ABOUT VCA GREEN


Multidisciplinary Sustainability & Energy Consulting That Moves Projects Forward

More Than Sustainability Consulting

“With the right approach, green makes great business sense.” This philosophy guides the firm in its mission to help clients meet their sustainability goals for value, performance, code compliance, marketability and environmental impact.

As part of the VCA family of companies, our sustainability and energy consulting is backed by deep structural engineering experience and extensive building code expertise. We don’t look at sustainability in isolation, we understand how it intersects with structure, design, code, construction, and building operations.

We bring these disciplines together to help owners, developers, architects, and property teams set clear goals, solve challenges early, and turn sustainability strategies into buildings that perform as intended. The result is a more integrated approach to sustainability, grounded in how buildings actually get designed, approved, built, and operated.

Your Partner Across the Building Lifecycle

From sustainable design and life cycle assessment to permitting, code compliance, existing building performance, and ongoing regulatory requirements, we help you make informed decisions at every stage. We work alongside your team to coordinate requirements, evaluate options, maximize project return and keep sustainability and building performance moving forward.

Our experience spans millions of square feet of multifamily and commercial properties and thousands of residential units. Licensed engineers and architects bring practical expertise to each project, with senior team members providing direct involvement, responsive guidance, and consistent attention from start to finish.

Leadership in Green Building

Under the leadership of Robyn Vettraino and Marika Erdely, VCA Green brings together unmatched experience in sustainable design, architecture, energy efficiency, building performance, and finance. This combination provides a wide-lens perspective with industry specialization that can be applied to every project, ensuring that sustainability and performance strategies make good business sense and support long-term asset value.

AFFILIATIONS


US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Build It Green (BIG)
CHEERS
AIA-OC
GBCI
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
California Building Officials (CALBO)
AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)
California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC)
California Commissioning Collaborative (CACx)
CREW LA | CREW OC
AIR CRE
The CCIM Institute
Apartment Association of Greater LA (AAGLA)

VCA DIVISIONS

VCA Structural
Residential and commercial structural engineering

VCA Code
Building Code consultants, plan check and staffing

Our Core
Principles

People First

We believe the people we hire, develop, and empower are as important as the work we deliver. Strong teams create strong outcomes.

Shared Success

Our expertise and leadership are directed toward creating successful outcomes for employees, clients, and stakeholders alike.

Enduring Value

We prioritize decisions and solutions that create lasting impact over short-term gain, building value that compounds over time.

Integrated Expertise

We deliver results by leveraging deep knowledge of regulations, construction, and sustainability across the VCA family of companies.

Curiosity & Innovation

We lead with curiosity, continuous learning, and applied innovation to provide value to clients and advance what’s possible.