David Callan, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Syska Hennessy Group, Chicago

Making workplaces ‘greenspaces’

Practicing what we preach is more than just a mantra for Syska Hennessy Group —it's our essence. Joining the ranks of the office buildings we design, Syska recently has adopted a series of significant sustainable initiatives that promise to impact our firm's internal culture and the world we live in on a daily basis. From recycling and producing less waste to cutting energy expenditures and greenhouse gas emissions, Syska has rolled out a two-phase plan to color our 19 domestic offices green by 2010. Phase I: Visible impact Phase I initiatives are cost-neutral and will visibly impact the firm on a daily basis. Beginning with an overhaul and reduction of office, kitchen, desk, and janitorial supplies, Syska will produce less waste overall.