Solar Design Associates

Steven Strong pretty much is solar power in this country. As founder of this 36-year-old energy-design firm, Strong has led the industry through every major milestone: He transformed ungainly solar panels into sleek and well-integrated photovoltaics, and he designed the first solar-powered home, then neighborhood, then Major League Baseball stadium. Even though his company dominates the solar scene, every SDA project receives individual attention and exceptional design care.