Team
MEET THE PASSIONATE MINDS DRIVING OUR MISSION
Team
MEET THE PASSIONATE MINDS DRIVING OUR MISSION
WHAT ARE YOUR sustainabILITY GOALS?
LET US HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT
WHAT ARE YOUR sustainabILITY GOALS?
LET US HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT
ecoREAL was born out of a clear and pressing need to innovate beyond traditional approaches to sustainable building. Recognizing the gaps between environmental goals, budget constraints, and real-world project timelines, we set out to develop practical, cost-effective strategies and tools that don’t just meet green standards—they enhance the design and construction process. Our mission is to make sustainability intuitive, actionable, and fully integrated, so that every project can achieve meaningful impact without compromising creativity, performance, or affordability.
We believe that true sustainability cannot exist without equity—and that begins with how we build. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is central to our mission because it brings diverse voices and disciplines to the table from the start. By fostering collaboration across architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and community stakeholders, we’re able to evaluate challenges holistically and uncover opportunities that might otherwise be missed. This leads to smarter, more sustainable solutions, but also ensures that the benefits are shared more equitably.
SUSTAINABILITY VS GREEN
At ecoREAL, we’re committed to cutting through the noise of greenwashing by grounding every project in transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. While sustainability claims are easy to make, we believe they must be backed by data, certifications, and community impact. That’s why we embed verification tools and third-party standards into our process from day one—ensuring that what gets built truly reflects the values it claims to represent. By keeping all stakeholders engaged and informed, we prevent common disconnects. For us sustainability isn’t a label—it’s a responsibility.
Services
HERE’S HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Services
HERE’S HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
ecoREAL provides expert sustainable design and construction consulting that bridges vision with implementation. We integrate proven green building strategies—like LEED, WELL, and GRESB—with real-time tools and collaborative processes that keep projects on track, on budget, and aligned with high-performance goals. From early design through construction and certification, we help teams make informed decisions that reduce environmental impact, enhance occupant well-being, and deliver long-term value. Our services are rooted in transparency, equity, and innovation—ensuring sustainability is more than a checklist; it's a built-in solution.
Design & Construction consulting
ecoREAL offers comprehensive sustainability and ESG consulting services that help organizations turn climate commitments into measurable results. We align projects and portfolios with leading frameworks like LEED, WELL, GRESB, and the UN SDGs—while embedding equity, resilience, and transparency into every step. Whether you're pursuing certification, benchmarking performance, or developing a custom ESG strategy, we provide the tools, data, and expertise to drive meaningful impact and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders. With ecoREAL, sustainability is strategic, actionable, and built for the future.
Sustainability & Environment social governance (ESG)
ecoREAL is proud to be a leader in sustainable building education, offering dynamic webinars and training that empower professionals to integrate high-impact strategies into their projects. Our founder, Summer Fowler, is a nationally recognized expert in healthy buildings, frequently speaking at industry events to share her knowledge on materials transparency, wellness design, and regenerative practices. Through public speaking, webinars, and hands-on guidance, ecoREAL is helping shape the future of the built environment—one informed, inspired audience at a time.
educational & speaking services
International Living Future Institute
Living Building Challenge Certification (LBC)
Living Building Petal Recognition
Net Zero Energy Building Certification (NZEB)
ESG standards
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark - GRESB
Global Reporting Initiative - GRI
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board - SASB
ecoREAL’s CERTIFICATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council – LEED
LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND)
Home Innovation Research Labs - NGBS
Green Building Initiative - Green Globes
Department of Energy/Environmental Protection Agency
ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings Certification
GReen Canary SOftware
"WE BUILD SOLUTIONS"
Track materials with ease, Build with confidence, Gain certification.
GReen Canary SOftware
"WE BUILD SOLUTIONS"
Track materials with ease, Build with confidence, Gain certification.
Our Green Canary software offers our clients seamless green building integration tools that covers everything from specifications to submittals.
Services Green Canary Provides:
Cloud based capabilities
SMDS sheets instantly tracked online from the job site
Clearance level specific access
Real time LEED credit tracking
Automatically checks material location within 500 miles
Instantly flags VOC violations
Issues clear visual warnings
Delivers project management progress reports
Issues vendor score cards
Produces LEED submittal logs that comply with LEED requirements
Included in the Lean LEED Tool-kit:
Sustainable Material Data Sheet (SMDS) provided in pre-bid package and submitted with MSDS sheet from manufacturer
No price premium from subcontractor
Real-time material tracking
Submittal integration
Automatic VOC limit check
Accurate pre-bid estimate
GBIM PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT EXAMPLE:
CLOUD-BASED, CROSS-DISCIPLINE CONNECTIVITY
Dashboard to track progress in real time
Assurance green building goals are met with correct reporting
Pre-qualify materials for specifications
Simplifies implementation of specifications
Reduced submittal RFI's
Integrates LEED and other building goals with typical construction management process to save time and money
Lean LEED tools in Pre-bid package make roles and responsibilities easy to understand and execute for all
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