Ray Anderson Quote

John Picard is the real deal.  He brings to every challenge a very quick mind, a high energy level, and a vast background of real estate experience and  pioneering sustainable design.  I find him always to be trustworthy and a valuable advisor.
— Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman Interface, Inc.

Dr. Cheryl Hill Quote

John Picard is both a forerunner and pioneer of the "green movement". He also has been established as a "holistic" environmentalist who constantly thinks of the future and the quality of life of those of the grassroots to corporations. His passion to cause people to understand the environment remains the same for all.

- Dr. Cheryl Hill, Integrity International Consulting Group, LLC

Rick Fedrizzi Quote

If there’s one person you want at your side when navigating the ever shifting issues of energy, technology and sustainability, it’s John Picard. He’s one of the rare individuals that can comprehend possibility and then link it to specific, actionable activities, something CEOs like me value beyond measure. His creativity and enthusiasm are like lightening in a bottle and in today’s complex environment, we all need more of that.

- Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the U.S.G.B.C.

Gregory Colbert Quote

Picard is one of the planet’s most passionate and inspiring leaders in sustainable technologies. He has a singular breadth of vision and the ability to successfully implement innovative solutions that have proved time and again to be game changers.


—Gregory Colbert, creator of Ashes and Snow


Services

Sustainable Design and Engineering

John Picard & Associates demonstrates expertise in many categories of sustainable development and building. We investigate the client’s current and potential environmental impact and then propose a plan for our client to obtain sustainability and efficiency. As a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council, John Picard guides his clients to build efficiently using LEED certification standards. His knowledge in LEED certification and experience as an architect help people build beautifully and sustainably. John Picard & Associates’ depth in resource-efficiency, energy infrastructure development, and commercial development leads builders to meet its sustainability charrettes.

Commercial Building, Retrofit, and Green Building Services

As the lead developer of mixed use and data center projects, John Picard & Associates discovers financing opportunities and uses them to implement sustainable development. We help clients build using energy performance contracting (EPC), a sustainable building approach that pays for building upgrades from energy cost savings generated in the long run. We specialize in renewable energy and central plant development for commercial building. John Picard & Associates also assists our clients in securing both “green” bonds and private equity investment to fund their desired commercial development projects.

Trend Analysis and Reporting

John Picard & Associates can provide detailed trend analysis and reporting on the next generation of building materials and investments into clean tech.  We have developed strong relationships and connections in Silicon Valley working alongside established venture capital firms Lend Lease Ventures, The Westly Group and Navitas Capital assisting in the identification and evaluation of the next generation of products for the built world.  Through our unique insight in this sector we can assist our clients in aligning to the appropriate technology for their projects.  Through strategic and sustainability driven design, we focus on energy and product efficiencies, targeting breakthroughs leading to the advancement of operational efficiencies

Resource Efficiency

John Picard & Associates collaborate to help our clients achieve resource efficiency. One of our strengths is to secure inexpensive financing that funds sustainable improvements. By providing our clients with affordable and appealing building alternatives, we empower our clients to meet their sustainable ideals in construction, operation, and maintenance. We audit clients’ energy infrastructure to provide affordable energy efficiency solutions. From our expertise in energy performance contracting (EPC), we help clients develop and operate infrastructure that is both environmentally sound and cost-effective.

Building Cross-Functional, Strategic Partnerships

John Picard & Associates notable partners include Gensler Architects, Arup, and the U.S. Green Building Council. We collaborate with Gensler for architecture projects and with Arup for engineering projects. John Picard was a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council, famous for its development of LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Designers recognize LEED internationally as the green building standard.

Thought Leadership

Clients can depend on John Picard & Associates to play a principal role in team collaboration because of its thought leadership. We support our clients with insight to next generation technology and trends. We advance team discussions by offering innovation and ideation to project development.