Building a Sustainable Future Together
We see sustainable design as a shared journey toward a better destination, and we’ll help guide you through decisions that will lead you to your goals.
Design for Today. Plan for Tomorrow.
If you care about creating places that protect your community’s health, legacy, and future — you’re in the right place.
We help you make confident, informed decisions that reflect the needs of every stakeholder, including future generations. Whether you’re navigating new regulations, strengthening infrastructure, or simply looking to do what’s right for your community, our process is built to support you.
We Design Solutions That Fit
You have goals to meet. We help you get there, whether you’re working within tight budget constraints or aiming high with climate certifications.
Our experts examine each project in its full context — whether it’s a new site or a renovation, urban or rural, high-visibility or deeply local — and deliver solutions that balance sustainability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
From helping you identify funding opportunities to recommending materials that minimize emissions, we shape solutions that work in the real world
“I appreciate the Shive‑Hattery Team delivering another quality property for not only our company, but more importantly, for the tenant.”
Subject-Matter Experts, When You Need Them
Want to go further? We’re ready when you are.
Our teams can help you pursue net-zero energy, carbon, or water. We offer energy modeling, solar and district energy design, life-cycle cost analysis, and compliance consulting.
And because we’re a national, full-service design and engineering firm, we bring broad expertise and specialized knowledge — so you get precisely what your project requires, without compromise.
“What impresses me most about working with Shive-Hattery is their responsiveness to our needs and flexibility to respond to our diverse requests. I know I can count on the team at Shive-Hattery to keep our best interests in mind when developing solutions for us.”
Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor
Our Work
Real Projects with Real Impact
Clients trust us to turn sustainability goals into tangible outcomes.
Passion in Action
Our People Make It Real
Sustainability at Shive-Hattery is personal. Our 500+ employees lead grassroots initiatives, develop tools for our clients, and continuously look for ways to improve our practices. It’s more than a goal — it’s part of our culture.
We are Learning, Growing + Sharing
Stay on top of the latest industry trends as we share how we are staying ahead of them.
Achieve Business Goals with the Right Commercial Engineering Team
Publications
From Hazard to Habitat: Revitalizing Iowa’s Abandoned Mine Lands
News
Greenbuild 2024 Recap and Key Takeaways
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