The CHIPS and Science Act aims to bolster U.S. leadership in innovation and technology. For some Top 100 sustainable design firms like Flad Architects, it’s an opportunity to expand into science and technology markets.
“Most clients now have some sustainability expectations, even before this new legislation,” says Kimberly Reddin, director of sustainability. However, “the expanded commercial building energy efficiency deduction provides additional financial incentives for clients,” she says. The incentives could increase the appetite for owners to implement energy savings measures.