The Importance of Green Engineering and Design in Commercial Construction
Sustainable building design has become significantly more important in recent years. People have begun to realize that ‘going green’ is about more than just recycling
Sustainable building isn’t a trend. It’s a smart, long-term strategy.
Whether you’re renovating a space or starting from the ground up, green design is about performance, efficiency, and long-term value. At S. Watts Group, we bring technical precision and a collaborative mindset to help you meet your sustainability goals without delaying your schedule or stretching your budget.
As an award-winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) builder in Central Texas, we’ve partnered with forward-thinking clients to integrate sustainable features into private commercial projects—not because a regulation required it, but because sustainability was a priority—an intentional choice to protect resources, reduce impact, and build for the future.
From improved air quality and lower energy use to long-term operational savings and stronger property value, sustainable construction delivers when it’s done right. We’re here to make sure it is.
Green building isn’t just about recycled materials or solar panels. It’s about how every element comes together. Getting it right takes a team that understands what sustainability really means and how to build it into every step of your project.
Smart Planning for LEED Goals:
Whether you’re targeting LEED certification or incorporating selected green features, we work with your architects and consultants to align design decisions early so nothing gets missed in execution.
High-Performance Systems & Materials:
We source efficient materials, recommend high-impact upgrades, and bring trade partners who understand how to build to spec, not just code.
Ongoing Communication:
Sustainability isn’t one-size-fits-all. We collaborate at every phase to ensure your values and performance goals stay central to the build.
Local Knowledge, Regional Impact:
We understand the sustainability priorities of cities like Austin and apply that insight to private-sector builds that align with the community’s sustainability mindset.
We believe green building is a reflection of both client values and regional responsibility. In Central Texas, that means balancing environmental stewardship with high-performance construction and delivering results that are efficient, thoughtful, and built to last.
“The hands-on attention at all levels of the process was great reassurance that projects would be completed within the agreed to objectives. The attention to and appreciation of quality along with open communication about the process make me highly recommend S. Watts Group for any (size) project.”
Clint Huff
EPIC Project Management Group, LLC
At S. Watts Group, we bring more than tools and timelines. We bring a full-team commitment to your success. Our retail and restaurant clients trust us because we show up, solve problems, and build with heart.
If you’re ready to bring your space to life with clarity, speed, and style, let’s get to work!
A 220,000 square foot former Walmart renovated into Class A office space, including an exterior courtyard, outdoor pocket park, basketball courts, and community gym.
AWARDS: Urban Land Institute Austin’s 2021 Best Project Innovation Award, Austin Business Journal’s 2020 Office Project Rehab of the Year Award
This 25,000 SF new corporate office and call center for the National Domestic Violence Hotline features a high-efficiency VRF HVAC System, a 24-hour call center, executive conference rooms, and large 80-person training rooms.
This 7,381 SF open office corporate remodel incorporated elements of biophilic design to connect the natural world to the space’s modern built environment.
Sustainable building design has become significantly more important in recent years. People have begun to realize that ‘going green’ is about more than just recycling
Welcome to Preserve at 620, the first Wal-Mart-turned Class-A office building in the state of Texas. At 220,000 square feet, this project is one of
On Austin’s suburban fringe, a big-box store was transformed into 225,000 square feet of modern office space. See the transformation in our portfolio.
With offices in Austin and San Antonio, and projects in Dallas, our team is proud to build these projects through Central Texas.