menges is heading the IFMA Cares Committee. (Learn more about IFMA Cares.)
The future isn’t distant: It starts today. Let’s solve problems together. Let’s build solutions.
