Säzän Group

08/25/2026

Your next AIA learning unit could come from us.

Säzän Group offers free, AIA-approved Continuing Education presentations on the topics shaping the future of building design: decarbonization, net zero carbon, commissioning, microgrids, and Tribal community engagement. Available virtually nationwide or in-person in Washington and Oregon.

Head to our blog to find your session and reach out to get it scheduled.
https://sazan.com/earn-aia-continuing-education-credits-with-sazan-group-presentations/

08/13/2026

The Pacific Northwest infrastructure boom is here, and the conversation starts on August 20th.

Jack Newman, Director of Clean Energy Solutions at Säzän Group, has been invited to join the panel at Infraday Pacific Northwest on August 20, 2026, 8:30–9:00 AM at Block 41 in Seattle.

Jack will be joining fellow industry leaders on the panel: "The Pacific Northwest Infrastructure Boom — AI, Clean Energy, & Industrial Growth"
The Pacific Northwest is entering one of the most significant infrastructure investment cycles in its history. AI, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and industrial development are reshaping the regional economy, creating unprecedented demand for electricity, water systems, transportation, and digital infrastructure. This panel digs into where investment is accelerating, what constraints are emerging, and what the next decade of infrastructure delivery looks like across Washington and Oregon.

Fellow panelists include:
Garrison Marr, Senior Manager, Power Supply, Snohomish County PUD
John Wilson, King County Assessor, King County, WA

Register at www.infraday.com/pnw, we'd love to see you there!

08/11/2026

This past weekend, Säzän Group joined forces with incredible partners for Canstruction AIA Phoenix Metro 2026, and we are excited to share what we built together.

Our team’s entry, "Otterly Generous: Holding Our Community Together, One Can at a Time,” includes 4,391 cans stacked into a structure that celebrates what's possible when a community shows up for each other. Otters are known for holding hands while they sleep, so they won't drift apart. That spirit of connection and teamwork inspired the concept.

Every can will be donated to St. Mary's Food Bank to help fight hunger right here in our Phoenix community.

Huge thanks to our amazing team — it was a privilege to build alongside you all:
Buehler
Curio, Betsy Maddox
Dibble
Mortenson
Shepley Bulfinch

Together, we are Otterly Generous.

08/10/2026

Exciting news! The Building 86 VA Medical Clinic in Walla Walla, WA, just earned two Green Globes ratings from the Green Building Initiative! This 50,000 SF historic renovation at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center achieved ~35% modeled energy savings and a 33% reduction in potable water use. Proud of our team and the entire project team for this achievement.

Head to the link to read more: https://sazan.com/green-globes-rating-for-va-medical-clinic-building-86/

Project Team:
Green Globes Consultant: Gaurav Mehta, Säzän Group Inc.
MEP: Säzän Group Inc.
Architect: Buffalo Design
Civil/Landscape: David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Structural: Degenkolb Engineers
General Contractor: Pacific Tech Construction

08/05/2026

The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is celebrating licensed professional engineers with the 11th annual Professional Engineers Day!

Säzän Group has 23 licensed professional engineers, including mechanical, electrical, and fire protection, who have made the commitment to protect the public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment. We celebrate and appreciate the work PEs do every day.

07/30/2026

National Intern Day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the world's future leaders: interns! A shoutout to all the hardworking interns.

Meet Säzän Group's 2026 interns! We are grateful for your contributions and look forward to seeing your career grow.

Ben Eisenhart, Clean Energy
Brayden Keith, Electrical
Heston Grant, Commissioning
Ian Keith, Mechanical
Jack Cunningham, Electrical
Jayden Le, Electrical
Joshua Leung, Electrical
Ona Ekamah, Electrical
Thomas Yoshida, Mechanical

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Kayla Edwards on her promotion to Director of Operations for our Oregon team!

As a licensed Professional Engineer, a Certified Commissioning Professional, and Certified Energy Auditor, Kayla brings rare technical depth to everything she touches, from commissioning and energy audits to design reviews and facility condition assessments.

She joined Säzän Group in 2022 and has been driving quality and results for our clients ever since. In her new role, Kayla will lead Oregon operations, strengthen team processes, and help write the next chapter of Säzän Group's growth in the Pacific Northwest.

This is well-earned. We're excited for what's ahead!

07/23/2026

Big ideas deserve a bigger audience.

Matthew Combe, our Director of Decarbonization Strategy, is presenting a free virtual event hosted by AIA Arizona on August 17th at 12:00 PM.

"The Business Case for Decarbonization: An Owner's Perspective"

Decarbonization isn't just the right thing to do; it makes financial sense. Matthew will break down the owner's perspective on why decarbonization is a smart, strategic investment for the built environment.

Whether you're an architect, developer, owner, or sustainability professional, this one is for you.

Register here (it's free): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6C_0RQHDSyCUSLOSlfmZ1Q #/registration

Thank you to AIA Arizona for hosting and amplifying this important conversation.

The Business Case for Decarbonization: An Owner's Perspective Presented by Matthew Combe, Director of Decarbonization Strategy at Säzän Group As climate change accelerates and regulatory pressure on the built environment intensifies, building owners face a rapidly shifting landscape of performance...

07/21/2026

A decade of community vision. One building brought back to life.

Skyway is an unincorporated area in King County, Washington, that has seen a negative impact from a historic lack of investment. The Skyway Resource Center is a community-owned and operated hub for those seeking access to support services and better opportunities for neighborhood engagement.

The transformation of a vacant two-story bank wasn't just a renovation project—it was a collaboration between local residents, government agencies, and elected officials to meet the needs of the community. Planning started in 2014, and after years of advocacy and design work, Skyway now has a dedicated space for people who seek resources to thrive.

Working as part of Schemata Workshop's design team, Säzän Group provided MEP, ICT, and lighting design. Our PV-ready electrical system sets the building up for a future solar array installation. Skyway Resource Center is now home to seven organizations that address services ranging from mental health wellness to food insecurity to public health.

Explore more about this project here: https://sazan.com/projects/skyway-resource-center/




Photography: Lara Swimmer Photography

07/14/2026

Säzän Group welcomes new team members to our Washington and Oregon offices. We are happy to have them on board, enhancing our firm’s capabilities and expertise.

Ben Eisenhart, Clean Energy Intern
Heston Grant, Commissioning Intern
Matt Bell, Mechanical Engineer
Sam Swackhammer, Associate Principal
Scott Hollis, Clean Energy Integration Associate