Site Selection & Incentives: Strategic Design for Industrial Architecture

Join Smith + Howard for a course that explores how strategic site selection and financial incentives directly impact the design, budgeting, and feasibility of industrial projects.

Architects will learn to navigate zoning, infrastructure, environmental factors, and public-private partnerships to optimize site potential and reduce risk. Through real-world insights on tax abatements, energy credits, and due diligence studies, attendees will gain practical tools to align design decisions with business goals, streamline collaboration with site selectors and developers, and deliver smarter, more cost-effective projects.

Learning objectives

• Understand how zoning, infrastructure, environmental conditions, and climate impact architectural design decisions for industrial projects
• Recognize the role of financial incentives in influencing site selection and design flexibility
• Identify key due diligence studies that architects should consider to ensure feasibility and minimize risks
• Learn how to collaborate with site selectors and real estate teams to align architectural designs with business goals and incentives