Jacobs is reshaping the way infrastructure and landscapes are built through its nature positive solutions. Led by Chris Allen, the company integrates biomimicry, natural capital, and ecological design to create projects that support both people and the planet.
Nature positive design aims to leave a lasting, beneficial impact by restoring ecosystems and improving environmental outcomes. Jacobs applies this approach across sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and healthcare, to deliver measurable benefits like cleaner air and water, improved biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.
One example is the University of California, Davis South Placer Center for Health. Jacobs designed the medical campus to provide ecosystem services similar to nearby wildlands, including water and habitat restoration.
Jacobs also supports major environmental efforts, including:
- Pensacola East Bay Oyster Habitat Restoration Project – restoring oyster reefs to protect shorelines.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering with Nature Program – integrating nature-based solutions to boost climate resilience.
- Urban Land Institute Collaboration – guiding developers on integrating biodiversity with net zero goals.
To track progress, Jacobs uses science-based frameworks such as the Nature Positive Initiative (NPI) and TNFD LEAP, ensuring transparency and measurable impact.
By designing with nature, Jacobs is proving that infrastructure can be both sustainable and regenerative, setting new standards for environmental responsibility.
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