Green Building Consultancy Launched from Garage to Multi-Million Dollar Firm

Founded in 2012 by Drew Wilson in Pasadena, California, Verdical Group has evolved from a home-based startup into a multi-million dollar sustainability-focused building consultancy. The firm now boasts over a dozen employees and a portfolio of nearly 100 completed projects, serving prominent clients such as NASA, Google, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Originally specializing in LEED consulting, Verdical Group has broadened its expertise to encompass other green building standards, including WELL and the Living Building Challenge. The company also offers a range of technical services, such as energy modeling, lifecycle analysis, and daylight modeling. A core tenet of Verdical Group's mission is promoting Net Zero buildings, designed for minimal environmental impact through energy efficiency optimization and the integration of on-site renewable energy. The consultancy was established with the goal of assisting the building industry in mitigating its substantial contribution to global carbon emissions.