Envision v4
The Next Evolution of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and the Envision Review Board have initiated a process to refine and enhance the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, with the objective of publishing Envision version 4 (v4) in 2028.
Envision v4 will continue to provide a streamlined, flexible, and globally adaptable framework for assessing and verifying sustainable infrastructure projects. The updated version is intended as an improvement rather than a significant rewrite to v3, to ensure the framework’s continued relevance, usability, and alignment with industry trends and needs. Envision v4 represents the next phase of Envision’s leadership in supporting sustainable infrastructure best practices, by providing a robust, credible, and valuable tool applicable across a diverse range of project contexts and geographic regions.
We anticipate that Envision v4 will respond to evolving user needs and feedback on potential areas of improvement by:
Much of this, though, is yet to be determined through the work of the Envision Review Board with input from the Envision community. A summary timeline for v4 development is shown below. Additional detail will be added as the process progresses.
2025 – Data Collection & Envision v3 feedback period
2026 – Development
2027 – Resource development
2028 – Release of Envision v4
Acknowledgements
We would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who has contributed their input during the 2025 data collection. ISI is also grateful to the ERB, as well as to the former ERB members who are continuing their commitment to Envision by acting in an advisory capacity during development of the next version:
• Silvia Ciraci, Manager of Infrastructure Sustainability Certification, ICMQ
• Erika Jozwiak, Program Manager, Infrastructure, New York State
• Scott Smith, Mott MacDonald
• Sofía Zuberbühler-Yafar, Assistant Commissioner, New York City Department of Design and Construction
