Who we are

Ecotope is a partner-owned small business that has been at the forefront of sustainable building design consulting and engineering services in the Pacific Northwest for over 45 years. Founded in 1978 with a mission centered on sustainability, Ecotope has expanded its expertise to include mechanical engineering services since the mid-1990s, influencing energy-efficient designs across various projects.

At Ecotope, our approach to building design is rooted in the integration of research, design, and policy, ensuring that these essential elements are woven into every aspect of our system designs. Our sustainable engineering design philosophy is built upon decades of in-depth research into building energy usage and cutting-edge technology trends. This wealth of knowledge enables us to finely tune a building’s energy and water consumption by strategically adjusting design elements based on climate and performance data.

Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of building performance, encompassing everything from thorough site analysis and innovative engineering design to groundbreaking building technology research and impactful policy development. We are widely recognized as industry leaders in crafting high-performance, energy-efficient building designs and upgrades, serving as technical authorities in addressing building performance challenges. Our primary focus lies in developing cost-effective, efficient strategies for the decarbonization of both new and existing buildings.