SmithGroup,
the nation's oldest architecture and engineering firm, employs 1,400
professionals dedicated to designing a better future. Our infrastructure team
specializes in climate-resilient solutions, particularly 4th and 5th generation
district energy systems. We balance engineering excellence with economic
viability, using combined modeling to deliver data-driven insights and reduce
energy consumption. Through innovative district energy designs, we transform
legacy systems by integrating renewables, heat pumps, and even microgrids. Our
expertise is demonstrated through projects like University of Michigan's
geothermal initiative and UC Merced's integrated renewable approach, achieving
70% carbon reduction through advanced heat pump technologies.