At W.T. Rich, sustainability is integrated into every phase of our projects, from preconstruction planning through long-term building performance. We partner with owners, architects, and engineers to deliver high-performing, energy-efficient facilities that serve communities for generations.
Our approach focuses on practical, data-driven solutions that achieve energy goals, support occupant health, and protect the environment — all while maintaining cost and schedule efficiency.
OUR APPROACH
1. EARLY COLLABORATION: We engage with design and sustainability teams from the start to align project goals with achievable performance outcomes. Together, we evaluate energy strategies, system options, and cost-effective pathways to achieve LEED, EUI, and Net Zero targets.
2. SMARTER SYSTEMS: Our teams bring deep expertise in implementing advanced building systems, including all-electric mechanical systems, geothermal, solar readiness, and Mass Timber construction, ensuring optimized performance and reduced lifecycle costs.
3. HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPES: We collaborate closely with design partners to refine insulation, glazing, and air-sealing strategies that minimize heat loss, reduce air infiltration, and drive down energy use intensity (EUI).
4. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES: On site, we emphasize low-impact building methods, careful material selection, and construction waste reduction. We work with subcontractors to champion sustainable practices and maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible job site.
5. VERIFIED PERFORMANCE: Sustainability doesn’t end at turnover. Through our Building Performance for Owners (BPO) program, we ensure systems are commissioned, tested, and maintained to perform as designed for years to come.
OUR COMMITMENT
Every W.T. Rich project reflects our dedication to innovation, efficiency, and stewardship of resources, delivering long-term value for our clients and the communities we serve.
W.T. Rich has achieved LEED / MA-CHPS certification on the following projects:
| Project Name / Location |
Project Description |
Certification Level |
| 5 Western Avenue, Cambridge, MA |
63,000 SF historic restoration |
LEED Gold |
| Allied Health - Northern Essex Community College, Lawrence, MA |
44,000 SF new construction |
LEED Silver |
| Angier Elementary School, Newton, MA |
75,000 SF new construction |
LEED Silver |
| Cabot Elementary School |
84,000 SF historic restoration and addition |
LEED Gold |
| Clark Avenue Middle School |
115,000 SF new construction |
LEED Silver |
| East Gloucester Veterans Memorial Elementary School |
90,000 SF new construction |
LEED Gold |
| The Foundry, Cambridge, MA |
67,000 SF historic restoration |
LEED Gold |
| F.D. Roosevelt School, Hyde Park, MA |
44,000 SF renovation and addition |
LEED Silver |
| King Open School & Community Complex, Cambridge, MA |
270,000 SF new construction |
LEED Platinum |
| Manchester Memorial Elementary School, Manchester-by-the-Sea |
82,000 SF new construction |
LEED Gold |
| Mass Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA |
43,000 SF new construction |
LEED Platinum |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School, Cambridge, MA |
190,000 SF new construction |
LEED Platinum |
| Norton High School, Norton, MA |
160,000 SF renovation |
LEED Silver |
| Salem Probate & Family Court, Salem, MA |
80,000 SF historic restoration |
LEED Gold |
| Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester, MA |
31,000 SF renovation and addition |
LEED Gold |
| Smith Elementary School, Danvers, MA |
83,000 SF new construction |
MA-CHPS |
| Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, S. Easton, MA |
280,000 SF renovation and addition |
MA-CHPS |
| War Memorial - Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Cambridge, MA |
152,000 SF renovation and addition |
LEED Silver |
| West Parish School, Gloucester, MA |
66,000 SF new construction |
LEED Gold |
| Worcester State University - Administration Building, Worcester, MA |
63,000 SF renovation and addition |
LEED Gold |
| Worcester State University - Athletic Center, Worcester, MA |
100,000 SF new construction |
LEED Gold |
| Zervas Elementary School, Newton, MA |
80,000 SF new construction |
LEED Silver |
