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# Living Future

A future worth living in

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## Posts

- [Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson Announced As Living Future 2026 Keynote: A Blueprint for Climate Wayfinding](https://living-future.org/dr-katharine-k-wilkinson-announced-as-living-future-2026-keynote-a-blueprint-for-climate-wayfinding/) - SEATTLE, January 13, 2026 - Building a regenerative future requires more than just technical data; it requires a new map for the human heart and the built environment. Living Future is proud to announce that Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson, acclaimed climate strategist and co-founder of The All We Can Save Project, will headline Living Future
- [The Living Future Community Steps Up Collective Action for Regenerative Practices](https://living-future.org/lf25-press-release/) - Built environment leaders convened in Portland, Oregon, for the 19th Annual Living Future Conference Portland, OR --- Changemakers gathered last week (May 6-8) for the 19th annual Living Future conference, hosted by Living Future, a nonprofit transformation engine and member-driven organization at the forefront of the global movement toward regenerative design practices that support a
- [Living Future Tapped For EPA Grant to Expand Materials Program](https://living-future.org/living-future-tapped-for-epa-grant-to-expand-materials-program/) - Advancement of program aims to spur manufacturers toward transparency and reduction of emissions. The International Living Future Institute (Living Future) is honored to have been selected to support the Inflation Reduction Act’s efforts to decarbonize the built environment. As announced by the U.S. EPA in July, Living Future was one of the 38 grant recipients
- [Scaling Progress: The International Living Future Institute Announces Strategic Collaboration with Four Major Companies to Advance Carbon Verification in Buildings](https://living-future.org/scaling-progress-to-advance-carbon-verification/) - ILFI is enhancing its renowned carbon certification program with support from corporate giants Amazon, JLL, JPMorgan Chase, and Prologis. This work aims to update and relaunch the program, ensuring that it remains the industry’s most rigorous and continues to drive progress in building decarbonization. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification offers organizations
- [Living Future 2024 Conference: Compelling Keynote Speakers, Updated Standards, and a New Book](https://living-future.org/living-future-2024-conference-compelling-keynote-speakers-updated-standards-and-a-new-book/) - The International Living Future’s annual conference meets in the Southeast for the first time, celebrating the Living Future community, the newest version of the Just program, and a book about the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. April 24, 2024, Atlanta, GA – From May 7 through 9, the International Living Future Institute will host
- [Update about Microsoft Outlook](https://living-future.org/update-about-microsoft-outlook/) - We recently learned that emails containing our URL are currently blocked for a subset of Microsoft Outlook users. Our team is actively working with Microsoft to resolve this issue. We assure you that there are no security risks associated with our site or data. To prevent potential issues with your emails being received by third
- [The Building Industry's Long-Awaited Signal](https://living-future.org/the-building-industrys-long-awaited-signal/) - LEADING SUSTAINABILITY ORGANIZATIONS UNITE: AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC, AND MM ALIGN AROUND COMMON MATERIALS FRAMEWORK In an unprecedented collaboration of leading organizations dedicated to sustainable building practices and impact reduction in the built environment, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the U.S. Green
- [CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA IS FIRST ARENA TO ACHIEVE INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE’S ZERO CARBON CERTIFICATION](https://living-future.org/climate-pledge-arena-achieve-zero-carbon-certification/) - Certification is highly rigorous standard for validating building decarbonization efforts SEATTLE, WA -- Climate Pledge Arena and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) today announce that the arena has achieved Zero Carbon Certification. The certification is awarded to buildings that are energy efficient, can demonstrate a significant reduction in carbon footprint and offset the remaining embodied
- [ACTING LIKE A MOVEMENT: LIVING FUTURE 2023 INSPIRES ACTION FOR CHANGE](https://living-future.org/05162023-living-future-2023-inspires-action-for-change/) - BUILDINGS ARE BEACONS FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, D.C.—Buildings are beacons for change in their communities, according to the main message from Living Future 2023 held on May 3-5. Convened by the International Living Future Institute, the annual event gathered the regenerative building movement to chart a path forward for the real estate sector.
- [National Leaders in Climate, Health & Justice Join the International Living Future Institute Board of Directors ](https://living-future.org/04202023-national-leaders-join-board/) - Mark Chambers, Heather Henriksen, Julie Hiromoto, and Adrianna Quintero bring vast experience to scale the organization’s impact
- [White House Senior Director of Building Emissions to Keynote Living Future 2021 on Earth Day](https://living-future.org/03232021-white-house-senior-director-of-building-emissions-to-keynote-living-future-2021/) - MEDIA ADVISORY: White House Senior Director of Building Emissions to KeynoteLiving Future 2021 on Earth Day Biden Administration Leader Joins 15th Annual Event Focused on Inclusion and Unity SEATTLE - Mark Chambers, Senior Director for Building Emissions at the White House Council on Environmental Quality will keynote Living Future 2021 on Earth Day, April 22.
- [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leaders Bring Perspectives on Justice to Premier Green Building Event Keynotes; Join Biden Administration Leader](https://living-future.org/04062021-diversity-equity-join-biden-administration-leader/) - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leaders Bring Perspectives on Justice to Premier Green Building Event Keynotes; Join Biden Administration Leader Where Climate, Health, and Equity Meet in the Built Environment, 15th Annual Living Future 2021 Focused on Inclusion and Unity SEATTLE - Rosa Sheng, Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Higher Education Studio Leader
- [Leaders Call for Bold Action Where Climate, Health, and Equity Meet in the Built Environment](https://living-future.org/04232021-leaders-call-for-bold-action/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leaders Call for Bold Action Where Climate, Health, and Equity Meet in the Built Environment Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity Highlights Leaders Building a Movement Built on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice April 23, 2020 (SEATTLE) – Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity put a spotlight on climate, health, and equity
- [The Living Future 2022: Restoration + Justice Celebrates Heroes, Buildings & Manufacturers Charting Our Common Living Future](https://living-future.org/05172022-living-future-2022-celebrates-heroes/) - The International Living Future Institute announced the 2022 Living Future Heroes, along with the winner of the Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award and newly certified building projects, as Living Future 2022: Restoration + Justice came to a close.

## Pages

- [Home](https://living-future.org/) - Our Mission for a Healthier World: Creating regenerative buildings and materials that foster human well-being, environmental health, and thriving communities.
- [Program Development](https://living-future.org/program-development/) - Program Development Program Development Review Declare 2.1 Updates and Share Your Feedback (Open May 8–June 5) Summary of Changes Go to Survey Instead of a world that is merely a less bad version of the one we currently have, we ask a simple and profound question: What does good look like? Philosophy Living Future's vision
- [About Just](https://living-future.org/just/basics/) - What's included on a label The Just label consists of 6 categories and 21 indicators. Each label is personalized for every organization and renewed every two years. Organizations submit policies, data, and supporting documentation for each indicator, with each indicator offering four potential levels of performance. What do the levels mean? Every Indicator will feature
- [Events](https://living-future.org/upcoming-events/) - Events Find opportunities to learn, connect, and take part in the ideas and collaborations shaping regenerative design and practice. Upcoming Events FEATURED EVENT Carbon Action Convening September 16–17, 2026 • New York, NY A special gathering for influential AEC and real estate leaders driving radical collaboration and scalable action to shape the next era of decarbonization
- [Resources](https://living-future.org/resources/) - Resources Explore a curated selection of guides, tools, case studies, and other resources for regenerative design. Become a Professional Member of the Living Future Community for access to the complete resource library.
- [Just Overview](https://living-future.org/just/) - A New Era of Corporate Transparency Get the Basics Access the Program Manual Discover the new Just 3.0! Learn all about the launch and program updates by visiting the Just Help Desk. The Just Label JustSM marks the beginning of a new era of corporate transparency. Living Future invites organizations everywhere to evaluate themselves through this
- [Living Building Challenge](https://living-future.org/lbc/) - Living Building Challenge What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? Get the Basics Access the Program Manual What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program defining today's most
- [Living Product Challenge](https://living-future.org/lpc/) - Living Product Challenge Get the Basics Download the Standard Access the Handbook Production for the future The Living Product Challenge is the world’s most advanced product sustainability standard. The framework encourages manufacturers to create products that are healthy, inspiring and give more than they take across their life cycles. Living Products are: Informed by nature,
- [Declare](https://living-future.org/declare/) - A platform to share and find healthy building products. Get the Basics View the Database The Declare Label Declare is a platform to share and find healthy building products. Manufacturers voluntarily disclose product information on easy-to-read Declare labels, which are accessible on a free database used by leading designers, real estate owners, and conscientious homeowners
- [Biophilic Design Award](https://living-future.org/biophilic-design/award/) - Past Award Recipients 2023 AWARD MARION FIRE STATIONMarion, Iowa USA Project Team:Architect | OPN Architects Watch VideoLearn More 2023 AWARD DE VERWONDERINGAlmere, Netherlands Project Team:Architect | ORGA Architects Watch VideoLearn More 2022 AWARD JR KUMAMOTO RAILWAY STATION BUILDINGKumamoto, Japan Project Team:Owner | Kyushu Railway CompanyArchitect | Nikken Sekkei Ltd.Interior | Nomura Co., Ltd.Landscape | Nikken
- [Supporters](https://living-future.org/supporters/) - Supporters Living Future is deeply grateful to our partners, sponsors, and donors for advancing our mission over the past year. Gaia Luminary Beacon Catalyst We also honor our sponsors under $2,500—your contributions make a real difference. Philanthropic Supporters Foundations One foundation that wishes to remain anonymous Summit ($1,000 and above) Edward Baker Fennick McCredie Architecture
- [The Red List](https://living-future.org/red-list/) - About The Red List A list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” The Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List is a list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” substances prevalent in the building industry that pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Since its inception in 2006, the Red List has
- [Living Future Heroes](https://living-future.org/living-future-heroes/) - Living Future Heroes The Living Future Hero Award celebrates the exemplary leadership required to combat climate change and social inequalities in the regenerative design community. Heroes are Living Future Members who go above and beyond in advancing regenerative buildings, sustainable materials, and equitable organizations through both advocacy and practice, while championing Living Future projects and
- [Membership](https://living-future.org/membership/) - Benefits Read more about the discounts we offer in Membership’s FAQ. Become a Member Membership for groups and organizations Living Future’s Corporate Package partners include top AEC firms, developers, public institutions, and global manufacturers. Together, we are scaling the impact of the regenerative movement and possibility of a Living Future. Learn more and request a
- [Media Resources](https://living-future.org/media-resources/) - At A Glance Our beautiful planet is capable of supporting vast diverse ecosystems, allowing human communities to thrive, and we are capable as a species of living in balance with ecosystems and in balance with each other. At Living Future, we envision a future where our planet and humanity are thriving, and we work towards
- [Donate](https://living-future.org/donate/) - Give a Gift. Grow a Living Future. Help us build a future that gives back more than it takes. Pier 56 Mithun Office in Seattle, WA. LBC Petal Certified. Photo by Kevin Scott. 2025 Year In Review Our report shows what these changemakers can achieve, featuring powerful stories of collective impact driven by our community.
- [Zero Carbon](https://living-future.org/zero-carbon/) - Zero Carbon Certification The vision for a future of carbon positive buildings + materials that reverse the effects of climate change and support thriving local economics. Get the Basics Access the Program Manual The Pilot Program for the Zero Carbon update is now open and accepting applications! New certification opportunities are available for Existing Buildings
- [Technical Advisors](https://living-future.org/tags/) - Technical Advisors Living Future’s community of practice is vital to informing the technical development, continued industry leadership, and transparency of Living Future's programs. Living Future's volunteer technical advisors are critical partners that represent built environment and building industry leadership with deep technical expertise in relevant topic areas. A key role of these advisors is to
- [About](https://living-future.org/about/) - Socially Just, Culturally Rich, and Ecologically Restorative Our Mission The mission of the International Living Future Institute (Living Future) is to cultivate a society that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. To do this, the organization envisions a living future and shows that it works better in practice and policy. Living Future is
- [Board](https://living-future.org/board/) - Meet Our Board Board of Directors Advisors
- [Make an Impact](https://living-future.org/make-an-impact/) - Give a Gift That Grows a Living Future Photo by Chad Holder. Courtesy of Wolf Ridge. Shape the World We Want This holiday season, join Living Future in supporting communities facing urgent environmental and social challenges. Together, we can create a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable world where people and nature thrive side by side.
- [Biophilic Design Initiative](https://living-future.org/biophilic-design/) - Featured Case Studies The Biophilic Design Toolkit The Biophilic Design Toolkit is a robust collection of resources to help designers explore biophilic design and promote human-nature connection in the built environment. The toolkit provides guidance, inspiration, and support for key activities from introducing biophilic design to teams, to the planning and design stages, all the
- [Just Info Session](https://living-future.org/just-introduction/) - Ready to begin your Just journey? Join Our Free Webinar Review + Application Process Click here for more information about the Just process, program fees, benefits, user manual, and additional information. Read what others say about Just “It's incredible to think about the impact every Just label has made and the positive change it continues
- [Living Product Challenge Basics](https://living-future.org/lpc/basics/) - Imagine products that regenerate nature and improve quality of life. Welcome to the Living Product Challenge (LPC) – a cutting-edge, science-based certification that champions products contributing to both the restoration of our planet and the enhancement of human life. At its core, the LPC framework empowers manufacturers to redefine product creation, shifting from simply "doing
- [About Declare](https://living-future.org/declare/basics/) - Declare is a platform to share and find healthy building products. Manufacturers voluntarily disclose product information on easy-to-read Declare labels. These labels report all product ingredients and use a simple color code system to flag chemicals of concern. Further information is provided on the product’s final assembly locations, life expectancy, end-of-life options, and overall compliance
- [Contact](https://living-future.org/contact/) - We would love to hear from you Contact Information Living Future Mailing Address PO Box 5874Portland, OR 97228-5874(206) 223-2028 Affiliate Institutes LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA Australia@Living-Future.org LIVING FUTURE EUROPE Info@Living-Future.eu
- [Affordable Housing](https://living-future.org/affordable-housing/) - Best Practices Guide for Red List Free Affordable Housing Our Red List Free Affordable Housing Guidebook is an essential resource for anyone in the affordable housing sector who wants to make healthier material choices for their residents, workers, and communities. By following our simple and straightforward recommendations, you can begin specifying Red List Free materials
- [Programs](https://living-future.org/programs/) - A global network dedicated to creating a healthy future for all Regenerative Buildings Buildings are essential to human survival, providing shelter. However, if the places we live, play, and work in are slowly destroying our environment, our need for shelter becomes a self-destructive force. The built environment accounts for around 30% of all carbon emissions
- [Careers](https://living-future.org/careers/) - Work At Living Future About Our Workplace Living Future is a dynamic non-profit with a critical ecological mission. We are committed to creating a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. Living Future offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote workplace. View open positions
- [ZC Pilot Downloads](https://living-future.org/zero-carbon-pilot/downloads/) - Thank you for your interest! Please click the buttons below to download your Zero Carbon documents. Download the one-pager Download the program manual Register for the pilot program by completing the pilot application.
- [Zero Carbon Pilot](https://living-future.org/zero-carbon-pilot/) - Living Future is seeking Pilot Projects to utilize updates to the Zero Carbon Certification. Updates include the addition of a new typology: Existing Buildings that are in operation without any construction scope. This is your opportunity to lead the industry, influence certification development, and receive enhanced support from the Living Future team. Complete this form
- [Living Building Challenge resources](https://living-future.org/lbc/resources/) - Living Building Challenge resources Essential Resources ILFI Building Certification Process This document provides an overview of Registration, Coaching/support, and Certification phases for all projects. View the Process The Living Building Challenge Standard The Living Building Challenge Standard is the core document that project teams use to guide a path toward certification. Download the pdf to
- [Zero Energy](https://living-future.org/zero-energy/) - Zero Energy Certification It is now easier than ever to lead your community toward a Zero Energy future. Get the Basics Access the Program Manual The Highest Aspirations in Energy Performance The Zero Energy Certification program developed by ILFI presents a new energy paradigm, where built projects catalyze a transition toward a prosperous future for
- [LFA](https://living-future.org/lfa/) - Become a Leader in Regenerative Design Earn your Living Future Accreditation and help shape a healthy, equitable, and sustainable world. Start the Journey LFA is the premier credential for regenerative building professionals Join 2,000+ Living Future Accredited (LFA) professionals in 30+ countries who are transforming the built environment with bold, regenerative solutions. 20-hour self-paced course
- [Project Registration Details](https://living-future.org/projectregistration/) - Project Registration Details The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) offers a suite of high performance building certification programs, including the Living Building Challenge (LBC), Core Green Building Certification (Core), Zero Carbon (ZC), and Zero Energy (ZE). These programs are designed to serve as a philosophy and advocacy tool, as well as a third-party certification based
- [Community](https://living-future.org/community/) - A thriving community committedto a regenerative future Featured & Upcoming Events View the full calendar Become a Member Connect and learn with peers and industry experts, take action, and invest in the movement for regenerative design. Be part of a global network of practitioners, organizations, and advocates committed to transforming the building industry through the
- [Affordable Housing Guidebook](https://living-future.org/affordable-housing/guidebook/) - Learn More
- [Equity in the Built Environment](https://living-future.org/equity-built-environment/) - Developing transformational equity andjustice frameworks for the building industry Living Future’s Equity in the Built Environment (EBE) Initiative represents a focused effort to integrate and center equity throughout all of our programs. Equity has been an explicit component of ILFI programs since the introduction of the Equity Petal in the Living Building Challenge in 2009.
- [Biophilic Design Basics](https://living-future.org/biophilic-design/overview/) - Biophilic Design Initiative BIOPHILIC DESIGN IS THE PRACTICE OF CONNECTING PEOPLE AND NATURE WITHIN OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENTS AND COMMUNITIES. The International Living Future Institute has seen a demonstrated need among the Living Building Challenge community for Biophilic Design resources that can take the practice from theory to reality. While progress has been made to communicate what Biophilic
- [2025-2027 Strategic Plan](https://living-future.org/about/strategic-plan/) - A Note From CEO Lindsay Baker To read Lindsay Baker’s letter framing Living Future’s work over the next three years, please read our Strategic Plan: Read the Strategic Plan At Living Future, we hold a vision and a commitment to transforming the building industry in ways that are deeply and urgently needed. We are proud
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- [CSR and Sustainability News](https://living-future.org/3bl-news/) - From Our Partner, 3BL News from 3BL does not necessarily reflect the opinions of ILFI.
- [Living Community Challenge Basics](https://living-future.org/lcc/basics/) - Living Future is no longer accepting new registrations for the Living Community Challenge 1.2. While LCC 1.2 provides a valuable framework for addressing design decisions at the community scale, the standard is in need of important updates and maintenance. Community scale projects should still use LCC as a visioning tool, but if they wish to
- [Ecotone Services](https://living-future.org/ecotone-services/) - The Power of Publishing We Promote Leadership By Example Your organization has distinguished itself through its contributions to the green design movement. You stand out as a change agent, but do your clients know that? We believe that your story needs to be told. A well-crafted, professionally written book can influence hearts and minds, ensuring
- [Living Building Challenge Basics](https://living-future.org/lbc/basics/) - It's time to create a living future and a world of living buildings The Living Building Challenge represents a dramatic shift from a paradigm of doing less harm to one in which we view our role as a steward and co-creator of a true Living Future®. It aims to define the path to a regenerative
- [Core Green Building Certification](https://living-future.org/core/) - How do we create communities that are good for everyone? the core objective With the Living Building Challenge 4.1 update, ILFI consolidates the Living Building Challenge framework to include Core as a certification pathway alongside Petal and Living Certifications. The previous Core Green Building Certification 1.0 was a standalone pathway, and this change formalizes Core’s
- [Living Community Challenge](https://living-future.org/lcc/) - Get the Basics Integrated Communities The Living Community Challenge is a framework for master planning, design, and construction. It is a tool to create a symbiotic relationship between people and all aspects of the built environment. The program is a call to action to governments, campuses, planners, developers and neighborhood groups to create communities that
- [Our Living Future Projects Map](https://living-future.org/our-living-future-map/) - 250+CERTIFIED BUILDINGS 500+PURSUING CERTIFICATION 50 million+square feet of building area With the interactive map below, you can see the certified building projects from around the world and determine if you can become the first to be certified in your area! Use the map to access location-specific details and strengthen your impact with informed decisions. Learn
- [Policy & Advocacy](https://living-future.org/policy-advocacy/) - Transforming Policy Innovation and new ideas run counter to the conventional, and as a result there is often a systemic resistance to early adopters. Yet, the serious problems of climate change, ecological system health, biodiversity loss, accumulated toxins in the environment, food, air, and water, as well as social inequities and depletion of cultural heritage
- [Research Library](https://living-future.org/research/) - Water On-Site Water Systems: Financial Case Studies What’s Inside: Financial case studies from six projects around the country using on-site water capture, treatment, and reuse systems Return on investment, first cost, and maintenance cost data from a variety of different building types and sizes Download the Report Opportunities For Achieving Next Generation Water Infrastructure in
- [Living Product Challenge Certification](https://living-future.org/lpc/certification/) - Certification Overview Living Product Challenge Certification is based on actual, rather than modeled or anticipated, performance. All Living Product Challenge products are audited by an approved third party assessor before receiving certification. Certification is valid for three years, and manufacturers are required to have annual check-ins to ensure compliance. While the ultimate goal is for
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## Events

- [Just Office Hours on the Second Tuesday of the Month](https://living-future.org/events/just-info-session-dec-26/) - Need support as your team works through the Just program? Join our monthly Just Office Hours on the second Tuesday of each month. These sessions are designed for registered organizations actively completing their Just application or reviewing the program requirements and offer guidance on technical questions, documentation, and next steps. If you're new to the
- [Declare Office Hours Every Other Thursday](https://living-future.org/events/declare-office-hours-every-other-thursday/) - Interested in learning more about the Declare program? Join our biweekly Declare Office Hours every other Thursday. These sessions are open to anyone looking for an overview of the Declare program and provide guidance on program requirements, exceptions, reporting methodologies for multiple products, and live Q&A support for your materials transparency journey. View Session Dates
- [Carbon Action Convening](https://living-future.org/events/carbon-action-convening/) - A gathering of leaders advancing the transition to a zero-carbon built environment The Carbon Action Convening brings together select decision-makers from across the built environment to accelerate practical solutions for achieving a zero-carbon future. A highly-curated gathering, the convening will foster dialogue, collaboration, and action among those positioned to drive market transformation. Why We're Gathering
- [Living Future 23: Advocacy + Belonging](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-23/) - LF23 will bring together stakeholders in regenerative building who are dedicated to a built environment that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. The theme of the conference this year is Advocacy + Belonging, which will focus on how to go about addressing the biggest challenges of our time, such as climate change, health,
- [Living Future 2024: Change Starts Here](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-24-change-starts-here/) - Living Future 2024 will bring together a dynamic community of practitioners, advocates, and allies tackling the most pressing challenges at the intersection of climate, health, and equity. This is your chance to showcase your impact and innovations to a global audience. Discover more about the event, explore the conference theme and tracks, and find out
- [Living Future 2024: Change Starts Here](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-2024-change-starts-here/) - Living Future 2024 will bring together a dynamic community of practitioners, advocates, and allies tackling the most pressing challenges at the intersection of climate, health, and equity. This is your chance to showcase your impact and innovations to a global audience. Discover more about the event, explore the conference theme and tracks, and find out
- [Living Future 23: Advocacy + Belonging](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-23-advocacy-belonging/) - LF23 will bring together stakeholders in regenerative building who are dedicated to a built environment that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. The theme of the conference this year is Advocacy + Belonging, which will focus on how to go about addressing the biggest challenges of our time, such as climate change, health,
- [The Visual Language of Fractals: Integrating Fractal-Based Design for Stress Reduction](https://living-future.org/events/mohawk-fractals/) - Imagine stepping into a space scientifically proven to calm the mind and restore the body—a place where design itself contributes to focus, wellness, and care. At the heart of this experience lies the visual language of fractals: intricate patterns found in nature that, when intentionally integrated into the built environment, have been shown to reduce
- [Policy Landscapes as Design Parameters Towards Spatial Justice (Member CEU Webinar)](https://living-future.org/events/policy-landscapes/) - This CEU Webinar is available to Professional Living Future Members. Many of us understand that the built environment profoundly shapes whether we feel safe, cared for, and that we belong. But it’s one thing to recognize that relationship, and another to effectively leverage that knowledge to design and develop projects that dismantle harmful ideologies, heal
- [Toast to the Nines: Celebrating the Year’s Regenerative Materials Wins](https://living-future.org/events/toast-to-the-nines/) - Take a well-deserved break to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments in the regenerative materials space that our community made this past year, and get stoked for what’s coming up next! This free virtual gathering will highlight some truly remarkable successes from thought leaders and collaborative organizations. And, we’ll dive into some exciting initiatives and inspiration-worthy ideas
- [Living Future 2026](https://living-future.org/events/lf26/) - Join your fellow changemakers at Living Future 2026 to shape the next 100 years of regenerative design and help build a world that thrives. Register by December 18th to receive an Ecotone publication and save $200 with the Early Bird rate!
- [Just Info Session](https://living-future.org/events/just-info-session-nov-25/) - Ready to take the next step toward a more equitable future? Join our upcoming info session to gain invaluable insights into utilizing the Just label effectively. You'll receive access to resources, such as the comprehensive Just manual, and an overview of label requirements. As a bonus, webinar attendees will get access to a self-assessment tool.
- [The Process of Placekeeping: Indigenous Frameworks for Regenerative Design](https://living-future.org/events/the-process-of-placekeeping/) - This CEU Webinar is available to Living Future Professional Members. The linear, de-contextualized nature of conventional design processes can often conflict with the creation of truly regenerative outcomes. The good news is that alternative approaches exist, and have for a long time. For this month’s Member Webinar, we’re honored to welcome Wanda Dalla Costa, a
- [Call for Proposals: Living Future 2026](https://living-future.org/events/call-for-proposals-living-future-2026/) - For 20 years, the Living Future Conference has been a catalyst for change. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we invite you to join this pivotal moment and help shape the next century of regenerative design. Your voice is essential. Submit your proposal by September 21st and help lead the change toward a just, healthy,
- [Designing for Access & Inclusion: Above & Beyond Building Code (Webinar)](https://living-future.org/events/designing-for-access-inclusion/) - This CEU Webinar, available to Become a Professional Member, is part of a webinar series stemming from our Equity in the Built Environment Initiative. At Living Future, we believe universal access is an integral component of any regenerative design approach. We recognize that a society that safeguards equal access and fair treatment is the one
- [House Up on the Hill: The Revolutionary HMTX Headquarters (Webinar)](https://living-future.org/events/house-up-on-the-hill/) - This event is a benefit of Living Future Professional Membership. Become a Professional Member to access this & more educational and networking opportunities year-round. This panel, moderated by Justin Wolf—author of Ecotone's newest publication, HOUSE UP ON THE HILL: The Revolutionary HMTX Headquarters—and comprising three distinguished industry thought leaders, will address how HMTX World HQ,
- [Sonoma Academy Guild & Commons Tour](https://living-future.org/events/sonoma-academy-tour/) - Come join the California RMC for a guided tour of the Sonoma Academy Guild & Commons. This is a Petal Certified Living Building. For more information about the building see here. ​We will facilitate carpools with a google sheet for signups, and will share this on the membership dashboard and via LinkedIn. RMC Co-leader Kirstin
- [Just 3.0 Decoded: Expert Advice for a Successful Application](https://living-future.org/events/just-3-0-decoded/) - Working toward justice and equity in our workplaces is more important now than ever. When you’re ready to take action, Just 3.0 is here to help. This month’s webinar — featuring one of our expert Just 3.0 reviewers — is the perfect way to position your team for a successful application. We'll be covering key
- [Living Future 2025: Accelerating Regenerative Action](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-2025-accelerating-regenerative-action/) - LF25 is more than just a conference—it's a call to action. We're convening the brightest minds in sustainability, architecture, design, manufacturing, real estate, and policy to accelerate the movement toward a truly regenerative future. Plenaries: Hear inspiring keynotes, 15 Minutes of Brilliance talks, and FutureFlow speakers Immersive Tours: Explore Living Buildings and cutting-edge sustainable design
- [From Policy to Practice: Strengthening Water Conservation Locally](https://living-future.org/events/local-water/) - Join Living Future Membership for an insightful panel discussion where we'll explore the innovative water conservation efforts at John Ball Zoo’s Living Building project. In 2023, the Zoo unveiled an innovative pygmy hippo habitat, designed with sustainability in mind and working to achieve Living Building Challenge Core and Materials Petal certification. Despite initial setbacks due
- [Site Matters: Performative Ecology on Adaptive Reuse Site](https://living-future.org/events/site-matters/) - ​The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is committed to advancing global peace, freedom, and climate action. The organization’s headquarters, currently in the audit phase of Living Building Challenge certification, was adapted for reuse from a 1970s-era public library and is a biophilic and regenerative embodiment of those values. ​ This member webinar will
- [Member Appreciation Week](https://living-future.org/events/appreciation-week/) - We're excited to celebrate our community of Living Future Members during our first-ever Member Appreciation Week (October 28 - November 1)! Join us for a week of special events, activities, prizes, and more. Explore our week of events and start signing up for events. Not a member yet? Join us today starting at $0. Monday,
- [Nashville Community Lunch](https://living-future.org/events/nashville-lunch/) - Join the Regional Member Community-Nashville during Member Appreciation Week! For any members located in the Greater Nashville area, a chance to meet IRL, socialize, network, and hear more about Living Future Membership. Dicey's Pizza and drinks provided. Many thanks to our event host, SESCO Lighting! Please note: This event is open to Living Future Members at
- [Washington Community Meet-up](https://living-future.org/events/wa-meet/) - Join the Regional Member Community-Washington state during Member Appreciation Week! We will have an informal in-person meet-up at Fremont Brewing's Beer Garden from 5:00-6:30pm with networking and brainstorming for our 2025 Educational Sessions. ​(Food and beverage will not be provided, so plan accordingly!) Please note: This event is open to Living Future Members at any
- [Bringing the Living Building Challenge into Practice](https://living-future.org/events/bringing-the-living-building-challenge-into-practice/) - How can we tap into the ethos of the world’s greenest standard to create regenerative buildings and communities that are sustainable, healthy, and equitable for all? Join Miller Hull and ILFI for an exclusive roundtable discussion about the key technical, strategic, biophilic, and creative details using Miller Hull’s five certified and three registered Living Building
- [Honoring Human-Nature Connection: Lessons from Biophilic Design Awards](https://living-future.org/events/honoring-human-nature-connection-lessons-from-biophilic-design-awards/) - Eleven projects have been chosen as finalists for the Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award, which recognizes achievements in the built environment that demonstrate the principles and benefits of biophilic design. Join our next member webinar to learn more about select 2023 award finalists as well as the two award recipients. This event will explore
- [2023 Affordable Housing Summit](https://living-future.org/events/2023-affordable-housing-summit/) - Join us on June 20th and 21st for ILFI’s Annual Affordable Housing Summit as we discuss how to move from practice to policy. The Living Building Challenge is a holistic building standard intended to be both a philosophical structure and an advocacy tool. We will be joined by practitioners in the affordable housing field who
- [PFAS and The 2023 Red List: Identifying Essential Uses](https://living-future.org/events/pfas-and-the-2023-red-list-identifying-essential-uses/) - How can you identify situations when it’s necessary to use chemicals of concern in a building project? How can you use early design decisions to eliminate these situations in the first place? This year, ILFI is adding several thousand more PFAS to the Red List due to their harmful health and environmental impacts. ILFI is
- [Project Team Meet-up: Place Petal](https://living-future.org/events/project-team-meet-up-place-petal/) - If you’re currently on a building project team, or curious to learn more about how teams assess cultural and social equity factors and incorporate indigenous knowledge into projects, sign up for our next member-led project team discussion. Please note: this event is only available to active Living Future Members. If you’re a member, find registration
- [Regenerative Transformation for D.C.’s Real Estate Sector](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-transformation-for-d-c-s-real-estate-sector-2/) - Join the International Living Future Institute for an interactive discussion about how to incorporate regenerative design principles into the District’s building performance standards. This symposium and panel will discuss Local DC Law 24-176, 24-177, 22-257, and 24-420. Outlining DC’s Next 10 years of building performance and climate change policy implementation, we will share how scaling
- [All Together Now: How A Common Framework is Accelerating Transparency](https://living-future.org/events/all-together-now-how-a-common-framework-is-accelerating-transparency/) - mindful MATERIALS is a certification-agnostic community, building tools and resources designed to enable more ‘mindful’ materials decisions for all projects. Join our September member event to learn how efforts by ILFI and the recent Common Materials Framework from mindful MATERIALS dovetail to accelerate transparency and highlight the critical importance of a holistic approach to material
- [Keeping up with Carbon: Toxnot & Declare Label Solutions](https://living-future.org/events/keeping-up-with-carbon-toxnot-declare-label-solutions/) - Join ILFI and Toxnot for our August member event where we’ll explore Toxnot’s materials compliance data, embodied carbon reporting and storing carbon data within Declare labels. Members will also learn about the new Toxnot Exchange and Digital Product Passport functionalities. Speakers include: Lily Hogan, Associate Product Manager at Toxnot Bela Garcia, Materials Manager at ILFI
- [Improve Your Visibility with Federal Buyers](https://living-future.org/events/improve-your-visibility-with-federal-buyers-2/) - Featuring GSA’s SFtool Product Search + ILFI’s Declare and Living Product Challenge Interested in learning how to get more of your products into federal green building projects? Tune into this upcoming event on the GSA’s Sustainable Facilities Tool Product Search (SFtool), powered by ecomedes. Members will learn how ILFI’s Declare and Living Product Challenge programs
- [Regenerative Design in Digital Practice](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-design-in-digital-practice-2/) - Are you a design professional daily using digital tools to achieve an environmentally net positive building but sometimes you miss the regenerative rationale behind this approach? Are you a consultant with a robust background on sustainability principles but wondering what are the tools to implement this approach into practice? Living Future Europe is thrilled to
- [2022 Affordable Housing Summit](https://living-future.org/events/2022-affordable-housing-summit-2/) - Housing plays a critical role in the health and equity of neighborhoods and in their resiliency to the effects of climate change. Building affordable housing right now means accounting for these simultaneous crises with each project. It is critical to promote physical and mental health, equity, and to reduce the carbon impacts in buildings, all
- [Living Future 22: Restoration + Justice](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-22-restoration-justice-2/) - The Living Future 2022 Conference unites a community of deep-green thought leaders, practitioners, and healthy materials providers focused on the built environment. Join us online May 2-13, 2022 for inspiration and knowledge sharing as we collaboratively address solutions to our climate emergency, environmental and materials health, and share insights and strategies for rectifying racial inequities
- [Our Common Living Future: A Conversation with ILFI’s CEO](https://living-future.org/events/our-common-living-future-a-conversation-with-ilfis-ceo/) - Sign up for a member discussion with ILFI’s CEO, Lindsay Baker, about ILFI’s new strategic direction. For many in the ILFI community, we think of ourselves as a part of an industry: the green building industry. But some might argue we are a movement instead. A diverse group of passionate individuals collectively committed to
- [How BIPOC Voices Transform Conventional Wisdom](https://living-future.org/events/how-bipoc-voices-transform-conventional-wisdom/) - Welcoming BIPOC students into the STEM fields supports a more equitable workforce and strengthens the connection between education and industry. By foregrounding marginalized voices we also broaden perspectives and dismantle barriers in order to fuel future innovation. During the design process for the reimagined Vernier Science Center, Portland State University’s engagement of a BIPOC cohort
- [Advance Climate Action with a People-First Approach](https://living-future.org/events/advance-climate-action-with-a-people-first-approach/) - Kansas City, like many cities in the United States, is marked by historical policies and practices of segregation that led to disinvested communities. If the city is to create a regenerative future, our decarbonization efforts must address people, human health, and equity for these front-line communities. In this member webinar, you will hear from a
- [New Building Certification Program Overview](https://living-future.org/events/new-building-certification-program-overview/) - Join us for an informative webinar open to all on April 17th, 2024, where we’ll provide a high-level overview of our new building certification program offerings. Whether you’re an architect, developer, sustainability enthusiast, or simply curious about regenerative building practices, this session is tailored for you. Notably, on April 4th, 2024, we’re launching updated versions
- [The Evolution of Just](https://living-future.org/events/the-evolution-of-just/) - Get ready for the highly-anticipated release of Just 3.0, marking a significant leap forward in ILFI’s social justice label and transparency program for organizations. Join us for our upcoming Living Future Member webinar and get an exclusive preview of the major updates and improvements within Just 3.0. Discover how your workplace can become part of
- [Refined & Aligned: Introducing ILFI’s Upcoming LBC, ZC, and ZE Updates](https://living-future.org/events/refined-aligned-introducing-ilfis-upcoming-lbc-zc-and-ze-updates/) - At ILFI, our programs are continuously evolving in order to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry, shaped by the latest insights from the research community and reflecting feedback from our incredible, trail-blazing project teams. Join this member webinar and be among the very first to hear what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what’s
- [Embracing Stewardship: Yale Divinity School’s Living Village](https://living-future.org/events/embracing-stewardship-yale-divinity-schools-living-village/) - Join the visionary project team behind the Yale Divinity School’s Living Village in New Haven, Connecticut, as they discuss the strategies, triumphs, and challenges that informed this first-of-its-kind project. In response to the ongoing climate crisis, Yale Divinity School is constructing a regenerative student residential complex—the Living Village. The Living Village dares to answer one
- [Regenerative South: Looking Ahead to LF24 in Atlanta](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-south-looking-ahead-to-lf24-in-atlanta-2/) - Join us for a lively discussion in this free virtual webinar with ILFI CEO, Lindsay Baker and distinguished guest speakers to explore what’s happening with the regenerative movement in the US Southeast region. We’ll be digging into insights and expert perspectives and set the stage for the upcoming Living Future 2024 Conference heading to Atlanta
- [What Tracking Reveals About Jobsite Emissions](https://living-future.org/events/what-tracking-reveals-about-jobsite-emissions/) - Contractors are just beginning to track the emissions from their job sites, and many are finding much bigger impacts than presumed. BuildingGreen’s reporting cites estimates upwards of 20% of a project’s total embodied carbon. In some cases, that means construction choices may have a climate impact on par with choosing mass timber or low-carbon concrete.
- [Peak Sustainability: Living Building Mastery at 14,115 Feet](https://living-future.org/events/peak-sustainability-living-building-mastery-at-14115-feet/) - Join ILFI as we explore the monumental tasks of designing, constructing, and operating a regenerative Living Building in the harsh yet beautiful alpine tundra environment at Pikes Peak, Colorado. ​Our expert panel of project team members will provide an insider’s perspective on the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, the highest-elevation project to pursue the Living
- [A Diverse Perspective on Embodied Carbon Analysis for Structural System Selection](https://living-future.org/events/a-diverse-perspective-on-embodied-carbon-analysis-for-structural-system-selection/) - We know that decisions on building materials and systems have a significant impact on a building’s overall emissions, but how do these decisions weigh against factors like cost, schedule, and aesthetics? Join our next member webinar for a discussion with our partners at DPR Construction to dive into the findings of their recent study comparing
- [Lessons from the Label: A Just Fireside Chat](https://living-future.org/events/lessons-from-the-label-a-just-fireside-chat/) - Explore lessons learned with a special discussion between ILFI’s Just team and leaders at Steinberg Hart For over 70 years, architecture and planning organization Steinberg Hart has been shaping environments and creating inspiring places through an idea driven, results-oriented approach to design. Join our next member event for a fireside chat between Charles Espedido, Just
- [Climate Positive Design: Beyond Buildings](https://living-future.org/events/climate-positive-design-beyond-buildings/) - What role can our sites, landscapes, and infrastructure projects play in reducing emissions while increasing sequestration, and can these projects sequester more carbon than they emit? How can new tools and knowledge help inform site and building decisions throughout a project’s design phases? When ILFI debuted the Zero Carbon Certification, it was the first of
- [Dispatches from the Regenerative Materials Movement](https://living-future.org/events/dispatches-from-the-regenerative-materials-movement/) - How can we move the lever toward a healthier, more just materials economy? Join ILFI’s next member webinar featuring practitioners and advocates sharing their transformative insights about materials selection, equity in the materials economy, and how we leverage technology for accelerating positive change. This roundtable conversation will explore a bold vision for advancing the regenerative
- [Making Good Happen: Shared Wisdom on LBC Project Management](https://living-future.org/events/making-good-happen-shared-wisdom-on-lbc-project-management/) - We know Living Buildings are possible — but Living, on time, and on budget? Whether you’re skeptical, a believer, or somewhere in between, we want you at ILFI’s next Living Future Member Webinar. We’ll be bringing together three incredible Living Building champions – Amanda Brookes (President, Catalyst Partners), Lauren McNeill (Sr. Sustainability Consultant, Group14), and
- [Real Estate’s Business Case for a Just Transition](https://living-future.org/events/real-estates-business-case-for-a-just-transition/) - Decarbonization has come to real estate. However, will the technologies and systems decarbonizing the industry reinforce inequity, or disrupt it? How can real estate support low-income communities and communities of color in reaping the benefits of the net zero transformation and its wealth-building opportunities? And how can real estate make the business case for an
- [Integrating Tools for Equitable Design](https://living-future.org/events/integrating-tools-for-equitable-design/) - Join ILFI on August 28th for an insightful member webinar led by experts from Architectural Nexus. Our speakers will introduce their comprehensive equity toolkit designed to empower community engagement in any design project. The toolkit combines elements from ILFI’s LBC Equity Petal, the AIA Framework for Equitable Communities, and SEED certification criteria into a comprehensive,
- [Affordable Housing Summit 2024](https://living-future.org/events/affordable-housing-summit-2024/) - Join us virtually on October 24th and 25th for our annual Affordable Housing Summit! This year we are elevating the strategies and stories that are inspiring us most right now. We will share stories and highlight the revolutionary work of affordable housing practitioners who are integrating community culture and sustainability, rapidly decarbonizing the sector, scaling
- [Just: Navigating the Journey to Socially Equitable Companies](https://living-future.org/events/just-navigating-the-journey-to-socially-equitable-companies/) - Join HMTX Industries and the International Living Future Institute for an in-depth look at Just, which gauges the depth and effectiveness of an organization’s policies and practices pertaining to social justice and equity. Attendees will learn about the history, rationale, features, and benefits of the Just program, and how Just aligns with current green building
- [Advance Climate Action with a People-First Approach](https://living-future.org/events/people-first/) - Kansas City, like many cities in the United States, is marked by historical policies and practices of segregation that led to disinvested communities. If the city is to create a regenerative future, our decarbonization efforts must address people, human health, and equity for these front-line communities. In this member webinar, you will hear from a
- [The Evolution of Just](https://living-future.org/events/just-evolution/) - Get ready for the highly-anticipated release of Just 3.0, marking a significant leap forward in ILFI's social justice label and transparency program for organizations. Join us for our upcoming Living Future Member webinar and get an exclusive preview of the major updates and improvements within Just 3.0. Discover how your workplace can become part of
- [New Building Certification Program Overview](https://living-future.org/events/project-registration-webinar/) - Join us for an informative webinar open to all on April 17th, 2024, where we'll provide a high-level overview of our new building certification program offerings. Whether you're an architect, developer, sustainability enthusiast, or simply curious about regenerative building practices, this session is tailored for you. Notably, on April 4th, 2024, we're launching updated versions
- [Refined & Aligned: Introducing ILFI's Upcoming LBC, ZC, and ZE Updates](https://living-future.org/events/program-updates/) - At ILFI, our programs are continuously evolving in order to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry, shaped by the latest insights from the research community and reflecting feedback from our incredible, trail-blazing project teams. Join this member webinar and be among the very first to hear what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what’s
- [Embracing Stewardship: Yale Divinity School’s Living Village](https://living-future.org/events/living-village/) - Join the visionary project team behind the Yale Divinity School’s Living Village in New Haven, Connecticut, as they discuss the strategies, triumphs, and challenges that informed this first-of-its-kind project. In response to the ongoing climate crisis, Yale Divinity School is constructing a regenerative student residential complex—the Living Village. The Living Village dares to answer one
- [Regenerative South: Looking Ahead to LF24 in Atlanta](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-south-looking-ahead-to-lf24-in-atlanta/) - Join us for a lively discussion in this free virtual webinar with ILFI CEO, Lindsay Baker and distinguished guest speakers to explore what’s happening with the regenerative movement in the US Southeast region. We’ll be digging into insights and expert perspectives and set the stage for the upcoming Living Future 2024 Conference heading to Atlanta
- [What Tracking Reveals About Jobsite Emissions](https://living-future.org/events/jobsite-emissions/) - Contractors are just beginning to track the emissions from their job sites, and many are finding much bigger impacts than presumed. BuildingGreen’s reporting cites estimates upwards of 20% of a project’s total embodied carbon. In some cases, that means construction choices may have a climate impact on par with choosing mass timber or low-carbon concrete.
- [Peak Sustainability: Living Building Mastery at 14,115 Feet](https://living-future.org/events/pikes-peak-lbc/) - Join ILFI as we explore the monumental tasks of designing, constructing, and operating a regenerative Living Building in the harsh yet beautiful alpine tundra environment at Pikes Peak, Colorado. ​Our expert panel of project team members will provide an insider's perspective on the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, the highest-elevation project to pursue the Living
- [A Diverse Perspective on Embodied Carbon Analysis for Structural System Selection](https://living-future.org/events/dpr-webinar/) - We know that decisions on building materials and systems have a significant impact on a building’s overall emissions, but how do these decisions weigh against factors like cost, schedule, and aesthetics? Join our next member webinar for a discussion with our partners at DPR Construction to dive into the findings of their recent study comparing
- [Climate Positive Design: Beyond Buildings](https://living-future.org/events/beyond-buildings/) - What role can our sites, landscapes, and infrastructure projects play in reducing emissions while increasing sequestration, and can these projects sequester more carbon than they emit? How can new tools and knowledge help inform site and building decisions throughout a project’s design phases? When ILFI debuted the Zero Carbon Certification, it was the first of
- [Lessons from the Label: A Just Fireside Chat](https://living-future.org/events/just-fireside-chat/) - Explore lessons learned with a special discussion between ILFI's Just team and leaders at Steinberg Hart For over 70 years, architecture and planning organization Steinberg Hart has been shaping environments and creating inspiring places through an idea driven, results-oriented approach to design. Join our next member event for a fireside chat between Charles Espedido, Just
- [Dispatches from the Regenerative Materials Movement](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-materials/) - How can we move the lever toward a healthier, more just materials economy? Join ILFI’s next member webinar featuring practitioners and advocates sharing their transformative insights about materials selection, equity in the materials economy, and how we leverage technology for accelerating positive change. This roundtable conversation will explore a bold vision for advancing the regenerative
- [Making Good Happen: Shared Wisdom on LBC Project Management](https://living-future.org/events/lbc-project-mgmt/) - We know Living Buildings are possible — but Living, on time, and on budget? Whether you’re skeptical, a believer, or somewhere in between, we want you at ILFI’s next Living Future Member Webinar. We’ll be bringing together three incredible Living Building champions - Amanda Brookes (President, Catalyst Partners), Lauren McNeill (Sr. Sustainability Consultant, Group14), and
- [Honoring Human-Nature Connection: Lessons from Biophilic Design Awards](https://living-future.org/events/bd-award-webinar/) - Eleven projects have been chosen as finalists for the Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award, which recognizes achievements in the built environment that demonstrate the principles and benefits of biophilic design. Join our next member webinar to learn more about select 2023 award finalists as well as the two award recipients. This event will explore
- [Bringing the Living Building Challenge into Practice](https://living-future.org/events/lbc-practice-webinar/) - How can we tap into the ethos of the world’s greenest standard to create regenerative buildings and communities that are sustainable, healthy, and equitable for all? Join Miller Hull and ILFI for an exclusive roundtable discussion about the key technical, strategic, biophilic, and creative details using Miller Hull’s five certified and three registered Living Building
- [2023 Affordable Housing Summit](https://living-future.org/events/ah-summit-2023/) - Join us on June 20th and 21st for ILFI’s Annual Affordable Housing Summit as we discuss how to move from practice to policy. The Living Building Challenge is a holistic building standard intended to be both a philosophical structure and an advocacy tool. We will be joined by practitioners in the affordable housing field who
- [PFAS and The 2023 Red List: Identifying Essential Uses](https://living-future.org/events/pfas2023webinar/) - How can you identify situations when it’s necessary to use chemicals of concern in a building project? How can you use early design decisions to eliminate these situations in the first place? This year, ILFI is adding several thousand more PFAS to the Red List due to their harmful health and environmental impacts. ILFI is
- [Project Team Meet-up: Place Petal](https://living-future.org/events/project-meet-up/) - If you're currently on a building project team, or curious to learn more about how teams assess cultural and social equity factors and incorporate indigenous knowledge into projects, sign up for our next member-led project team discussion. Please note: this event is only available to active Living Future Members. If you're a member, find registration
- [Regenerative Transformation for D.C.'s Real Estate Sector](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-transformation-for-d-c-s-real-estate-sector/) - Join the International Living Future Institute for an interactive discussion about how to incorporate regenerative design principles into the District’s building performance standards. This symposium and panel will discuss Local DC Law 24-176, 24-177, 22-257, and 24-420. Outlining DC’s Next 10 years of building performance and climate change policy implementation, we will share how scaling
- [All Together Now: How A Common Framework is Accelerating Transparency](https://living-future.org/events/all-together-now/) - mindful MATERIALS is a certification-agnostic community, building tools and resources designed to enable more 'mindful' materials decisions for all projects. Join our September member event to learn how efforts by ILFI and the recent Common Materials Framework from mindful MATERIALS dovetail to accelerate transparency and highlight the critical importance of a holistic approach to material
- [Keeping up with Carbon: Toxnot & Declare Label Solutions](https://living-future.org/events/keeping-up-carbon/) - Join ILFI and Toxnot for our August member event where we'll explore Toxnot’s materials compliance data, embodied carbon reporting and storing carbon data within Declare labels. Members will also learn about the new Toxnot Exchange and Digital Product Passport functionalities. Speakers include: Lily Hogan, Associate Product Manager at Toxnot Bela Garcia, Materials Manager at ILFI
- [Improve Your Visibility with Federal Buyers](https://living-future.org/events/improve-your-visibility-with-federal-buyers/) - Featuring GSA’s SFtool Product Search + ILFI’s Declare and Living Product Challenge Interested in learning how to get more of your products into federal green building projects? Tune into this upcoming event on the GSA’s Sustainable Facilities Tool Product Search (SFtool), powered by ecomedes. Members will learn how ILFI’s Declare and Living Product Challenge programs
- [Regenerative Design in Digital Practice](https://living-future.org/events/regenerative-design-in-digital-practice/) - Are you a design professional daily using digital tools to achieve an environmentally net positive building but sometimes you miss the regenerative rationale behind this approach? Are you a consultant with a robust background on sustainability principles but wondering what are the tools to implement this approach into practice? Living Future Europe is thrilled to
- [2022 Affordable Housing Summit](https://living-future.org/events/2022-affordable-housing-summit/) - Housing plays a critical role in the health and equity of neighborhoods and in their resiliency to the effects of climate change. Building affordable housing right now means accounting for these simultaneous crises with each project. It is critical to promote physical and mental health, equity, and to reduce the carbon impacts in buildings, all
- [Our Common Living Future: A Conversation with ILFI's CEO](https://living-future.org/events/our-common-living-future/) - Sign up for a member discussion with ILFI's CEO, Lindsay Baker, about ILFI’s new strategic direction. For many in the ILFI community, we think of ourselves as a part of an industry: the green building industry. But some might argue we are a movement instead. A diverse group of passionate individuals collectively committed to
- [Living Future 22: Restoration + Justice](https://living-future.org/events/living-future-22-restoration-justice/) - The Living Future 2022 Conference unites a community of deep-green thought leaders, practitioners, and healthy materials providers focused on the built environment. Join us online May 2-13, 2022 for inspiration and knowledge sharing as we collaboratively address solutions to our climate emergency, environmental and materials health, and share insights and strategies for rectifying racial inequities

## All Members

- [Felicia Bennett](https://living-future.org/staff/felicia-bennett/) - Felicia serves as Director of Finance at Living Future, where she oversees day-to-day financial operations and partners closely with program teams to ensure the accurate tracking and stewardship of organizational resources. Originally from Indonesia, Felicia earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of California, Berkeley and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration
- [Lenna Lockwood](https://living-future.org/staff/lenna-lockwood-2/) - Lenna Lockwood is the founder of Prospera, a consultancy advancing real estate strategies for healthspan, sustainability, and unlocking human potential. With over a decade of experience across the United States and Western Europe, her work bridges design, strategy, and evidence-based innovation in the built environment. Her approach is regenerative, systems-oriented, and grounded in science, drawing
- [Chris Roe](https://living-future.org/staff/chris-roe/) - Chris Roe is Director of Worldwide Carbon at Amazon. In this capacity, he manages the strategy and execution of Amazon’s commitment to reach The Climate Pledge, a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement. Chris has over 15 years of experience driving initiatives in corporate energy and
- [Vivian Loftness](https://living-future.org/staff/vivian-loftness/) - Vivian Loftness FAIA, is an internationally renowned researcher, author and educator focused on environmental design and sustainability, climate and regionalism in architecture, and the integration of advanced building systems for health and productivity in the workplace of the future. At Carnegie Mellon University, Professor Loftness holds the Paul Mellon Distinguished Chair in Architecture, is one
- [Elizabeth Heider](https://living-future.org/staff/elizabeth-heider/) - After 18 great years advancing sustainability through Skanska’s exceptional development and construction platform, Beth Heider has returned to the work that she began in 1995 which is advancing the business case for sustainable buildings. Heider Sustainability Advisors was founded to build prosperous and sustainable business through research and advisory services, catalyzing sustainable, resilient, healthy and
- [Kristina Farrell](https://living-future.org/staff/kristina-farrell/) - Kristina Farrell is a Low Carbon Building Lead at the Carbon Leadership Forum. Her role is focused on driving embodied carbon reduction at the building-level through rigorous research and industry collaboration. Kristina has over 10 years of experience in sustainability focused on the built environment. During her career, she has supported federal programs tasked with
- [Nora Rizzo](https://living-future.org/staff/nora-rizzo/) - Nora Rizzo, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA is Ethical Materials Director at Grace Farms Foundation, where she advances the Design for Freedom movement to eradicate forced and child labor within the building materials supply chain. As a sustainable material expert, her work meets at the intersection of climate impact, material health, and human rights
- [Erick Mikiten](https://living-future.org/staff/erick-mikiten/) - Erick Mikiten, FAIA is principal of Mikiten Architecture and founder of The Art of Access, a team of designers with disabilities practicing radical inclusion. A wheelchair-riding, hard-of-hearing architect, his lifetime of lived disability experience combines with 30 years of practice designing inclusive environments — from multifamily housing and high-tech workplaces to museums and botanical gardens.
- [Matthew Grocoff, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/matthew-grocoff/) - Matt Grocoff is an Internationally recognized systems-level climate strategist and initiative builder, real estate developer, policy advocate, and thought leader with 20+ years leading coalitions to decarbonize buildings and neighborhood-scale electricity systems. Founder of THRIVE Collaborative and FEW Energy, developer and energy systems designer of Veridian at County Farm—an all-electric, fossil-fuel-free, solar-plus-storage, net-zero energy community
- [Jaime Van Mourik](https://living-future.org/staff/jaime-van-mourik/) - Jaime Van Mourik is a strategic leader, educator, and advocate dedicated to achieving a zero-carbon, regenerative built environment for all. As Vice President of Market Transformation at Living Future, Jaime spearheads initiatives to scale restorative design and accelerate the global shift toward buildings that give back more than they take. A veteran of both federal
- [Liz Braaksma](https://living-future.org/staff/liz-braaksma/) - Liz is a Materials Specialist on the Materials team at Living Future, where she supports the Declare program by working with manufacturers to advance material transparency and promote products that are safe for people and the environment. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Design and Architecture (NAAB-accredited) from North Carolina State University. Liz brings a
- [Gayathri Unnikrishnan](https://living-future.org/staff/gayathri-unnikrishnan-2/) - Gayathri Unnikrishnan is the Founder and CEO of Liveable, a social sustainability innovation studio focused on turning intention into defensible proof in the built environment. Her work centers on Social Sustainability Proof: helping real estate, architecture, and manufacturing leaders move beyond scattered initiatives toward impact strategies that are measurable, decision-grade, and built to withstand board-level
- [Richard Stokes, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/richard-stokes/) - Richard is an Associate at Arup and works across the ANZ region. He brings extensive expertise driving the sustainability strategy and performance ratings for clients including Green Star, WELL, PassivHaus, NatHERS, Living Building Challenge and NABERS including international experience. He is passionate about technical data visualisation and analysis and his ability to succinctly and effectively
- [Amber Richane](https://living-future.org/staff/amber-richane/) - Amber Richane is a nationally recognized leader in sustainable design and deep green planning with more than two decades of experience advancing high performance architecture and regenerative civic infrastructure. She is known for translating ambitious climate goals into built reality and delivering projects that are measurable, equitable, and transformative. Amber led the completion of City
- [Uma Patwardhan, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/uma-patwardhan/) - As a Vice President in JLL’s North America Sustainable Buildings practice, Uma serves as a vital link between the commercial real estate industry and the Living Future mission. For over a decade, Uma has translated complex sustainability aspirations into scalable business strategies, moving high-performance standards like the Living Building Challenge (LBC) from niche concepts to
- [Beverly McAuley, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/beverly-mcauley/) - Beverly McAuley is the Senior Director of Sustainability & Education for Moore & Giles and has served the Architectural and Design community as an educational resource for over 30 years. Beverly shares her extensive knowledge through more than 20 years of experience with leather and a lifelong connection with nature. Spearheading Moore & Giles’ sustainable
- [Lenna Lockwood, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/lenna-lockwood/) - Lenna Lockwood is the founder of Prospera, a real estate consultancy focused on creating places that support human and planetary thriving. With over 15 years of experience across the United States and Western Europe, her work bridges design, strategy, and evidence-based innovation in the built environment. Her approach is regenerative, systems-oriented, and grounded in science,
- [Dominique Hes](https://living-future.org/staff/dominique-hes/) - Dominique Hes brings a blend of scientific rigour, creative design thinking, and governance insight to the challenge of leading for a thriving future. With degrees in Science, Engineering, and Architecture, and a Certificate in Governance, she combines systems thinking with hands-on experience in shaping purposeful projects. Dominique began seeding the idea of regenerative development in
- [Laura Hamilton-O'Hara](https://living-future.org/staff/laura-hamilton-ohara/) - Laura has a Master’s Degree in Social Ecology and two decades of industry experience working in conservation, sustainability and social justice in Australia and South Africa. A through line for Laura in all her work is sustainability leadership and leverage points in systems. She was recognised for this as one of the 50 Women in
- [Shan Arora, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/shan-arora/) - Shan Arora is a recognized leader in the global movement for regenerative buildings—places designed not merely to reduce harm, but to restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, and give back more than they take. As Director of The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech, the Southeast’s first Living Building, Shan stewards the region’s most
- [Aliaa Eldabli](https://living-future.org/staff/aliaa-eldabli/) - Aliaa has experience with a broad range of research skills, racial justice design, planning, and implementation, community empowerment practices, and holistic health equity approaches. Aliaa has published research on intersectionality and misogynoir, and has supported many research projects ranging from evaluating first generation students’ post-graduate self-efficacy in applying to graduate school, identifying barriers and opportunities
- [Xinpei Li](https://living-future.org/staff/xinpei-li/) - Xinpei Li is an accomplished Energy Engineer at Kroger Co. with over eight years of experience in energy management and decarbonization. She oversees round-the-clock energy operations and maintenance activities for over 50 retail stores across Washington and Oregon. Her technical expertise spans energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, building commissioning, decarbonization strategies, and compliance with green
- [Rachel Engstrand](https://living-future.org/staff/rachel-engstrand/) - Rachel Engstrand, PhD is Head of Science for CNaught, with over 15 years experience in conservation and sustainability. She serves as a Technical Advisor to ILFI to provide expert guidance on carbon credits and help shape standards for climate action. She worked as a scientific researcher for several years, focusing on conserving endangered species at
- [Pat Brewer](https://living-future.org/staff/pat-brewer/) - Pat Brewer is a Manager of Certification Programs for the Center for Resource Solutions, where he oversees the Green-e® Certification programs. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background, including work in forest science, compost operations, city government, and federal land management, Pat appreciates the many sectors and geographies that are touched by ILFI’s programs. He hopes to
- [Luke Leung](https://living-future.org/staff/luke-leung/) - Luke Leung is a Technical Advisor providing expert guidance to inform the development of ILFI's energy, carbon, and indoor environmental quality standards. Luke has an MBA, MS, and bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering. He is a LEED, ASHRAE, and Penn State Centennial Fellow; A member of the Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization (ASHRAE); a
- [Heidi Frasure](https://living-future.org/staff/heidi-frasure/) - Heidi Frasure brings an illustrious career spanning over 17 years in sustainability to her role at Green Standards, where she serves as the Head of Sustainability. With 7 years of pioneering work as a Circular Economy Leader for a top-tier office furniture manufacturer, Heidi has consistently led the charge in fostering transformative environmental practices within
- [Jason F. McLennan, AIA, LEED Fellow](https://living-future.org/staff/jason-f-mclennan/) - Managing Principal and Founder, McLennan Design Principal and Chief Sustainability Officer, Perkins&Will Considered one of the world’s most influential individuals in the field of architecture and green building movement today, Jason is a highly sought out designer, consultant, and thought leader around the planet. He is the recipient of the prestigious Buckminster Fuller Prize (the
- [Andrew Stephens](https://living-future.org/staff/andrew-stephens/) - As Director of Events at Living Future, Andrew Stephens leads the vision, planning, and execution of the organization’s flagship gathering, the Living Future Conference, and special convenings in regenerative design, climate action, and social transformation. Andrew brings more than 18 years of experience producing high-impact events, immersive experiences, and creative programs across the arts, media,
- [Erin Spadavecchia](https://living-future.org/staff/erin-spadavecchia/) - Erin Spadavecchia is the Manager – Sustainable Building Solutions at ASSA ABLOY, headquartered in the Americas in New Haven, CT. She helps guide their sustainability program and increases awareness of sustainable solutions. She is a current member of the mindful MATERIALS (mM) Forum and the mM Advocacy & Awareness Working Group. Erin is also affiliated
- [Nick Jefferies](https://living-future.org/staff/nick-jefferies/) - Nick Jeffries is a Technical Advisor for the Living Future Institute, providing guidance and support on the circularity aspects of the Living Product Challenge. Based in the UK, Nick is a chartered environmental civil engineer with over a decade of experience on commercial water, urban master planning, and landscape projects across Europe, the Middle East,
- [Efrie Escott, AIA, LFA, LCACP, LEED Fellow](https://living-future.org/staff/efrie-escott/) - Efrie Escott is the Decarbonization Technical Program Leader at Schneider Electric, promoting strategies to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized built environment. As an architect and LCA practitioner, Efrie previously improved the relationship between the built and natural environments as a Principal within the KieranTimberlake Research Group, where she led their sustainability efforts and was
- [Julie Hiromoto, FAIA, LFA, WELL AP, LEED AP](https://living-future.org/staff/julie-hiromoto/) - Julie Hiromoto, FAIA harnesses the built environment’s power as a positive force to heal seemingly intractable social challenges. She transforms architectural practice to embrace a regenerative and evidence-based future, while fostering equity and health as an HKS Partner and firmwide director of integration. Her advocacy efforts include 2020 Congressional Testimony on energy efficiency, fuel source
- [Mark Chambers](https://living-future.org/staff/mark-chambers/) - Mark Chambers is an environmental policy leader, social impact designer, and licensed architect inspired by public service and the role of culture in climate action. Mark is the executive director of Terreform ONE, a national nonprofit design group advancing ecological design in cities through pioneering research, public art, and architecture at the intersection of biology,
- [Hannah L. Ray, Ph.D](https://living-future.org/staff/hannah-l-ray-ph-d/) - Hannah L. Ray, Ph.D is the Senior Manager, Programs + Innovation (Materials), developing and managing the Declare program, the Living Product Challenge, the Materials Petal of the Living Building Challenge, and the Red List. She has professional experience managing R&D projects for an electrochromic glass manufacturer, and advocacy and material health research experience from the
- [Anjanette Green, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/anjanette-green-lfa/) - Anjanette has 20 years of architecture, design, and material research experience. She is the Owner of A Greener Space (AGS) which she launched in 2016, the same year she ventured into the Peruvian Amazon to lead a team in a zero waste project. She is expert in the world's most-recognized green building programs and holds
- [Lisa Carey Moore, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/lisa-carey-moore/) - Lisa is the former Director of Buildings at Living Future where she provided technical guidance to clients pursuing Zero Energy, Zero Carbon and LBC certification while overseeing the support process. She originally joined Living Future as a materials specialist, and helped add the majority of PFAS to the Red List. Previously, she was a Senior
- [Robin Mellon](https://living-future.org/staff/robin-mellon/) - Robin Mellon has combined his love of the environment, passion for sustainability, experience with supply chains, and qualifications in property and finance to become one of Australia’s experts on sustainable supply chains. The former Chief Operating Officer of the Green Building Council of Australia, and founding CEO of Australia’s Supply Chain Sustainability School, Robin is
- [Julia Farber](https://living-future.org/staff/julia-farber/) - Julia Farber is a Circular Economy Advocacy Manager and the Global Head of Standards at Eastman, where she participates in several international and national standards committees related to the circular economy, recycling, composting, waste management, LCA, environmental claims, chain of custody and building and construction on behalf of Eastman, and coordinates with other committees to
- [James Kitchin](https://living-future.org/staff/james-kitchin/) - James Kitchin is a structural and civil engineer with deep expertise in designing with natural and healthy materials. He has led research and policy change around building materials and embodied carbon. James strives to minimize the negative footprint of the built environment through intimate knowledge of place and process, and to maximize the maker’s handprint
- [Gayathri Unnikrishnan](https://living-future.org/staff/gayathri-unnikrishnan/) - Gayathri Unnikrishnan is the founder of Liveable, a consultancy advancing social sustainability in the built environment. With a 15+ year career spanning India, Dubai, New York, and California, and a Master’s in Stockholm, she brings a global lens to how places are designed, operated, and experienced. At the International WELL Building Institute, she co-authored the
- [Stephen Gibson, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/stephen-gibson-lfa/) - Stephen Gibson, RA, LEED AP, LFA, is a Senior Regenerative Design Architect at Perkins&Will. Stephen is passionate about regenerative design and crafting buildings that help humanity - and all species - thrive. He develops creative solutions for project goals with integrity, honesty, and transparency. Stephen has a holistic understanding of architecture, which allows him to
- [Lona Rerick, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/lona-rerick-lfa/) - Lona Rerick is an Architect and Director of Regenerative Design – Materials at Perkins&Will. Lona Rerick leads Perkins&Will’s efforts to define, select, and specify holistically responsible materials that support all five impact areas of the Materials Pledge: Human Health, Climate Health, Ecosystem Health, and Social Health + Equity in a Circular Economy. Lona guides clients,
- [Ivan Bornonat Monfort](https://living-future.org/staff/ivan-bornonat-monfort/) - Ivan Boronat Monfort is Senior Product Stewardship Manager for Coatings and Performance Materials at Dow, where he leads global initiatives to advance safer materials and regulatory compliance across the Performance Materials & Coatings businesses. As a technical advisor member of the Material Health TAG, Ivan brings over 20 years of experience in R&D, technical service,
- [Alexandra Bradford](https://living-future.org/staff/alexandra-bradford/) - Alexandra Bradford represents Mohawk in its collaborative relationship with International Living Future Institute, advancing product sustainability initiatives like Living Product Challenge. She currently manages product sustainability certifications at Mohawk, with a focus on material health. Her professional background includes experience in the Material Health Division at WAP Sustainability Consulting and sustainability at Knoll. Alexandra earned
- [Forest Swensson](https://living-future.org/staff/forest-swensson/) - As the Senior Manager of Materials at Living Future, Forest assists in delivering positive customer experiences and support during the Declare and Living Product Challenge certification processes. Originally from Colorado, Forest moved to Michigan while they earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Sustainability through Arizona State University with a focus on supply chain management, environmental
- [Ava Calvano](https://living-future.org/staff/ava-calvano/) - Ava Calvano is a Manager, Buildings. Previous to this role, she was Living Future's Manager, Education, where she supported the creation and delivery of engaging, high-quality learning experiences through the Institute’s wide range of sustainability course offerings. She also worked closely with the Education Team to manage and continuously improve the LFA credentialing process. Ava
- [Susan Puri](https://living-future.org/staff/susan-puri/) - Susan Puri is the Director of Program Development for the Buildings Team and has been with Living Future since 2018. She oversees the creation of resources, education, events, and other programmatic support for the Institute’s Affordable Housing Program. Originally from the Atlanta area, Susan attended Georgia Tech where she received a Bachelor of Architecture and
- [Natalie Van Dreal](https://living-future.org/staff/natalie-van-dreal/) - Natalie is the Certification Manager at the Living Future. She manages the certification process for Living Future’s building-scale programs, including The Living Building Challenge, Zero Carbon, and Zero Energy. She supports the development of certification platforms and processes, addressing questions from project teams and third-party auditors throughout the review process. Natalie received a Master of
- [Josh Thomas](https://living-future.org/staff/josh-thomas/) - Josh Thomas (he/him) is the Executive Assistant to the CEO at Living Future, where he provides thoughtful administrative and organizational support to keep day-to-day priorities on track. He’s proud to contribute to Living Future's mission of advancing a socially just and ecologically restorative future. Josh brings over 20 years of experience in administrative and people-focused
- [Jill Maltby-Abbott](https://living-future.org/staff/jill-maltby-abbott/) - Jill Maltby-Abbott is an architect and project manager working on standards for products and processes at UL Standards & Engagement. Working on a team of engineers and data scientists, Jill ensures safety science is tied to sustainability. Before ULSE, Jill supported GSA’s Center for Emerging Building Technologies and consulted on portfolio-scale materials optimization for Fortune
- [Chelsea Duckworth](https://living-future.org/staff/chelsea-duckworth/) - As the Manager on the Materials team at Living Future, Chelsea leads the Declare label review process and guides many manufacturers on their path to materials transparency. She has a unique blend of professional experience in mass timber, logistics, and marketing that make her keenly aware of the obstacles that manufacturers face in meeting the
- [Matt Van Duinen](https://living-future.org/staff/matt-van-duinen/) - Matt Van Duinen has built a career around product sustainability. From life cycle assessment to material health, Matt has had a hand in the publication of over 1000 disclosure documents, both as a preparer and a verifier. Additionally, Matt has utilized this extensive experience to help create and update various sustainability standards, currently sitting on
- [Arathi Gowda](https://living-future.org/staff/arathi-gowda/) - Arathi Gowda leads ZGF's East Coast Sustainability Practice and is a firmwide resource for sustainable design integration. She founded Yes Praxes, established in 2021 to help accelerate a just climate transition and has taught coursework on sustainable urbanism at multiple universities. Currently she is adjunct faculty at Northwestern University's Institute for Sustainability and Energy. An
- [Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Materials Management Program](https://living-future.org/staff/oregon-department-of-environmental-qualitys-materials-management-program/) - Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Materials Management (MM) Program takes a holistic view of environmental impacts across the full life cycle of materials, as well as actions that can be taken to reduce those impacts. MM has worked in the built environment space for more than 15 years, standing up a formal Built Environment (BE)
- [Gladys Ly-Au Young](https://living-future.org/staff/gladys-ly-au-young/) - Gladys Ly-Au Young is a founding partner of the Seattle firm, Side x Side Architects (formally SKL Architects). SxS is working on changing the practice as normal by broadening the spectrum of architectural services, to promote community focused design that supports equity and sustainability in the built environment. Gladys’ work is focused on the under-served
- [Shawn Hesse, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/shawn-hesse-lfa/) - Shawn is a senior leader in the Sustainability and ESG Advisory consulting team for JLL North America. He advises corporate real estate teams on ESG targets, sustainability, and resilience strategies. Shawn has over 20 years of experience as an architect, facilitator, and sustainability consultant specializing in carbon, human health, and social justice. He has supported
- [Emma Burns](https://living-future.org/staff/emma-burns/) - As a Buildings Manager on the Impact team, Emma coaches project teams towards meeting ILFI's certification standards, including The Living Building Challenge, Zero Carbon, and Zero Energy. Emma graduated from Rocky Mountain College with a Bachelor's in Environmental Management and Policy, and went on to receive her Master's in Freshwater Science and Technology from the
- [Lauren McNeill, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/lauren-mcneill-lfa/) - Lauren McNeill is an Associate Principal with Group14 Engineering – a woman owned sustainability & energy efficiency consulting firm and JUST organization based in Denver, Colorado. Lauren has been an active supporter of Living Future for over a decade as an LFA, a past Ambassador, a current Regional Community Leader for Colorado, a past technical
- [Erica McBride, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/erica-mcbride-lfa/) - Erica has been with Arch Nexus since 2017 when she started as Operations Support Specialist in the firm’s Sacramento office. She successfully operated the firm’s office during the Living Building Challenge performance period and has since become an Associate and the Regenerative Operations Manager for Architectural Nexus. She helped design and certify the Arch Nexus
- [Erica McBride, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/erica-mcbride-lfa/) - Erica has been with Arch Nexus since 2017 when she started as Operations Support Specialist in the firm’s Sacramento office. She successfully operated the firm’s office during the Living Building Challenge performance period and has since become an Associate and the Regenerative Operations Manager for Architectural Nexus. She helped design and certify the Arch Nexus
- [Esteban Martinez, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/esteban-martinez-lfa/) - Esteban Martinez is an architect and civil engineer who runs the third-largest sustainability firm in Latin America, Green Loop. His company has helped certify 30% of all LEED projects in Colombia, and is working towards Colombia's first Living Building project. Over the last 15 years, Green Loop has trained over 5,500 individuals in green building
- [Alexandros (Alex) Galatoulas, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/alexandros-alex-galatoulas-lfa/) - Alex Galatoulas is Co-founder and CEO of XYZ Management Consulting which specializes in sustainable and regenerative buildings inspired by Living Future programmes. His firm offers technical advisory services which are focused on the implementation of restorative and low carbon projects in Greece. They also assist Real Estate Investment Companies in reducing their transitional risk towards
- [Marc Brune, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/marc-brune-lfa/) - A leader in next-generation engineering for over two decades, Marc has led the mechanical and energy-systems design for many of the world’s most prominent net-positive energy buildings, including the Bullitt Center, Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center, the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, and the PAE Living Building. He believes that designers have a responsibility to
- [Laura Biltz](https://living-future.org/staff/laura-biltz/) - Laura Biltz is a designer at Conic, where she helps clients tackle complex socio-technical system challenges. Laura will serve as a Technical Advisor, providing input to help refine program metrics. She has worked on organizational transformation efforts with clients in the energy, education, government, airline,s and insurance sectors. She applies her expertise to listen to,
- [Kevin Halsey](https://living-future.org/staff/kevin-halsey/) - Kevin Halsey works at EcoMetrix Solutions Group (EMX), where he specializes in the development and application of decision support tools that quantify potential change in ecological performance and change in ecosystem service benefits associated with proposed landscape management activities. Previously an environmental attorney, Kevin uses his diverse background in environmental science and regulation to help
- [Monica Wentz](https://living-future.org/staff/monica-wentz/) - Monica Wentz is an ESG Analyst at Turner Construction Company, where she supports the implementation of ESG strategies. Her responsibilities include performance tracking, creating data visualization dashboards, and providing actionable insights on ESG-related business impacts. She is also a subject matter expert on supply chain initiatives and sustainability programs. Monica graduated from Lafayette College with
- [Ieva Svatos](https://living-future.org/staff/ieva-svatos/) - Ieva leads the MBDC team in Cradle to Cradle (C2C) assessment, guiding clients through the C2C product standard sections in circularity, energy, water, and social fairness. Ieva has expertise across multiple industries, working with clients in the built environment, textiles, apparel, personal care, and packaging. She also supports clients in obtaining Health Product Declarations and
- [Jack Rusk](https://living-future.org/staff/jack-rusk/) - Jack Rusk the CEO and co-founder of C.Scale, a software startup democratizing access to whole life carbon data and design strategy. C.Scale was founded on the belief that data-driven tools can help get ""all hands on deck"" in the work of transforming buildings and cities from a climate burden to a climate solution. Jack is
- [Marilyn Specht](https://living-future.org/staff/marilyn-specht/) - Marilyn Specht is a Senior Principal and the Director of Sustainability at SmithGroup. In this role, she works closely with the multidisciplinary Climate IMPACT team and experts across the firm to integrate holistic sustainability and regenerative thinking to scale climate action across the firm. Previously, Marilyn was the Vice President of Sustainability at Introba. She
- [Peri Macdonald](https://living-future.org/staff/peri-macdonald/) - Peri Macdonald is a leading property executive in Australia having had over 25 years experience in funding, managing and delivering cutting edge property developments and investments across all real estate sectors. Peri is currently Chief Executive Officer of Ark Capital Funds Limited (Ark), a specialist property fund manager, investing and managing capital in the development
- [Dr. Mae-ling Lokko](https://living-future.org/staff/dr-mae-ling-lokko/) - Dr. Mae-ling Lokko is an Assistant Professor at Yale University’s School of Architecture and Yale's Center for Ecosystems in Architecture (Yale CEA) and the founder of Willow Technologies Ltd, in Accra, Ghana. As an architectural scientist, designer and educator from Ghana and the Philippines, her work focuses on the design and integration of biogenic material
- [Erin Kilmer Neel](https://living-future.org/staff/erin-kilmer-neel/) - Erin oversees strategy and operations of Beneficial State Foundation, which seeks to advance racial justice in and through the banking system. She initiated and helps lead the organization’s Underwriting for Racial Justice and Equitable Bank Standards programs, and founded and led the social and environmental impact measurement function at Beneficial State Bank for 10 years.
- [Avinash Rajagopal](https://living-future.org/staff/avinash-rajagopal/) - Avinash Rajagopal is the editor-in-chief of METROPOLIS. He is an advocate for sustainable architecture and interior design, and a frequent speaker at industry events. Under his stewardship, METROPOLIS helped create the Climate Toolkit for Interior Design, a resource to bring awareness to the climate impact of interiors and to help designers decarbonize their work, as
- [Erin Meezan](https://living-future.org/staff/erin-meezan/) - Erin Meezan is Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for executing JLL’s industry-leading sustainability program. Erin joined JLL in September 2022 from Interface Inc., the global flooring manufacturer and renowned sustainability pioneer. As CSO for Interface, she was the key architect in creating the company’s latest mission Climate Take Back and the framework for its implementation that
- [Heather Henriksen](https://living-future.org/staff/heather-henriksen/) - Heather Henriksen has served as Harvard University’s chief sustainability officer since 2008, advising the President and senior leadership on Harvard’s University-wide sustainability strategy and building an organizational change enterprise. Heather leads the Office for Sustainability which oversees the comprehensive Sustainability Plan (co-created with faculty and students) and the University’s Climate Action Plan (to be fossil fuel-free by 2050 and fossil fuel-neutral
- [Paolo Bevilacqua](https://living-future.org/staff/paolo-bevilacqua/) - Paolo Bevilacqua has 20 years’ experience in the property sector and is one of Australia’s leading sustainability professionals, responsible for delivering cutting-edge sustainability solutions to many high-profile projects across various sectors. Paolo currently manages Real Utilities, a recently established zero carbon energy retailer and utilities business, wholly owned by Frasers Property Australia. Paolo previously managed
- [Thomas Bland](https://living-future.org/staff/thomas-bland/) - Thomas (Tom) Bland is a Certified Public Accountant who was the Institute’s Chief Operating Officer from inception until his retirement in 2017. He has extensive knowledge of all facets of business operations, and assisted the original founding Board in building and establishing financial operations, governance, human resources, risk management and facilities operation. Now semi-retired, he
- [Lindsay Baker](https://living-future.org/staff/lindsay-baker/) - Lindsay Baker is a movement leader, speaker, author, and podcast host working nationally and internationally to transform the building industry for a regenerative future. As CEO of the International Living Future Institute, Lindsay advocates for a world where everyone lives in buildings that are safe, healthy, decarbonized, and affordable. A lifelong environmentalist and building scientist,
- [Brent Ehrlich](https://living-future.org/staff/brent-ehrlich/) - Brent Ehrlich has more than 15 years of experience researching and writing about the health and environmental impacts of green building products and materials, including their hazards, risks, and environmental and lifecycle impacts. As BuildingGreen’s Products & Materials Specialist, he has written extensively on the intersection between material health and product performance. Brent also provides
- [Jessie Templeton](https://living-future.org/staff/jessie-templeton/) - Jessie Templeton is the Embodied Carbon Lead at Brightworks Sustainability, overseeing WBLCAs, low-carbon material research, and embodied carbon reduction processes at both project and portfolio scales in the US and globally. She works with project teams to evaluate whole life carbon, problem solving for near term low embodied carbon solutions and implementing long-term design thinking
- [Cheryl Tam](https://living-future.org/staff/cheryl-tam/) - Cheryl leads strategy, research, and resource development for advancing equity throughout all of ILFI’s work. She focuses on evolving the reach and rigor of the Just program as well as looking for ways to continually enhance how equity is integrated into all ILFI programs. Originally from Philadelphia, Cheryl graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Community
- [Kristy M. Walson](https://living-future.org/staff/kristy-walson/) - Kristy M. Walson, PE, LEED Fellow, BEMP, is a mechanical engineer who focuses on decarbonization strategy and sustainable design within the built environment. For over 15 years, Kristy has provided consulting services in decarbonization strategy, sustainability, LEED facilitation, energy modeling, auditing, and commissioning for projects across the U.S. A graduate of Virginia Tech (BS) and
- [Chris Light](https://living-future.org/staff/chris-light/) - Chris Light is a mechanical engineer with more than a decade of experience designing healthy and low-carbon buildings. He has worked on dozens of aspirationally high-performing projects and specializes in uncomplicated mechanical systems for carbon-free buildings, with a focus on occupant health, well-being, and productivity. He founded Celeritas Engineering in 2018, envisioning a future where
- [Esteban Martinez](https://living-future.org/staff/esteban-martinez/) - Esteban Martinez is an architect and civil engineer from the University of los Andes, with a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Design from the Boston Architectural College and complimentary studies in Sustainable Urbanism from the Rotterdam School of Architecture (Netherlands) and Advanced HVAC design by ASHRAE (Atlanta, GA). Esteban is a LEED Fellow (former and still
- [Aurora Jensen](https://living-future.org/staff/aurora-jensen/) - Aurora Jensen is a Senior Manager focused on Low Carbon Buildings at the Carbon Leadership Forum. Her role emphasizes building-scale embodied carbon reduction through research, technical guidance and collaboration. Prior to joining CLF, Aurora grew and led the Embodied Carbon team at Brightworks Sustainability where she supported clients in understanding and driving down the embodied
- [Luke Dias](https://living-future.org/staff/luke-dias/) - Luke Dias is a Project Manager at Parallel supporting Superior Essex Communications as a Sustainability Manager. In addition to his responsibilities managing the industry leading sustainability program at Superior Essex Communications, Luke is a Sustainable Intelligent Buildings ambassador where he educates on the sustainability and technical benefits of PoE/ELV technologies as well as advocates for
- [Lauren McNeill](https://living-future.org/staff/lauren-mcneill/) - Lauren McNeill has an educational background in environmental economics and public policy. Throughout her education, Lauren focused on the business case for conservation and resiliency. The tremendous impact that the buildings have on the natural environment led Lauren to explore a career in the AEC industry. Lauren now has over 14 years of experience with
- [Daraja Brown](https://living-future.org/staff/daraja-brown/) - Daraja Brown is an undergraduate student at Georgia Tech pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Spanish. She is excited to join ILFI’s Equity in the Built Environment Steering Committee, as she is passionate about leveraging her affinity for engineering to support efforts to advance equity in historically marginalized communities. During
- [Precious Rideout](https://living-future.org/staff/precious-rideout/) - Precious Rideout is the Director of Community Engagement at the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), leading the overall vision and strategic implementation of inclusive community engagement strategies for more equitable, resilient communities. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Precious graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and counseling;
- [Lea Celestial](https://living-future.org/staff/lea-celestial/) - As the Affordable Housing + Equity Manager, Lea works with the Critical Buildings Team to support ILFI’s Affordable Housing Program through stakeholder engagement, resource creation, research, and education. She also supports ILFI’s initiatives focused on centering equity in the built environment. Lea’s commitment to creating a regenerative built environment is deeply informed by her background
- [Benson Gabler](https://living-future.org/staff/benson-gabler/) - As Vice President of Impact at the International Living Future Institute, Benson Gabler leads a department committed to inspire, support, and celebrate hundreds of organizations pursuing our programs and making a positive impact in the world. In this role, he oversees market adoption, customer experience, and certification integrity of ILFI’s transparency labels and certifications, including
- [Dominic Johnson](https://living-future.org/staff/dominic-johnson/) - Dominic Johnson is Chief Operating Officer of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), where he provides strategic leadership and manages the financial, human resources and IT operations of the organization. Originally from California, Dominic received his Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He then earned a Master’s in Russian
- [Mary Tod Winchester](https://living-future.org/staff/mary-tod-winchester/) - Bio forthcoming.
- [Mark Frankel](https://living-future.org/staff/mark-frankel/) - Mark Frankel is the Technical Director for the New Buildings Institute. NBI develops programs, policy, training, and research on high performance buildings and energy efficiency for organizations all over the country. Currently Mark is involved in national coalitions to improve building performance feedback, market adoption strategies for net zero energy and deep energy retrofits, and
- [Jason Gamache](https://living-future.org/staff/jason-gamache/) - Jason is a Partner at McCool Carlson Green in Anchorage, Alaska. He is a Virginia Tech Alumni and licensed Architect in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii who has been practicing for 13+ years, in addition to 6 previous years of work-study in the field of Sustainable Design. While studying, he worked in Germany; exclusively on low
- [Lisa Petterson](https://living-future.org/staff/lisa-petterson/) - For the past 25 years, Lisa has focused her work on the development and integration of green building principles into the built environment. Her training as a project architect focused on “deep green” design, and as a daylighting/sustainable design specialist, gives her unique insight into the importance natural light plays in green design. In addition
- [Dave Ramslie](https://living-future.org/staff/dave-ramslie/) - David Ramslie is the Vice President of Innovation & Sustainability at Concert Properties, a Vancouver-based national real estate development company. He has worked in the field of urban sustainability for more than 15 years as a planner, consultant and now as a developer with a primary focus on climate action, and community economic development. Dave’s
- [ML (Mary Louise) Vidas](https://living-future.org/staff/ml-mary-louise-vidas/) - ML (Mary Louise) Vidas has focused her career on connecting people and ideas for a sustainable future. As a Senior Outreach Manager for the New Buildings Program with Energy Trust of Oregon, she supports commercial projects in rural communities across Central and Eastern Oregon. Vidas is adept at listening to diverse perspectives and opening possibilities
- [Clark Brockman](https://living-future.org/staff/clark-brockman/) - Clark Brockman, AIA, LEED Fellow is one of SERA’s Principals focused on sustainability, and a champion for climate-responsive design in the built environment. Co-founder of SERA’s Sustainability Resources Group (SuRG), Clark is an experienced speaker, facilitator and passionate advocate who has helped lead the firm’s continuing evolution in the arenas of high performance buildings and
- [Carolyn Aguilar-Dubose](https://living-future.org/staff/carolyn-aguilar-dubose/) - Carolyn Aguilar-Dubose is an Architect trained in Mexico and Urban Designer trained in the UK. Since 2004, she has invested most of her continuing education on sustainability topics and Biomimicry, a method of bringing Life’s Principles to the design table. In December 2015 she obtained her Ph.D in History with Honorable Mention at Universidad Iberoamericana
- [Jason Twill](https://living-future.org/staff/jason-twill/) - With a career spanning over 22 years’ in climate change, education, sustainability and urban regeneration, Jason has been at the forefront of social, ecological, and economic transformation. A globally recognised leader in regenerative urbanism and economics, Jason’s work is advancing next generation solutions to reverse global warming and restore planetary health. His career experience includes
- [Johanna Brickman](https://living-future.org/staff/johanna-brickman/) - Jo Brickman, Deputy Director & Director of Impact Strategy at VertueLab has responsibility for the development and execution of strategic direction and programs at VertueLab. With the organization since 2010, she translated her previous decade of experience leading sustainable design at ZGF Architects into the creation of a collaborative research program focused on the sustainable
- [Richard V. Piacentini](https://living-future.org/staff/richard-v-piacentini/) - Since 1994, Richard Piacentini has guided Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens from public to private management and led the green transformation of its facilities and operations, including: the first LEED® certified visitor’s center in a public garden; the first LEED greenhouses (LEED Platinum EBOM); construction of the Tropical Forest Conservatory, the most energy-efficient conservatory in
- [Dennis Wilde](https://living-future.org/staff/dennis-wilde/) - Dennis is retired from Gerding Edlen Development (now Green Cities Development Co.), where he was Vice President. He spent 50 years in architecture, urban planning, construction and real estate development. His passion from the outset was to focus on sustainable practices and how to create a viable future for human existence on this planet.
- [Michael Berrisford](https://living-future.org/staff/michael-berrisford/) - Henry Ward Beecher once said “A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counsellors.” I am ILFI’s humble keeper, grower, builder, sharer and steward of the well-spring of educational and inspirational publications supporting the organization’s vision for a Living Future. Michael D.
- [Sandy Allen](https://living-future.org/staff/sandy-allen/) - Sandy Allen is the Controller at ILFI, overseeing the day to day finance operations. She works closely with the program teams to accurately track monetary activity. Originally from Connecticut, Sandy has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management (Accounting Concentration) from San Jose State University. She began her career at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
- [Lisa J. Goodwin Robbins](https://living-future.org/staff/lisa-j-goodwin-robbins/) - Lisa J. Goodwin Robbins, RA, CCS, LEED ap, has been writing architectural specifications almost forever. Working on a wide variety of project types, she supports other Architects, both designers and project managers, in their efforts to be green, to solve problems, and to get their projects built. She helps to develop and maintain Kalin Associates’
- [Olivia LaMarche](https://living-future.org/staff/olivia-lamarche/) - Olivia LaMarche is a Sustainability Manager at WAP Sustainability, a full service sustainability consulting firm. She enhances WAP’s services related to Material Health, including material transparency, development of chemical management policies, chemical disclosure, healthy material programs, and chemical hazard assessment. Olivia works with clients to manage their full chemical inventory, publish Declare labels and Health
- [Jodie Thill](https://living-future.org/staff/jodie-thill/) - Jodie Thill, WRID, ASID, LEED ID+C, Sustainable Design Specialist at Flad Architects is responsible for overseeing material sustainability, sustainability education and anything else tossed at her in the name of a healthier planet. Her passion is educating people about the importance of material health and sustainability issues we can impact in our daily lives. Prior
- [Michaela Harms](https://living-future.org/staff/michaela-harms/) - Michaela Harms has co-written and managed nearly $3M in USDA grant funded research focused on mass timber construction, life cycle assessment and sustainable forestry. She specializes in business development strategy, standards compliance and engineering within the forest products manufacturing and sustainable construction sectors. Her prior experience includes leading the R&D/Strategy department for a structural round
- [Chris Magwood](https://living-future.org/staff/chris-magwood/) - Chris Magwood joined the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Embodied Carbon initiative within RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings team in 2022. He works with many levels of government to develop embodied carbon benchmarks and policies, and helps developers and builders move toward zero carbon construction. In 2019, he helped establish Builders for Climate Action, and has been leading development
- [Ayọ Tometi](https://living-future.org/staff/ayo-tometi/) - Ayọ (Formerly Known As Opal) Tometi is an internationally recognized voice for human rights and social justice. Hailed as a new civil rights leader by both the grassroots margins and major media organizations such as CNN, BBC and the LA Times, she is respected for her track record of uniting communities, and known for her
- [Charley Stevenson, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/charley-stevenson-lfa/) - Charley Stevenson, LFA, LEED AP, is the Principal at Integrated Eco Strategy (IES). IES provides sustainable building support, with a focus on LBC projects including Harvard University's SEC, Williams College’s Environmental Center, Hampshire College’s Kern Center and the Yale Divinity School Regenerative Village. His team has developed management processes and a software platform, Red2Green, to
- [Chris Hellstern, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/chris-hellstern-lfa/) - Chris is the Living Building Challenge Services Director, senior architect and author with The Miller Hull Partnership in Seattle with a variety of project experience including five certified Living Buildings and several more currently in design and construction. His book, Living Building Education, chronicles the story behind his first Living Building, the Bertschi School. Chris
- [Lisa San Filippo, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/lisa-san-filippo-lfa/) - Lisa San Filippo serves on the ILFI's Material Health Technical Advisory Group to help identify and synthesize the latest research on chemicals of concern in the built environment, provide recommendations for annual updates of the ILFI Red List, and advise ILFI on its role to advance industry discourse on material health. Lisa graduated from NJIT
- [Jesce Walz, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/jesce-walz-lfa/) - Jesce Walz is an Architectural Designer and Living Design Leader at Perkins&Will. She approaches emissions reduction from a systems perspective, with interest in carbon-storing, circular, and innovative materials. Jesce began training in Regenerative Design with Regenesis Group at Yestermorrow in 2012 and has volunteered with Living Futures since that time. She completed master’s degrees in
- [Andrew Lee, LFA](https://living-future.org/staff/andrew-lee-lfa/) - Andrew Lee is a Senior Sustainability Program Manager at Amazon, where he oversees the decarbonization of new building standards for its global operations network. With nearly two decades of experience in zero carbon development, green building portfolio management and carbon emissions reduction policy, Andrew has served as a green building consultant to Fortune 500 companies,
- [Teresa McGrath](https://living-future.org/staff/teresa-mcgrath/) - Teresa McGrath, CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER, leads HBN’s Research team. With prior experience in government, NGO and industry, she brings a wealth of holistic knowledge and multi-sector experience to this technical advisory team. Teresa led the Chemical Management Program for Sherwin-Williams, the largest paints and coatings company in the world, where she focused on hazards reduction
- [Adrienne Bonski](https://living-future.org/staff/adrienne-bonski/) - Adrienne Bonski, CEM, EBCP, LEED GA, EIT, is an energy efficiency professional with a passion for sustainability. She has spent the entirety of her 15-year career learning different facets of the industry, including development of guaranteed energy savings projects, LEED consulting, and leading decarbonization studies. In Adrienne's current role as Associate on the Deep Carbon
- [Rex Hohlbein & Jenn Lafreniere](https://living-future.org/staff/rex-hohlbein-jenn-lafreniere/) - Communities are stronger when everyone has access to safe, affordable housing. This central principle guides the BLOCK Project, which offers homeowners in Seattle a tangible way to help address homelessness by placing a BLOCK Home in their yards. “We want to use design to create a path for everyone to get involved in ending homelessness,”
- [Rita Trombin](https://living-future.org/staff/rita-trombin/) - “Rather than containing its learning environment within four walls, the Green School embraces nature and integrates with the outdoors,” according to Rita Trombin, an environmental psychologist who is a former staff member at the school. “The Heart of School’s biophilic architecture was designed as a biological organism living in the community,” notes Trombin. “These spaces
- [Richard Franko](https://living-future.org/staff/richard-franko/) - With the world’s largest grove of live oaks stretching overhead, the Louisiana Children’s Museum was uniquely designed for New Orleans’ City Park. This didn’t happen by accident, but rather as an explicit commitment to the Museum’s CEO, Julia Bland. “This would be a building and place that could only be on this site,” recalled Richard
- [Mona Nahm](https://living-future.org/staff/mona-nahm/) - After entering a Master’s of Fine Arts program in interior design, Mona Nahm's passion for sustainability came into focus. While her initial motivation was to reduce waste, a holdover from her time on film sets and with disaster relief, her interest grew toward healthy materials as she learned about volatile organic compounds and other common
- [Candi Hampton](https://living-future.org/staff/candi-hampton/) - Director of Sustainability at Shaw Industries, Candi Hampton collaborates with internal stakeholders from product development, technical, and sourcing to optimize new and existing products with sustainability in mind. Candi joined Shaw after college with a Bachelor’s degree in Polymer and Fiber Engineering. Now with more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, product development, and
- [Brian Meinrath](https://living-future.org/staff/brian-meinrath/) - Brian is an Associate Director of Atelier Ten's San Francisco office and the leader of the firm's Environmental Design practice. Combining his knowledge of the architectural design process with sustainable design principles, Brian leads complex projects through comprehensive water management and the optimization of complex facades. Brian has managed some of the San Francisco office’s
- [Sam Solomon](https://living-future.org/staff/sam-solomon/) - Sam is part of the Operations team at ILFI. They provide both operations support and IT support across all teams at the Institute, assisting with onboarding, software training, and culture building. Originally from New Jersey, and a graduate of Belmont University, Sam works remotely from Jacksonville, FL after living in Seattle for the last 5
- [Michele Adams](https://living-future.org/staff/michele-adams/) - Michele Adams is a Water Resources Engineer and founder of Meliora Design. Her work encompasses environmentally sensitive site design and sustainable water resources engineering. Michele seeks to combine sound engineering science with an understanding of natural systems and stormwater techniques that maintain or restore a site’s natural hydrology. She has extensive design experience in green
- [Maggie Smith](https://living-future.org/staff/maggie-smith/) - Maggie Smith is a Senior Environmental Designer at Atelier Ten’s San Francisco office. As an active member of the A10 carbon practice, she has significant experience in life cycle analysis and carbon reduction strategies and enjoys driving her clients to make smarter carbon decisions on projects. Maggie has worked on developing sustainability goals for new
- [Kyle Pickett](https://living-future.org/staff/kyle-pickett/) - Kyle is the Co-founder and VP of the Board of the William Worthen Foundation, a 501c3 public benefit corporation that conducts research and creates outreach initiatives on the planning, design, construction, performance, and beauty of the built environment. The Worthen Foundation produced the award winning Water Reuse Practice Guide and the 6 volume publication of
- [Kathryn M. Rodgers](https://living-future.org/staff/kathryn-m-rodgers/) - Kathryn Rodgers, MPH is a PhD student at Boston University School of Public Health, where she is researching environmental causes of Mesoamerican nephropathy and is a trainee in the Boston University Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health. She was previously a staff scientist at the Silent Spring Institute in Newton, MA where she
- [Kit Elsworth](https://living-future.org/staff/kit-elsworth/) - Kit Elsworth volunteers in ILFI's Energy + Carbon Technical Advisory Group (TAG). As an Associate and Building Performance Specialist at KieranTimberlake, he uses his building science and building performance modeling expertise to deploy technical analysis in topics of energy and carbon modeling, occupant comfort (thermal, daylight, glare, acoustics, air quality), and envelope performance. A key
- [Dane Lovell](https://living-future.org/staff/dane-lovell/) - Dane Lovell is the facilities maintenance superintendent for the Stanley Center for Peace and Security as they work to become the first fully certified living building in the state of Iowa. Dane graduated from the local community college before starting a career in plumbing., owning and operating his own business for over 25 years. Since
- [Chris Chamberland](https://living-future.org/staff/chris-chamberland/) - Chris Chamberland, PE, is a Principal Civil Engineer at Berkshire Design Group in Northampton, Massachusetts and has been active with ILFI for the last decade as a design consultant on multiple Living Building Challenge Projects, as well as a speaker at Living Future and other ILFI-sponsored events. After growing up in Western Massachusetts, Chris studied
- [Cory White](https://living-future.org/staff/cory-white/) - Cory White is the Technical Director at the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC), where he takes leading-edge practices and research from industry partners (including ILFI) and translates them into a usable standard and technology to guide the free market. HPDC's main audiences are project teams (architectural firms) and manufacturers, so Cory is in constant communication
- [Dwayne Fuhlhage](https://living-future.org/staff/dwayne-fuhlhage/) - Dwayne Fuhlhage is the sustainability and regulatory leader at Prosoco, a manufacturer of coatings, sealants, and cleaning products. He holds an Environmental Studies degree from the University of Kansas and has over 30-years of practical experience in chemical regulatory management. Dwayne is an active collaborator on green building standards with an emphasis on VOC regulatory
- [Ariana Spentzos](https://living-future.org/staff/ariana-spentzos/) - Ariana Spentzos, PhD is a Science and Policy Associate at the Green Science Policy Institute with a current focus on researching PFAS in building materials. Ariana works toward increasing product transparency and finding safer alternatives with manufacturers. She is a member of ILFI’s Material Health TAG. Ariana graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree
- [Mary Dickinson](https://living-future.org/staff/mary-dickinson/) - As the Regional Director of Regenerative Design, Mary and her team have worked on millions of square feet of sustainable design projects, across most market sectors. Coupling this knowledge with her passion for materials, Mary and her team have worked with multiple clients to create sustainable material standards, including metrics that support the LBC Materials
- [Rachael Meyer](https://living-future.org/staff/rachael-meyer/) - Treated stormwater runs in Rachael Meyer’s blood. Leading Weber Thompson’s Landscape Architecture and Sustainability Design teams, she harnesses the passion of others to better our environment. Her portfolio includes roof top decks for high rises, woonerf streetscapes for mid-rise residential projects, as well as sculpture gardens. ULI Americas Awards winning Aurora Bridge Bioswales and McGilvra
- [Rachel Nicely](https://living-future.org/staff/rachel-nicely/) - Rachel Nicely has been in sustainable and wellness consulting for over fifteen years. She is responsible for developing and coordinating work related to building sustainability for many green building certification programs. Rachel has been an active sustainability community member by volunteering for various committees including the USGBC SS & WE TAGs, IWBI WELL Water TAG,
- [Pete Muñoz](https://living-future.org/staff/pete-munoz/) - Pete is Senior Engineer and Practice Lead at Biohabitats. Based in the Cascadia Bioregion office in Portland, Oregon, Pete works around the globe helping to implement nature-based solutions that promote healthy communities, resilient infrastructure, and ecological complexity. Pete is a licensed engineer in 17 states and has helped connect communities through appropriate ecological systems and
- [ibrahim abdul-matin](https://living-future.org/staff/ibrahim-abdul-matin/) - We are saddened to share that ibrahim abdul-matin passed away in June 2023. The Institute's community shares memories of ibrahim here. ibrahim has a long history working on environmental policy and has expertise in the public, private, and civic sectors on several affairs including sustainability, technology, community engagement, sports, and new media. His work has
- [Andrea Cooper-Lazarczyk](https://living-future.org/staff/andrea-cooper-lazarczyk/) - Andrea is a sustainable design and construction professional with a background in interior design, architecture and construction management. After receiving her Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Andrea worked on some of the most noteworthy, sustainable buildings in the Midwest while with WMA Consulting Engineers. She brings with her an in-depth knowledge
- [Brittney Boudwin](https://living-future.org/staff/brittney-boudwin/) - Brittney Boudwin leads the education team at ILFI and is responsible for educational strategy, curriculum development, and course and certificate design. She also oversees the management of the LFA program, ILFI’s professional credential that recognizes and rewards proficiency in the most ambitious, advanced, and holistic sustainable design standards available. Prior to ILFI, Brittney managed employee
- [Mark Buehrer, PE](https://living-future.org/staff/mark-buehrer-pe/) - Mark is the founder and director of 2020 ENGINEERING and is a recognized authority on Sustainable Water Resource Management. He is a registered professional civil engineer, author, and inventor. Since 1995, 2020 ENGINEERING has been dedicated to providing simple and innovative solutions for the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of local, national, and international communities.
- [Erica McBride](https://living-future.org/staff/erica-mcbride/) - Erica has been with Arch Nexus since 2017. She started as the Operations Support Specialist in the firm's Sacramento office. She successfully operated the firm’s office during the Living Building challenge performance period, and continues to operate the building the same way. She has since become the Regenerative Operations Manager for Architectural Nexus firmwide. Her
- [Matt Roberts](https://living-future.org/staff/matt-roberts/) - Matt Roberts, PhD is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for the Built Environment, UC Berkeley, leading research in embodied carbon and life cycle assessment (LCA). Current research focuses on carbon offsets, embodied impacts of MEP systems and development of consequential LCA for building applications. Dr. Roberts wants to enable everyone in the building design
- [Margaret Montgomery](https://living-future.org/staff/margaret-montgomery/) - In her 30+ year career as an architect, Margaret has been passionate about creating healthy places that reunite people with nature. A Fellow in the American Institute of Architects, she is also Principal and Global Sustainable Practice Leader for NBBJ, a global design firm, where she leads initiatives and projects with far-reaching impact, improving building
- [Anthony Guerrero](https://living-future.org/staff/anthony-guerrero/) - Anthony M. Guerrero leads the workplace and real estate strategy for Earthjustice with a critical eye towards the intersection of regenerative workplace design, holistic employee well-being, and transformative sustainability. He firmly believes that cultivating an equitable, community-based, deep sense of place is essential for a thriving organization. Anthony integrates these core principles into the most
- [Griso Barrios](https://living-future.org/staff/griso-barrios/) - As the Senior Manager for the Just program, Griso focuses on introducing organizations to the Just program and welcoming them to the Just community as they navigate through the label submission processes. Griso is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, enjoying facilitating discussion groups, program improvement/development, and supporting individuals on their DEI journeys.
- [Mike Johnson](https://living-future.org/staff/mike-johnson/) - Michael Johnson is a net positive visionary and sustainability professional, whose decades-long career path has led him from environmental restoration fieldwork and social entrepreneurship to corporate executive leadership. In various roles as Founder and CEO, Director of Sustainability, and as Chief Sustainability Officer, he brings real world context and practical solutions to individuals and organizations
- [Christopher Helt](https://living-future.org/staff/christopher-helt/) - Chris Helt joined Clean Production Action as the Director of the GreenScreen Program in 2024. Chris has over 15 years of experience in chemical safety, sustainability standards, and environmental health. His career includes significant roles at the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, The Sustainability Consortium, and Colgate-Palmolive Company. At the Cradle to Cradle Products

## Case Studies

- [Academy for Global Citizenship New Campus](https://living-future.org/case-studies/academy-for-global-citizenship-new-campus/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: Tom Rossiter Photography The Academy For Global Citizenship is a 2 story 70,000 square foot K-8 Primary School located in a urban setting on 6 acres of previously developed land. The school serves approximately 600 students, has an on site day care, early childhood program and community health center. On the
- [The Climate Innovation Center - Utah Clean Energy](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-climate-innovation-center-utah-clean-energy/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: Paul Richer The Climate Innovation Center serves as the office for Utah Clean Energy, a mission-driven non-profit organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Center is also a showcase building, demonstrating that it is possible today to design and build homes and buildings that are pollution-free, healthy, comfortable, and beautiful.
- [Box Factory](https://living-future.org/case-studies/box-factory/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: Doug Birnbaum The project is Zero Energy and relies only on onsite solar for all its operations. On the energy and climate side, the project is all‑electric, 3 years ahead of local mandates and is powered by onsite PV, designed as a “living model” of net‑positive operational energy resilience. Heat pumps
- [Four Winds Alternative and CTE High School](https://living-future.org/case-studies/four-winds-alternative-and-cte-high-school/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: Dangerbird Productions Four Winds Alternative and CTE High School, located in Fort Totten, ND on the Spirit Lake Reservation, is the first school designed to be net zero on tribal land in the country. There are several features that contribute to its energy efficiency including: photovoltaic (solar) panels, a ground-source geothermal
- [Humanscale Chicago](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-chicago/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: Humanscale Humanscale is the leading designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve the health and comfort of work life. Humanscale completed construction on a new 4,000 square foot showroom in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois in 2024. The showroom is a retail store located at ground level and
- [MIT Building 55](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mit-building-55-template/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: © AW-ARCH / Photo: Florian Holzherr The Tina and Hamid Moghadam Building (Building 55) is a complementary addition to the iconic Cecil and Ida Green Building (Building 54), together forming a new gateway and headquarters for MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. The Green Building’s formal symmetry and contained
- [Pā Reo Campus](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pa-reo-campus/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: ANDY SPAIN Pā Reo Campus, in Otaki, New Zealand, is envisioned to reflect and support ngā kaupapa (the protocols) o Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Creation of Pā Reo - an enclave of one administrative (Te Moana o Raukawa) and three research and educational facilities (Waitapu, Rangataua, Mīria te Kakara), within a
- [Aspen Distillery](https://living-future.org/case-studies/aspen-distillery/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: Aspen Vodka Aspen Distillers, located in Pitkin County, Colorado, was designed and built as a new kind of distillery — one that produces exceptional spirits in harmony with the land. The fully electric distillery campus is 8 acres will several buildings on site including the distillery itself - the building subject
- [2517 Eastlake](https://living-future.org/case-studies/2517-eastlake/) - Project Overview Photo Credit: SKY SOLUTIONS NORTHWEST Project Team Place Petal I01 Limits to Growth Liza was developed on a site that had been developed as early as 1903. The project site is not on or adjacent to any sensitive ecological habitats or 100-year floodplain areas. Preserving and managing biodiversity and natural resources was a
- [Utah State University: Moab Academic Building](https://living-future.org/case-studies/utah-state-university-moab-academic-building/) - Project Overview Photo: KIMBERLY MANZANO Situated at the base of the Moab Rim, the new Utah State University Moab Academic Building aspires to set a new standard of sustainable development on the Colorado Plateau by implementing passive design strategies, low-energy consumption, and high-performance systems. Designed to embrace the desert landscape and touch lightly upon the
- [300 Kansas](https://living-future.org/case-studies/300-kansas/) - Project Overview Photograph courtesy of Jason O'Rear The 27,500-square-foot site is situated at 16th and Kansas (Assessor's Block 3958, Lot 006. To make way for the new structure, the existing one-story building was demolished. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Design District, this project features a six-story, 137,000-square-foot core and shell building. The new
- [Neumann Monson Iowa City Studio](https://living-future.org/case-studies/neumann-monson-iowa-city-studio/) - Project Overview Neumann Monson Architects Located in a 15-story mixed-use building within the downtown district of Iowa City is Neumann Monson Architects Iowa City design studio. Project Team C2- Human-Scaled Living Neumann Monson Architects’ Iowa City Studio maintains the site density and thoroughly encourages a human-powered lifestyle.The project increased its daily employee capacity from 34
- [River Sol](https://living-future.org/case-studies/river-sol/) - I01: Limits to Growth The history of the project site always has and always will begin with indigenous people. Central Oregon figures prominently in the transhumance lifestyle of several indigenous groups and most consistently considered home by the Warm Springs, Wasco, Klamath and Northern Paiute people. However, this region saw many peoples and tribes move
- [Williams College Davis Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/williams-college-davis-center/) - When the project was initiated in 2019, the Davis Center occupied 3 separate buildings (Rice, Hardy, and Jenness Houses), all converted from single-family homes. An unoccupied fourth residential building – Chandler House – sat at the far southern edge of the site. These buildings represented the remains of a once-residential neighborhood that had slowly been
- [Ninebark](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ninebark/) - Project Overview Photo Credit Christian Columbres Ninebark is a 242-unit apartment community located in the growing Camas-Washougal market of Southwest Washington. The development includes eight three-story residential buildings and a freestanding, amenity-rich clubhouse known as Riverside Retreat. Located along the Columbia River, Ninebark offers direct access to Waterfront Park, the Port of Camas-Washougal Master Plan
- [Domaine Chandon Ageing Warehouse](https://living-future.org/case-studies/domaine-chandon-ageing-warehouse/) - Project Overview The project is an ageing warehouse for wine, where there will be zero occupants after the product is stored. Photo Credit Chris Fraser. Courtesy of Domaine Chandon. Project Team Early Design Process Photo Credit Chris Fraser. Courtesy of Domaine Chandon. Domaine Chandon initially engaged George Rydell Constructions to design & construct their new
- [3524 Stone Way](https://living-future.org/case-studies/3524-stone-way/) - I01: Limits to Growth Site Viability The CornerStone project’s inception predates evolution Projects ownership. Previous ownership groups worked with WSP, the project’s MEP Engineer and LBC Consultant, to identify the site that fit the necessary criteria for “previously developed” status, which qualified the Project to pursue the Place Petal. The project site is located at
- [Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm](https://living-future.org/case-studies/burh-becc-at-beacon-springs-farm/) - The name of the house, Burh Becc, stems from the Old English origin of the owners’ family name, meaning “dwelling by a creek.” Burh Becc was designed to be a “Living” farmhouse, meshing perfectly with the owners’ goal of restoring their entire 15-acre (6 hectares) plot of depleted farmland one mile (1.6 kilometers) southwest of
- [Urban Frontier House](https://living-future.org/case-studies/urban-frontier-house/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusLivingVersion of LBC2.1LocationBillings, MontanaGross Building Area4,527 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2016Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerRandy & Janna HaferArchitectHigh Plains ArchitectsGeneral ContractorNewell ConstructionMEP EngineerMKK Consulting EngineersGreywater ConsulatantOrenco Systems Inc.DC Lighting ConsultantSmart Home SystemsGeotechnical EngineerRimrock EngineeringCivil EngineerSanderson StewartLandscape ArchitectPeaks to Plains DesignStructural EngineerStructural Engineering DesignInterior DesignHigh Plains ArchitectsLandscape DesignGood Earth WorksWind Power EngineerTaisei
- [Hitchcock Center for the Environment](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hitchcock-center-for-the-environment/) - The Hitchcock Center for the Environment (HCE) is a recognized environmental education leader known for its innovative, interdisciplinary educational approaches that support a growing body of environmentally literate citizens who are far seeing enough, flexible enough and wise enough not to undermine our natural or social systems of support. When it came time to build
- [Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bill-fisch-forest-stewardship-and-education-centre/) - The Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre (BFFSEC) is designed to be an integral part of one of the most successful forest regeneration projects in the world with the purpose of helping residents of York-Region, and the extended community, learn about the importance of natural resources and forest ecosystems. The DIALOG Project Team with
- [Tyson Living Learning Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/tyson-living-learning-center/) - The Living Learning Center is located at Tyson Research Center, an environmental field station for Washington University in St. Louis. The site and building builds on the sustainable eco-systems research ongoing at Tyson. The site has been transformed from a degraded asphalt parking lot to a native landscaped garden replete with pervious concrete, local stone
- [Cowhorn Vineyard and Gardetn - Tasting Room](https://living-future.org/case-studies/cowhorn-vineyard-and-garden-tasting-room/) - Cowhorn Vineyard is an award-winning, biodynamic vineyard nestled in Southern Oregon’s picturesque Applegate Valley with a growing reputation as one of the best wineries in Oregon. When owners Bill and Barbara Steele looked to create a new 2,200 sf Tasting Room and Case Storage for their growing business, sustainability goals were high on their list
- [Cal Guerxo](https://living-future.org/case-studies/cal-guerxo/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusLiving CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationBresca, SpainProject Area275 square metersStart of OccupancyMarch 2019Number of Occupants1-10 TEAM ROSTER OwnerEmmanuel PauwelsArchitectMarc ObradoGeneral ContractorGreen Living ProjectsMEPVictor MorenoLandscapeCarles PerezCertification ConsultantValeria Fiorentino and Xavier Ramon PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH IMPERATIVE At Cal Guerxo, the team strives to create a place where they feel connected and in harmony
- [PAE Living Building](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pae-living-building/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusLivingVersion3.1LocationPortland, ORTypologyBuildingGross Building Area58,000 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2021Occupancy TypeCommercialNumber of Occupants250 PROJECT TEAM OwnerFirst and Pine LLCGeneral ContractorWalsh Construction Co.Architect of RecordZGFMEP EngineerPAEInterior DesignerZGFCivil EngineerKPFFStructural EngineerKPFFLandscapeZGFGreen Building ConsultantsBrightworks Sustainability and Integrated Eco StrategyLighting ConsultantLUMAWater Systems DesignerBiohabitatsDevelopment ManagementEdlen & Co. Real Estate PartnerApex Real Estate Partners PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH The
- [John Lewis Elementary School](https://living-future.org/case-studies/john-lewis-elementary-school/) - Cover photo by Joseph Romeo. Courtesy Perkins Eastman. Project Overview John Lewis Elementary School, located in Washington DC, redefines sustainable education as the District of Columbia's first school to achieve Net Zero Energy and the world’s first to achieve dual LEED and WELL Platinum certifications. Designed with "Net Positive Education," the building merges high-performance strategies
- [Campbell Collective](https://living-future.org/case-studies/campbell-collective/)
- [Epsten Group, Inc.](https://living-future.org/case-studies/epsten-group-inc/) - Epsten Group, Inc. Vital Stats * The project was registered under LBC 3.1, but when 4.0 was released, the team opted to pursue the requirements of the 4.0 version of the Materials Petal. Because the Petal certification structure and remaining Petals correspond to the 3.1 version of the Living Building Challenge, though the requirements of
- [Humanscale Trea™ Lite Task](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-trea-lite-task/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Our functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. We have become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Planet Positive philosophy into
- [Humanscale Smart™ Conference](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-smart-conference/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Our functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. We have become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Planet Positive philosophy into
- [AMOT Givatayim](https://living-future.org/case-studies/amot-givatayim/) - Cover photo by Eyal Tagar. Project Overview The Amot Givatayim project is a major renovation of a rented office building in Givatayim, Israel, led by Amot,aiming to demonstrate the environmental and economic value of upgrading existing buildings over demolition. Keystructural elements such as the façade, stairwells, and concrete shell were retained, while mechanical systems,glazing, and
- [RE Farm Café](https://living-future.org/case-studies/re-farm-cafe/) - RE Farm Café is a farm-to-fork eatery, built on a working regenerative farm, committed to supporting local agriculture and modeling responsible sourcing for food, energy, and water while serving the community through educational outreach and reinforcing human connections around food and the environment.
- [685 Gateway Boulevard](https://living-future.org/case-studies/685-gateway-boulevard/) - Cover photo by Jason O'Rear. Project Overview The project is a 17,500k SFA Amenity space designed to serve the adjacent R&D Lab/Office building. The project provides meeting spaces, food service, fitness and some overflow office space. The project is located in South San Francisco as a component of the greater Campus portfolio of the owner
- [Mohawk EcoFlex Production Line](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mohawk-ecoflex-production-line/) - Mohawk Group is the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial carpet and hard surface flooring with dedication to innovation, style, service, and sustainability. Influenced heavily by mother nature, Mohawk believes not only in their flooring solutions to connect its users with the environment butalso that it is their duty as a manufacturer to
- [BLOCK 009](https://living-future.org/case-studies/block-009/) - Vital Stats Project Team The BLOCK Project is a program of Facing Homelessness. Facing Homelessness’s mission is to inspire deliberate relationship-building and community engagement as a pathway to ending homelessness. Based in Seattle, Facing Homelessness began its journey in 2010 with a belief that it will end homelessness when the larger community is a part
- [Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design](https://living-future.org/case-studies/1503/) - Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology physically supports instruction and research, and serves as a public forum for related campus engagement and community outreach activities. The project provides a unique opportunity to physically demonstrate how Georgia Tech practices sustainability as well as
- [COSD - Borrego Springs Library](https://living-future.org/case-studies/cosd-borrego-springs-library/) - Vital Stats Certification Status Zero Energy Certified Version of LBC 3.1 Location Borrego Springs, CA, USA Typology Building Gross Building Area 14,076 square feet Start of Occupancy October 2018 Owner Occupied Yes Occupancy Type Government Building Number of Occupants 5 Number of Visitors Daily 275 Project Team Owner County of San Diego General Contractor BN
- [Lon 6 Pancras Square](https://living-future.org/case-studies/lon-6-pancras-square/) - Lon 6 Pancras Square promotes a healthy working environment where Google employees enjoy coming to work. The project encompassed a full tenant improvement fit-out and houses offices, office support, and amenity spaces.
- [Smith College Bechtel Environmental Classroom](https://living-future.org/case-studies/smith-college-bechtel-environmental-classroom/) - Introduction Smith College’s Bechtel Environmental Classroom in Whately, Massachusetts, is a new, 2,500 S.F. single-story wood-framed classroom building, acting as a field station for a 233-acre forest and pasture property. For the past 60 years the property has accommodated an astronomical observatory. Recently, Smith College declared its intention to open the pastoral setting to class
- [Silver Oak Winery - Alexander Valley](https://living-future.org/case-studies/silver-oak-winery-alexander-valley/) - Introduction Silver Oak began over a handshake between two friends with a bold vision: focus on one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, aged exclusively in American oak and worthy of cellaring for decades to come. Raymond Twomey Duncan, a Colorado entrepreneur who began investing in California vineyards in the late 1960s, and Justin Meyer, a winemaker and former Christian Brother,
- [PCC West Seattle](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pcc-west-seattle/) - Vital Stats Certification Status Petal Certified Version of LBC 3.1 Location Seattle, WA, USA Project Area 24,212 square feet Start of Occupancy September 2019 Owner Occupied Yes Number of Occupants 58 Project Team Owner PCC Community Markets General Contractor Woodman Construction Architect MG2, Graham Baba Architects Mechanical Engineer Harris Group Electrical Consultant SeaTac Electric Plumbing
- [Phipps Exhibit Staging Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/phipps-exhibit-staging-center/) - Vital Stats Certification Status Living Building Challenge Version of LBC 3.0 Location Pittsburgh, PA Project Area 9,640 square feet Start of Occupancy April 2019 Full Time Equivalent Occupants 5 Tourists per Year 300 Team Roster Owner Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Architect FortyEighty Architecture General Contractor Massaro Corporation MEP Iams Consulting, LLC Structural and Civil
- [PCC Ballard](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pcc-ballard/) - Vital Stats Certification Status Petal Certified Version of LBC 3.1 Location Seattle, WA, USA Project Area 23,482 SF Start of Occupancy October 2019 Owner Occupied Yes Number of Occupants 58 Project Team Owner PCC Community Markets General Contractor Woodman Construction Construction Management PCC Community Markets Architect MG2 MEP Consultants SeaTac Electric – Electrical Consultant; Williams
- [PCC Bellevue](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pcc-bellevue/) - Vital Stats Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationBellevue, WA, USAGross Building Area25,323 SFStart of OccupancyMay 2020Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants58 Project Team Owner & Project DirectorPCC Community MarketsGeneral ContractorWoodman ConstructionArchitectMG2Mechanical DesignHarris GroupMechanical & Plumbing ConsultantWilliams MechanicalLighting DesignCapitol LightStructural DesignQuantumMillwork Design & FabricationSilver StarFood Service DesignBargreen EllingsonEnvironmental Graphics DesignWestern NeonRefrigeration ConsultantKey MechanicalSustainability ConsultantSilliker & Partners Place Petal 01.
- [Heartwood Annex](https://living-future.org/case-studies/heartwood-annex/) - Heartwood Annex is a new classroom building for the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh, an independent, K-8 school serving more than 200 students and faculty on its two-acre campus. The new classroom building addresses expanding enrollment as well as the desire to provide a dedicated place for eighth-grade students during a pivotal period of growth.
- [Santa Monica City Services Building](https://living-future.org/case-studies/santa-monica-city-services-building/) - The Santa Monica City Services Building is an inspiring model of green design aimed at efficient operations, a healthy and productive workplace, and positive contributions to one of America’s most successful municipalities. Connected to the historic City Hall's South Wing, the building fulfills a vision to bring all core municipal operations into one City Hall Campus and create a centralized hub for public counter services.
- [ARCHITECTURAL NEXUS - SALT LAKE CITY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/architectural-nexus-salt-lake-city/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC4.0LocationSalt Lake City, UTProject Area30,909 SFStart of OccupancyJune 2021Occupancy TypeOfficeNumber of Occupants109 TEAM ROSTER OwnerArchitectural NexusArchitectArchitectural NexusGeneral ContractorJacobsen ConstructionMechanical and Plumbing EngineerCapital EngineeringStructural EngineerARW EngineersInterior DesignerArchitectural NexusPV DesignerCastle Gate EngineeringCivil EngineerMeridian EngineeringLandscapeArchitectural NexusElectrical EngineerBNA ConsultingEcological PlannerSarah Hinners PLACE PETAL 01. Ecology of Place The Salt Lake City office for
- [Gradient Canopy](https://living-future.org/case-studies/gradient-canopy/) - Google’s Gradient Canopy office expands the boundaries of sustainable design with flexible workspaces, healthy and reclaimed materials, and public spaces the whole community can enjoy.
- [Pier 56 Mithun Office](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pier-56-mithun-office/) - Mithun's office is located within historic Pier 56, a heavy-timber building constructed in 1900 on the Seattle waterfront. After two decades in the space, the firm sought to upgrade its workspace to include more meeting rooms and flexible collaboration areas. Their redesign prioritizes the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of employees.
- [Alfa Campus](https://living-future.org/case-studies/alfa-campus/) - Alfa Campus, home of Alfa Sustainable Projects Limited, exemplifies a commitment to sustainability and employee well-being. The facility employs biogas digester systems to process food scraps and blackwater, producing biogas for cooking and water heating. Interior design emphasizes low-carbon materials, incorporating reused furniture and recycled elements to reduce embodied carbon. Real-time monitoring of energy consumption, renewable energy production, and indoor air quality is facilitated through a comprehensive dashboard, ensuring optimal building performance.
- [Vicinity Centres - Chadstone Place](https://living-future.org/case-studies/vicinity-centres-chadstone-place/) - Chadstone Place was an existing four level commercial office building at Chadstone which has been transformed into the new headquarters of Officeworks.
- [Humanscale Freedom® Active Pony](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-freedom-active-pony/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Our functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. We have become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Planet Positive philosophy into
- [Ecoflex Electrified Mortise Lock](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ecoflex-electrified-mortise-lock/) - SARGENT Manufacturing, founded in the early 1800s, designs and manufactures high-quality innovative door hardware for commercial and institutional facilities. Now an ASSA ABLOY Group brand and market leader in cylindrical and mortise locksets, key systems, door closers, exit devices, decorative hardware and integrated access control products, SARGENT continues to lead our industry in new product introductions
- [Owens Corning Ecotouch® Insulation](https://living-future.org/case-studies/owens-corning-ecotouch-insulation/) - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Ultimately, Owens Corning’s people and products
- [A Living City: Bend, Oregon Living Community Pilot Project](https://living-future.org/case-studies/a-living-city-bend-oregon-living-community-pilot-project/) - Local partners from the City of Bend worked closely with the Institute to infuse their Central Area Redevelopment with Living Building principles. The project team looked at ways to leverage future redevelopment to reknit an existing district back into the downtown and created a framework for a net zero energy and water community. Download the
- [First Hill & Surrounding Neighborhoods](https://living-future.org/case-studies/first-hill-surrounding-neighborhoods/) - EXPLORATORY PROJECT The First Hill area and surrounding neighborhoods in Seattle are the main focus in the Living Community Challenge’s second round of pilot cities. The Institute and partners have been working to create a Living Community Vision for the neighborhood that will guide neighborhood groups, planners, and developers in their work in the community. This document is
- [Song Saa Reserve](https://living-future.org/case-studies/song-saa-reserve/) - Cambodia’s first Living Community Challenge project, the Song Saa Reserve is a mixed-use development featuring a combination of resort, hospitality, residential, art and culture, solar farm, and environmental and education projects, covering 233 hectares of former farmland in the Banteay Srei district, Siem Reap province, Cambodia. In design and operation the Song Saa Reserve will
- [Veridian at County Farm (South Parcel)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/veridian-at-county-farm-south-parcel/) - THRIVE Collaborative is transforming the site of a former youth prison into a Living Community. It is targeted to be a mixed-income net zero energy community: 100% all-electric, powered by solar, with resilient energy storage and no gas lines or combustion appliances of any kind. It is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, adjacent to a
- [Otago Polytechnic](https://living-future.org/case-studies/otago-polytechnic/) - Otago Polytechnic (OP) is a tertiary education institution that aims to engage with the wider Dunedin and New Zealand community. The Polytechnic is involved in a number of community projects and volunteer work supporting students and the wider community such as Food Share, Fair Trade Breakfast and providing resources for Aleipata College in Samoa. The
- [San Francisco State University / Romberg Tiburon Campus](https://living-future.org/case-studies/san-francisco-state-university-romberg-tiburon-campus/) - San Francisco State University’s Romberg Tiburon Campus is located on San Francisco Bay and is a scientific and educational bridge to the extraordinary physical, biological, and cultural diversity of nearby marine and coastal ecosystems. The 53-acre campus is set within a compelling landscape and bay shore replete with cultural and environmental history.
- [Sacramento Valley Station](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sacramento-valley-station/) - The Living Community at Sacramento Valley Station (SVS) and the associated Area Plan poses a unique opportunity to grow a regional transportation hub in the midst of a large developing urban center on a former Brownfield site. The project centers around goals of revitalizing a downtown liability to make a positive regional asset, reducing carbon
- [Williams College](https://living-future.org/case-studies/williams-college/) - Williams College is a private, four-year residential liberal arts college located in Williamstown, a city located in the Berkshires in northwestern Massachusetts, 135 miles from Boston and 165 miles from New York City. The College’s attendance is approximately 2,200 students and the campus consists of 110 existing buildings, green space, and private infrastructure (including roads owned
- [California State University Monterey Bay](https://living-future.org/case-studies/california-state-university-monterey-bay/) - California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is located Monterey County. It occupies a total land area of +1,300 acres (main campus is +600 acres) and occupies the site and some buildings that originally functioned as the Fort Ord military base from 1917 until 1994. The University seeks to transform the campus into a “21st-century setting
- [The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-marie-selby-botanical-gardens/) - Positioned on the shores of Sarasota Bay between the urban core of the city and an adjacent residential neighborhood, sits Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the world’s only botanical research garden specializing in epiphytes, or air plants, such as orchids and bromeliads. Since its inception, Selby Gardens has become a leading botanical garden in the United
- [Emerson Street Community, A Neighborhood Co-Operative](https://living-future.org/case-studies/emerson-street-community/) - This project explores how the Living Community Challenge can be used as a tool by existing residential neighborhoods to not only maximize the social and environmental benefits of community redevelopment, but also address some of the inherent challenges: maintaining affordability for existing residents, guarding against gentrification, and minimizing the displacement of homes, businesses, and institutions.
- [Maitlant Tower Imaginarium](https://living-future.org/case-studies/maitland-tower-imaginarium/) - With 800 ft of waterfront along the St. Lawrence River and the Seaway, this 6.25-acre site holds a rich history of diverse uses including a Shipbuilding fort (French 1758-63, British during 1770s War of Independence), Upper Canada’s Largest Flour mill in the 1830s, a large bootlegging distillery in the 1860s, a submarine sonar chart company
- [North Rainier Mt. Baker Hub](https://living-future.org/case-studies/north-rainier-mt-baker-hub/) - The City of Seattle is considered to be at the forefront of sustainability so it is only fitting that there be a Living Community within its boundaries. North Rainier is a Hub Urban Village with remarkable existing and potential strengths. Because of its close proximity to downtown, the numerous underdeveloped or vacant properties, the existing
- [Uptown Normal 2.0](https://living-future.org/case-studies/uptown-normal-2-0/) - Normal, Illinois has been a leader in making sustainable development happen for the last decade. They were the first LEED ND project, and continue their history of innovation by becoming the 2nd registered project under the Living Community Challenge. This project is looking at the redevelopment of 7.5 municipally owned acres into a mixed-use neighborhood
- [Holy Cross](https://living-future.org/case-studies/holy-cross-living-community/) - This project, in the Lower Ninth 9th Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, will redevelop the historic Holy Cross School and site as a mixed-use neighborhood. The site and school building were damaged in Katrina and have been vacant since. LBC and LCC teams have been working with the project team on materials health for the
- [Seattle Chinatown-International District](https://living-future.org/case-studies/seattle-chinatown-international-district/) - The Chinatown-International District is exploring a variety of implementation projects that incorporate Living Community Challenge principles. Danny Woo Community Garden has embarked on a community-driven depaving effort for 1,500 square feet of public right of way. In this new green space, 500 square feet of gathering space, including seating, would be created; clean water would
- [First Hill & Surrounding Neighborhoods](https://living-future.org/case-studies/first-hill-surrounding-neighborhoods-4/) - The First Hill area and surrounding neighborhoods in Seattle are the main focus in the Living Community Challenge’s second round of pilot cities. The Institute and partners have been working to create a Living Community Vision for the neighborhood that will guide neighborhood groups, planners, and developers in their work in the community. This document is the summation
- [Univercity Development](https://living-future.org/case-studies/univercity-development-2/) - UniverCity is a market-based sustainable community adjacent Vancouver, BC developed by the SFU Community Trust (the Trust). “4 Cornerstones” – Environment, Equity, Education and Economy – are UniverCity’s framework for development. Download the Report https://archive.living-future.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/UniverCity-LC-Development.pdf
- [Superior Essex CAT 6+ LSHF Cable](https://living-future.org/case-studies/superior-essex-cat/) - Superior Essex International LP is an industry leader in the manufacture of optical fiber and copper communications cable products and accessories used to interconnect enterprises, campuses, and communities worldwide. Product lines include Premises and Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber data cables, Wireless and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) coaxial cables and accessories, and Fire Alarm
- [Desert Rain](https://living-future.org/case-studies/desert-rain-2/) - Desert Rain is a residential compound, located on a 0.7-acre parcel on the edge of a historic downtown neighborhood. The focal point is the building called Desert Rain: a 2236-square foot, one-story residence with a stucco exterior, graceful rooflines and a striking curved wall which greets visitors on approach. The wall threads through the building
- [Betty and Clint Josey Pavilion](https://living-future.org/case-studies/betty-and-clint-josey-pavilion/) - Dixon Water Foundation Josey Pavilion from Lake | Flato Architects on Vimeo. Built to further the mission of the Dixon Water Foundation, the Betty & Clint Josey Pavilion educates its visitors, many of them children, on watershed protection through sustainable ranching and the restoration of damaged farmland to native tallgrass prairie. From the time they first started sketching ideas
- [Etsy Headquarters](https://living-future.org/case-studies/etsy-headquarters-2/) - Biophilic design principles and strategies were firmly embedded in the project through a series of visioning sessions held with each of the Etsy user groups. Following the visioning sessions, a working meeting was held that included a focus on biophilic design and ecology principles, and studies of these concepts were conducted throughout the schematic design
- [Vandusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre](https://living-future.org/case-studies/vandusen-botanical-garden-visitor-centre-2-2/) - VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre from Perkins+Will on Vimeo. Built to increase visitorship and to promote human-nature interactions, the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre serves as the hub for a mature 55-acre botanical garden located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. The Center includes a café, an expanded library, volunteer facilities, a garden shop, office space, and flexible
- [Bullitt Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bullitt-center/) - Practicing Biophilic Design Located in a dense urban neighborhood near downtown Seattle, the six-story Bullitt Center was the first commercial office building to be fully certified as a Living Building. The design team set out to create a building that would last at least 250 years—a lifespan closer to that of a tree than of
- [Glumac Shanghai](https://living-future.org/case-studies/glumac-shanghai-office/) - Expressing Culture When Glumac had the chance to move their office into the third floor of a 100-year-old mansion in Shanghai’s historic Chang Ning District, they jumped at the opportunity. Given the poor outside air quality, creating a healthy indoor environment was paramount. Taking guidance from Terrapin Green’s 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design, which coalesce
- [David and Lucille Packard Foundation](https://living-future.org/case-studies/david-and-lucile-packard-foundation/) - Embracing Climate The David and Lucile Packard Foundation headquarters is a building that embodies the values that the Foundation supports; one that connects to the context of Los Altos and responds to the California climate. The building takes design inspiration from the “California Living” homes of the 1960s, which emphasized an orientation to the landscape
- [Sustainable Buildings Research Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sustainable-buildings-research-centre-2/) - Practicing Biophilic Design The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC), part of the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus, was created to test and demonstrate technologies that will inspire the green building movement in Australia. Wollongong is a few hours south of Sydney, on the beautiful New South Wales coast, and the Centre is situated between a
- [Mosaic Centre for Conscious Community and Commerce](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mosaic-centre-for-conscious-community-and-commerce-2/) - Creating Community As its name implies, the Mosaic Centre for Conscious Community and Commerce is much more than commercial office space, but rather is a re-imagining of the work environment as a rejuvenating space that fosters collaboration, creativity, and well-being. Project owners Dennis Cuku and Christy Benoit began the design process by creating a “project
- [Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hawaii-preparatory-academy-energy-lab/) - Responding to Wind, Sun, and Sea Located in Kamuela, Hawai‘i and set among the rolling foothills of the Kohala Mountains, the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Energy Lab was created to educate the next generation of students in the understanding of environmentally conscious, sustainable living systems. The team held several week-long working sessions on the site, an
- [Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes](https://living-future.org/case-studies/phipps-center-for-sustainable-landscapes-2/) - Rising from the Landscape Part of the greater Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Center for Sustainable Landscapes was built to further the Conservatory’s mission: to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research. The Center serves as an educational and research facility and welcomes close to 450,000
- [Bertschi School](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-bertschi-school-science-wing/) - Engaging the Senses The Bertschi School Science Wing serves as a hands-on earth science classroom for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Consisting of a classroom, attached greenhouse and outdoor garden space, it was designed for—and in part by—elementary school children. The project demonstrates how biophilic design can be used to not only connect children with natural
- [Khoo Teck Puat Hospital](https://living-future.org/case-studies/award-winner-khoo-teck-puat-hospital/) - Healing Through Nature The Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is the winner of the first-ever Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award. Driven by the Ex-CEO’s request that the hospital be designed so that “one’s blood pressure lowers when he/she enters the hospital grounds.” The hospital achieves that by seamlessly integrating with nature to: Help patients forget their
- [Te Kura Whare](https://living-future.org/case-studies/te-kura-whare-2/) - Healing from Within Strategically located at the entrance of the township of Tāneatua, Te Kura Whare serves as a community center and central point of connection for the Ngāi Tūhoe, a Māori iwi, or tribe, whose ancestral lands include the steeply forested Te Urewera on New Zealand’s North Island. The building provides administration space for the iwi,
- [Frick Environmental Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/frick-environmental-center/) - Establishing a connection between people and nature The Frick Environmental Center serves as a setting for hands-on environmental education and as the gateway to Frick Park, which at 644 acres, is Pittsburgh’s largest park. The Center was built to replace a building that had been vandalized by arson and defaced with graffiti. The Pittsburgh Parks
- [R. W. Kern Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/r-w-kern-center-2/) - Centered on Nature The R.W. Kern Center, prominently sited on the campus of Hampshire College, serves as a welcome center for staff, students, and their families and the central meeting point for the campus community. As an embodiment of the values of Hampshire College, the Center sends a strong sustainability message to students, staff and
- [Google Chicago](https://living-future.org/case-studies/google-chicago/) - Connecting to Historical Context Google Chicago Headquarters is located in the city’s historic West Loop neighborhood. The seven-floor office was formerly a windowless cold storage warehousing facility. The transformed space includes a dedicated lobby for Google employees, conference space, themed office, meeting space, and a café with a full-service kitchen. The design team focused on
- [Group14 Engineering](https://living-future.org/case-studies/group14-engineering-2/) - Group14 Engineering is an energy efficiency and sustainability consultant committed to personal, societal, and ecological prosperity. Our mission is to inspire better buildings where people thrive. Group14 brings solutions to projects throughout the United States. While Group14’s expertise is in the built environment, our passion is the people for whom and with whom we work. We
- [BCCI Construction](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bcci-construction/) - BCCI’s mission is to expand the role of builder, providing comprehensive construction services to take projects from concept to completion. Ranked as a Top Contractor by ENR California and continuously ranked “Bay Area Best Places to Work” by the San Francisco Business Times, BCCI is a leading commercial general contractor with offices in San Francisco
- [Lord Aeck Sargent](https://living-future.org/case-studies/lord-aeck-sargent/) - Lord Aeck Sargent is a full-service, award-winning architectural, urban design and planning firm with six offices. The firm has seven practice areas: Science & Technology, Education, Arts & Culture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Housing & Mixed-Use and Urban Design & Planning. The firm is dedicated to providing responsive design, technological expertise and exceptional service in
- [BuroHappold Engineering](https://living-future.org/case-studies/burohappold-engineering/) - BuroHappold Engineering is an international, integrated engineering consultancy operating in 24 locations worldwide, with over 50 partners and 1,500 staff including some of the world’s leading consulting engineers. For 40 years we’ve been building our reputation for delivering creative, value led building and city solutions for an ever changing world. At our very core is
- [Bioconstruccion Y Energia Alternativa](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bioconstruccion-y-energia-alternativa/) - Pioneering and leading green building & LEED consulting firm in Mexico and Latin America. The firm was responsible for the first LEED-NC ‘Gold’ and LEED Double ‘Platinum’ certifications in Latin America. Providing ‘turn-key’ LEED certification services, Commissioning Authority, Energy Modelling, Energy Audits, Environmental Assessment for Building Materials, Green Building Marketing and Regulatory Compliance, Educational and
- [Industrial Louvers](https://living-future.org/case-studies/industrial-louvers/) - Industrial Louvers is a customer-focused, woman-owned and operated manufacturer of custom architectural metal products including architectural louvers, equipment screens, decorative grilles, sunshades and column covers. Since 1971, we have been helping meet the needs of designers, contractors and subcontractors across all segments of the construction industry. Our position as a leader in the industry is
- [Bruner/Cott & Associates](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bruner-cott-associates/) - Bruner/Cott & Associates was established in 1973 with a strong commitment to design excellence and to enhancing quality of life, economic vigor, and sense of community through thoughtful, sustainable design. The firm philosophy is rooted in the notion that appropriate and sensible design solutions derive from creative interpretation of place, program, and culture within the
- [Ashley McGraw](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ashley-mcgraw/) - Ashley McGraw’s core mission is to create architectural projects with a positive impact, and we measure this through the triple bottom line of environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Achieving this requires a passion for exploration and a deeply collaborative spirit. We believe in the power of great design to create buildings that are beautiful, enhance
- [TLC Engineering for Architecture](https://living-future.org/case-studies/tlc-engineering-for-architecture/) - TLC Engineering for Architecture is a dynamic building systems engineering firm with a diversity of talent, expertise and skill to deliver design projects that span the major markets and around the world. With more than 60 years of experience, multiple offices, a commitment to sustainable design and an enthusiastic embrace of leading-edge technology, TLC ranks among
- [Arch Nexus](https://living-future.org/case-studies/arch-nexus/) - Arch Nexus is a multi-disciplinary design firm with a practice reaching throughout the western United States. Our core values of Inspiration, Stewardship, and Regeneration drive us toward thoughtful, integrated solutions for our clients. We are an employee-owned organization that seeks to make social equity a more visible part of the sustainability spectrum. Employee Response HOW HAVE
- [HCMA Architecture + Design](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hcma-arhitecture-design/) - HCMA Architecture + Design is a firm that has been recognized nationally and internationally for service and design excellence. The studio environment is intentionally open to foster dialogue and problem solving and supports our collaborative approach. HCMA has worked on a broad range of building types including education, civic, cultural, recreation and health-care. HCMA continually strives
- [Cundall](https://living-future.org/case-studies/cundall/) - Cundall is an international multi-disciplinary consultancy operating from over 20 locations across the globe. Providing building services engineering, sustainable design, lighting design and acoustic services, our teams have designed industry leading buildings which have pushed the boundaries in sustainable design and have been recognised at various industry awards. We are the first consultant in the world
- [Archimania's Office](https://living-future.org/case-studies/archimanias-office/) - Vital Stats Project Team Building Systems Information Mechanical Heating and Cooling The archimania office building consists of two geothermal variable speed fan and variable speed compressor heat pumps. One heat pumps serves the open office seating area and operates in a single zone variable air volume (VAV) configuration. The second heat pumps serves office and
- [Eindhoven DC4](https://living-future.org/case-studies/eindhoven-dc4/) - Prologis noticed the demand in low-carbon logistics and facilitated with the design and construction of Prologis Park Eindhoven DC4: a new generation of warehouses, offering a whole lot more than four walls and a roof.
- [The Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-fahy-commons-for-public-engagement-and-interaction/) - Muhlenberg College has put forth a built example of their deep commitment to sustainability with the Fahy Commons For Public Engagement and Innovation. Housing multiple offices, classrooms, art studio, and maker space, Fahy Commons is rooted in biophilic design – design that brings us in touch with nature both through direct and indirect experiences.
- [CROSSVILLE RETRO ACTIVE 2.0, SHADES 2.0, and COLOR BLOX 2.0](https://living-future.org/case-studies/crossville-lpc/) - As the first tile manufacturer in Tennessee (est. 1986), Crossville is the leading American manufacturer of beautiful, sustainable solutions that advance the frontiers of tile design. From introducing the nation’s first large-format porcelain tiles, to becoming the first and only net consumer of tile waste materials (meaning we recycle even more than we produce), to
- [CARNEGIE FABRICS BIO XOREL FABRIC](https://living-future.org/case-studies/carnegie-fabrics-bio-xorel-fabric/) - Since its creation in 1981, Xorel’s simplicity has been integral to its environmental impact. Its extruded, solution dyed yarn was the critical element in creating a material that was high on performance and light on the planet. Since that moment 35 years ago, Carnegie has strived to improve its environmental footprint achieving some major industry
- [HUMANSCALE SMART (DIFFRIENT SMART™, SMART™ PLUS, SMART™ OCEAN)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-smart-diffrient-smart-smart-plus-smart-ocean/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [INDUSTRIAL LOUVERS CUSTOM ALUMINUM SUNSHADES WITH FLUROPON PURE KYNAR FINISH](https://living-future.org/case-studies/industrial-louvers-custom-aluminum-sunshades/) - Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI) is a customer-focused, woman owned and operated manufacturer of custom architectural metal products including architectural louvers, equipment screens, decorative grilles and sunshades. Its position as a leader in the industry is not only based on its reputation of crafting products of the highest quality and providing unmatched customer service, but also
- [The Monarch School Studio](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-monarch-school-studio/) - The Monarch School Studio serves as an environmental stewardship and educational tool that engages students and the Houston community. It achieves a two-fold mission as a demonstration, hands-on space as well as provides a place for students to connect with nature. Climate responsive design features allow for both active and passive technologies which can be controlled by the students through daily choices and interactivity.
- [King County Solid Waste Division - Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station](https://living-future.org/case-studies/king-county-solid-waste-division-vashon-recycling-and-transfer-station/) - Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station was constructed in 1999 on 9.4 acres at the north end of the closed Vashon Landfill. It is bordered on the other sides by Island Center Forest. The facility includes a scalehouse, recycling area and transfer building. The station serves residents and businesses on Vashon Island.
- [Antigua Solar Cabin](https://living-future.org/case-studies/antigua-solar-cabin/) - Antigua Solar Cabin is a small residential project located in the Carribean.
- [Sonoma Academy & Guild Commons](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sonoma-academy-guild-commons/) - VITAL STATS PROJECT TEAM Place Petal 01. Limits to Growth Imperative Before the construction of the Maker and Grange Studio, the site was an underutilized space on the Sonoma Academy campus. Early in conceptual design, the focus was to work with the natural, topographical flow of the site to reduce disturbance. This lead to a
- [Salt Lake County Library at Daybreak](https://living-future.org/case-studies/salt-lake-city-library-at-daybreak/) - The Salt Lake County Library at Daybreak is a public project located in a transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly mixed-use community. As a 21st century library the building and site have become an important hub of information and events, a community building that can be enjoyed by everyone for all types of activities.
- [HUMANSCALE FREEDOM®](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-freedom/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [GULF STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/gulf-state-park-interpretive-center/) - With its educational purpose, high visibility resulting from its location next to Perdido Highway, and public availability, this building will become the defining element of Gulf State Park for many visitors.
- [Perkins Seed Classroom](https://living-future.org/case-studies/perkins-seed-classroom/) - For the SEED (Sustainable Energy Every Day) Classroom, the SEED Collaborative sought to construct the nation’s first sustainable, modular classroom as an equitable and sustainable solution to the ongoing issue of classroom space, while also providing a hands-on teaching tool that would teach and inspire students to be stewards of their environment. Approximately one in
- [R.W. Kern Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/r-w-kern-center/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusLiving CertifiedVersion of LBC2.1LocationAmherst, MA, USAProject Area16,940 SFStart of OccupancyApril 2016Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants36 PROJECT TEAM OwnerHampshire CollegeProject ManagerCarl WeberArchitectBruner/Cott & Associates, Inc.General ContractorWright Builders, Inc.Mechanical EngineerKohler & Lewis EngineersElectrical EngineerR.W. Sullivan EngineeringPlumbingKohler & Lewis EngineersLighting DesignLewis Lighting DesignGeotechnicalO'Reilly, Talbot & Okun AssociatesCivil EngineerBerkshire Design GroupLandscapeRIchard Burke AssociatesStructural EngineerFoley Buhl Roberts &
- [Arch | Nexus SAC](https://living-future.org/case-studies/arch-nexus-sac/) - Arch | Nexus SAC is an adaptive reuse of an existing one-story structure, located at 930 R Street in Sacramento, California. The prior use of the warehouse/office was converted into a professional office for Architectural Nexus, Inc., an architectural firm with an integrated practice (planning, landscape architecture, interior design) reaching throughout the western United States
- [MILL CREEK](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mill-creek/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationMoab,UT, USAProject Area4578 SFStart of OccupancyFebruary, 2021Occupancy TypeResidentialNumber of Occupants5 TEAM ROSTER OwnerCommunity RebuildsArchitectArchitectural NexusGeneral ContractorCommunity RebuildsMEP EngineeringResource Engineering GroupInterior DesignerArchitectural NexusCivil EngineerJones & Demille EngineeringWater Consulatant2020 EngineeringLandscapeLPA Design Studios 3.1 EQUITY PETAL I15 HUMAN SCALE + HUMANE PLACES The site subdivision contains a connection point with a highly
- [ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER PRESCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/environmental-nature-center-preschool/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationNewport Beach, CA, USAProject Area5900 SFStart of OccupancySeptember 2019Occupancy TypeEducationalNumber of Occupants10 ; 72 students daily TEAM ROSTER OwnerEnvironmental Nature CenterArchitectLPA Design StudiosGeneral ContractorConsolidated ContractorsMechanical EngineerLPA Design StudiosStructural EngineerLPA Design StudiosInterior DesignerLPA Design StudiosConstruction Management CompanyGriffin StructuresLighting DesignLPA Design StudiosFurniture/ furnishingsEnvironmental Nature CenterCertification ConsultantLPA Design StudiosLandscapeLPA Design Studios PLACE
- [WILLIAMS COLLEGE CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS, FELLOWS HALL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/williams-college-center-for-development-economics-fellows-hall/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationWilliamstown, MA USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area17,120 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2018Occupancy TypeResidentialNumber of Occupants30 PROJECT TEAM OwnerWilliams CollegeGeneral ContractorCummings General ContractorArchitectPBDWMechanical EngineerKohler Ronan, LLCStructural EngineerGilsanz Murray SteficekSpec ConsultantConstruction Specifications, Inc. Civil EngineerGuntlow & Associates, Inc.LandscapeTowers | Golde Landscape ArchitectsCertification ConsultantAtelier TenAcoustical ConsultantLongman LindseyElevator ConsultantIros Elevator, LLCCost EstimatorFenessy, Consulting ServicesKitchen ConsultantRomano GatlandLighting
- [PCC DOWNTOWN](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pcc-downtown/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationSeattle, WA, USAProject Area18913 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2021Occupancy TypeCommercialNumber of Occupants54 PROJECT TEAM OwnerPCC Community MarketsGeneral ContractorWoodman ConstructionArchitectMG2Mechanical EngineerWilliams Mechanical Structural EngineerQuantumInterior DesignerPCC Community MarketsElectrical Consultant, Lighting DesignSeaTac ElectricMechanical DesignHarris GroupFood Service DesignBargreen EllingsonCertification ConsultantSilliker & Partners PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH IMPERATIVE The property is located in
- [PCC KIRKLAND](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pcc-kirkland/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationKirkland, WA, USAProject Area21339 SFStart of OccupancyJanuary 2022Occupancy TypeCommercialNumber of Occupants52 PROJECT TEAM OwnerPCC Community MarketsGeneral ContractorWoodman ConstructionArchitectMG2Mechanical EngineerWilliams Mechanical Mechanical DesignHarris GroupStructural EngineerQuantumInterior DesignerPCC Community MarketsElectrical Consultant, Lighting DesignSeaTac ElectricFood Service DesignBargreen EllingsonRefrigeration ConsultantKey MechanicalEnvironmental Graphics DesignWestern NeonCertification ConsultantSilliker & Partners PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH IMPERATIVE
- [BOSTON RESOURCES](https://living-future.org/case-studies/boston-resources/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationBoston, MA, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area8545 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2020Occupancy TypeCommercial Building PROJECT TEAM OwnerBoston Building Materials Resource CenterOwner RepresentativePaul H. La PointeGeneral ContractorLandmark StructuresArchitectBlack River ArchitectsMEP EngineerWozny/ Barber & AssociatesStructural EngineerKanyao Lala, Professional EngineerCivil EngineerBoston Coastal ConsultingEnergy ConsultantDEAP Energy Group, LLCSurveyorFramingham Survey ConsultantsFire Protection EngineerLVR Fire Corporation RENEWABLE PRODUCTION
- [SEMANS-GRISWORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HALL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/semans-grisworld-environmental-hall/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusEnergy Petal CertifiedVersion3.1LocationChestertown, MDTypologyBuildingGross Building Area12376 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2019Occupancy TypeEducational BuildingNumber of Occupants18 FTE, 100 students/day PROJECT TEAM OwnerWashington CollegeGeneral ContractorWhiting TurnerArchitect of RecordAyers Saint GrossMEP Engineer of RecordGipe AssociatesInterior DesignerAyers Saint GrossCivil EngineerDMS & AssociatesSEOR Morabito ConsultantsLandscapeAyers Saint GrossNet Zero ConsultantCMTA Inc.Green Building ConsultantAyers Saint Gross PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project
- [KAISER SANTA ROSA MOB 6](https://living-future.org/case-studies/kaiser-santa-rosa-mob-6/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationSanta Rosa, CA, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area87,300 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2018Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeHealthcareNumber of Occupants229 PROJECT TEAM OwnerNFS Capital Projects GroupGeneral ContractorTurner Construction CompanyArchitectHawley Peterson SnyderMechanical EngineerIntegral GroupElectrical ContractorRedwood Electric GroupInterior DesignerHawley Peterson SnyderPlumbingPan-Pacific MechanicalHVAC ContractorControl Air NorthCivil EngineerBrelje & Race Consulting EngineersLandscapeJoni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.Structural EngineerThornton TomasettiCommissioningEnovityCertification
- [TOWN OF MEDWAY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/town-of-medway-department-of-public-works/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationMedway, MA USATypologyExisting BuildingGross Building Area35,169 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2020Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeMunicipal BuildingNumber of Occupants15 PROJECT TEAM OwnerTown of MedwayGeneral ContractorColantonio, Inc.ArchitectHelene Karl Architects, Inc.Mechanical EngineerSeaman Engineering CorporationElectrical ContractorJohn Murphy Jr. Construction and ElectricalEngineering, Inc.Interior DesignerHelene Karl Architects, Inc.PlumbingSeaman Engineering CorporationCivil and Structural EngineerSymmes, Maini and McKee AssociatesLandscapeHelene Karl Architects,
- [CROTTY HALL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/crotty-hall/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationAmherst, Massachusetts, USATypologyExisting BuildingGross Building Area16,800 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2016Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducational BuildingNumber of Occupants28 PROJECT TEAM OwnerUMass Founcation Inc.General ContractorRideout BuildersArchitectMiller Pollin ArchitectureAssociate ArchitectSautter ArchitectureMEP EngineerVanZelm EngineersGeotechnical EngineeringO’Reilly, Talbot & OkunStructural EngineerRyan S. Hellwig, PWCivil EngineerBerkshire DesignLandscapeStephen Stimson AssociatesProject ManagerStranix AssociatesCertification ConsultantTranssolar, Inc. RENEWABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INFORMATION ENERGY PERFORMANCE
- [SANTA YSABEL NATURE CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/santa-ysabel-nature-center/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationSanta Ysabel, California, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area6,000 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2019Occupancy TypeEducational BuildingNumber of Occupants3 FTE; 19 daily visitors PROJECT TEAM OwnerCounty of San DiegoGeneral ContractorNielson Construction CaliforniaArchitectSILLMAN, Mark Baker, and Julio MedinaMEP EngineerIMEG Corporation, David C. Rosenberger and Allan A. UgaldeInterior DesignerSILLMAN, Mark Baker, and Julio MedinaCivil EngineerSnipes-Dye Associates,
- [Margaret A. Cargill Lodge - Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/wolf-ridge-environmental-learning-center/) - Founded in 1971, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center was the first environmentallearning center in the nation to be accredited as a K-12 school and is recognized nationally andinternationally as a leader in environmental education. During the school year, more than 15,000 children, teachers and parent chaperones head to our campus to have their own adventure
- [Watershed](https://living-future.org/case-studies/watershed/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationSeattle, WAGross Building Area72, 400 SFStart of OccupancyJuly 2020Full Time Equivalent Occupants350 TEAM ROSTER OwnerFremont Watershed Realty, LLCArchitectWeber ThompsonGeneral ContractorTurnerMEPWSPStructural EngineerDCICivil EngineerKPFFLandscapeWeber ThompsonCertification ConsultantWeber Thompson, Jared Siliker and Skanska TI General ContractorsShuchart, DowBuiltTI ArchitectsKang Modern, Gensler, JPC Architects, Weber Thompson The Watershed Building (previously called the Titan Living Building
- [Unison Networks Windsor Substation Switchroom](https://living-future.org/case-studies/unison-networks-windsor-substation-switchroom/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC4.0LocationHastings, New ZealandProject Area53 square metersStart of OccupancyApril 2022 TEAM ROSTER OwnerUnison NetworksArchitectCharissa Snijders ArchitectGeneral ContractorGemcoMEPTricia Love Consultants/Unison NetworksStructural EngineerLHT DesignLandscapeSouth Pacific Landscapes/Resilio StudioCertification ConsultantTricia Love Consultants When Unison’s Windsor Substation 11kV switchboard reached the end of its life, Unison saw an opportunity to pilot a revolutionary, low-carbon switchroom,
- [Sustainable Buildings Research Centre](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sustainable-buildings-research-centre/) - The Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) is a multi-disciplinary organization that brings together a wide range of researchers to holistically address the challenges of making our buildings sustainable and effective places in which to live and work. The SBRC’s mission is to assist in the rapid decarbonisation of our built environment. The SBRC brings together
- [LOOM HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/loom-house/) - The site was previously developed with an existing home. The Loom House began as a Moldstad-designed home comprised of a main and guest residence, referred to as the South and the North house respectively, and linked by an outdoor patio. The owners live in the South house and utilize the garage and an adjunct below-level
- [MOHAWK + DALTILE TORONTO SHOWROOM](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mohawk-daltile-toronto-showroom/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationToronto, Ontario, CanadaProject Area5041 SFStart of OccupancyJune 2019Number of Occupants7 TEAM ROSTER ClientMohawk Group and DaltileArchitectMcLennan Design, Christine Lintott ArchitectsGeneral ContractorFlat Iron Building Group Inc.MEP EngineerIntegral GroupGreen Building ConsultantMcLennan DesignBuilding ManagerTerrier Properties PLACE PETAL I03. HABITAT EXCHANGE IMPERATIVE The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy was selected because it was listed
- [WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/westwood-hills-nature-center/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationSt. Louis Park, MN, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area13,565 SFStart of OccupancyJune 2020Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeInstitutionalNumber of Occupants6 FTENumber of Visitors80/day; 200 peak PROJECT TEAM OwnerCity of St. Louis ParkConstruction ManagerRJM ConstructionArchitectHGA Architects and EngineersMechanical EngineerHGA Architects and EngineersElectrical EngineerHGA Architects and EngineersInterior DesignerHGA Architects and EngineersPlumbing EngineerHGA Architects and EngineersCivil EngineerHGA
- [CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, IL CITY AND POLICE HEADQUARTERS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/city-of-countryside-il-city-and-police-headquarters/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationCountryside, IL, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area34,600 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2019Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeGovernmentNumber of Occupants36Number of Visitors20 PROJECT TEAM OwnerCity of CountrysideGeneral ContractorFrederick Quinn CorporationArchitectDewberry ArchitectsMechanical EngineerDewberry EngineersElectrical ContractorDewberry Engineers Interior DesignerDewberry ArchitectsPlumbingDewberry EngineersFire ProtectionDewberry EngineersCivil EngineerEriksson Engineering and AssociatesLandscapeHitchcock Design GroupStructural EngineerDewberryCommissioningSmith Seckman ReidCertification ConsultantDewberry ArchitectsEducational SignageCardosi Kiper Design Group
- [SUCCESS HIGH SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/success-high-school/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationWoodburn, OR, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area11,640 SFStart of OccupancyAugust 2018Occupancy TypeEducationalNumber of Occupants10Number of Visitors88 PROJECT TEAM OwnerWoodburn School District ArchitectOpsis ArchitectureMechanical EngineerInterface EngineeringElectrical ContractorInterface EngineeringInterior DesignerOpsis ArchitecturePlumbingInterface EngineeringCivil EngineerCardnoLandscapeGreenworks PCStructural EngineerKPFF Consulting EngineersWetland ConsultantPacific Habitat Services, Inc.Owners RepresentativeJJ Henri Co IncSpecificationsJLC Architectural Consulting RENEWABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INFORMATION ENERGY PERFORMANCE
- [DRUMLIN FARM ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/drumlin-farm-environmental-learning-center/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationLincoln, MA, USATypologyNew BuildingGross Building Area3715 SFStart of OccupancyJune 2018Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeCommercialNumber of Occupants15 PROJECT TEAM OwnerMassachusetts Audubon SocietyGeneral ContractorChapman ConstructionArchitectMaclay ArchitectsMechanical EngineerEngineering Services of Vermont, LLCCivil EngineerSamiotes Consultants, IncLandscapeCBA Landscape ArchitectsStructural EngineerEngineering Ventures, PCCertification ConsultantEnergy Balance Inc. RENEWABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INFORMATION ENERGY PERFORMANCE & EUI Renewable TypeSolar Electric (PV)Total
- [FORT BRADSHAW RENOVATION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/fort-bradshaw-renovation/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusLiving CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationWilliamstown, MA, USAGross Building Area12,875 SFStart of OccupancyFebruary 2021Number of Occupants13 TEAM ROSTER OwnerWilliams CollegeArchitectMesick Cohen Wilson Baker ArchitectsGeneral ContractorA/Z CorportationMEP EngineerQuantum Engineering Co. P.C.Structural EngineerSpring Line DesignInterior DesignerMesick Cohen Wilson Baker ArchitectsBuilding Science- EnvelopeCamroden AssociatesCivil EngineerGuntlow and AssociatesLandscapeJSR & AssociatesGreen Building ConsultantSustainable Design Consulting, LLCCommissioning AgentMH Professional Engineering,
- [ZERO COTTAGE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zero-cottage/) - Zero Cottage is an investigation of compact, sustainable urban development. Composed of a 66-square-meter loft townhouse set over a 40-square-meter workshop, Zero Cottage pairs with an existing renovated Edwardian to complete an active mixed-use complex combining cultural, commercial and residential uses on a typical neighborhood lot. The project continues the evolution of an urban site
- [WILLOWBROOK HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/willowbrook-house/) - Sunshine Mathon designed and remodeled the Willowbrook house with the primary goal of providing his family with an inspiring and comfortable place to live. A critical aspect of the inspiration was to reduce the impact of his family’s lifestyle on the land, and the community in which they live. Though Mathon had a tacit goal
- [WEST BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/west-berkeley-public-library/) - In 2009, The City of Berkeley adopted their climate action plan with an aggressive goal: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% (below 2000 levels) by 2020 and by 80% by 2050. To reach their target, the city realized they would need every new building to operate at net zero energy. In 2008, a measure was
- [Sacred Heart Lower & Middle School Stevens Library](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sacred-heart-lower-middle-school-stevens-library/) - The Sacred Heart School (SHS) Lower and Middle School campus includes four new buildings that have been arranged around a large, landscaped space to preserve existing heritage oak trees. The new buildings include two classroom spaces, a performing arts and assembly hall, and the Stevens Library. The Stevens Library is the academic and social heart
- [SUSTAINABLE DREAMS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sustainable-dreams/) - Owner David Kendall spent his career as a marine biologist, acutely aware of the impacts of climate change upon ecosystems and human life. Upon retirement, he and his wife decided to take environmental responsibility into their own hands and lower their carbon footprint as much as possible. In 2012, they downsized to a house in
- [PNC Bank Davies & Andrew Branch](https://living-future.org/case-studies/pnc-bank-davies-andrew-branch/) - With the Davie & Andrews Branch in Ft. Lauderdale, PNC sets a new industry benchmark for high-performance retail bank branch design by achieving net zero energy. This project represented an evolution of PNC’s Green Branch® prototype which was the first design to receive LEED Volume Certification and which led PNC to build more newly-constructed LEED certified
- [Mission House Zero](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mission-house-zero/) - The Mission Zero House, a 1901 historic preservation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a 1,500 square foot single family home in a climate with four distinct seasons (temperatures ranging from 95°F to -20°F [35°C to -28°C]). Occupied by the Grocoff family (Matt, Kelly and their two young daughters), the intent of Mission Zero House is
- [Kohler Environmental Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/kohler-environmental-center/) - Some schools build environmentally responsible buildings; some schools teach environmental responsibility. At Choate Rosemary Hall, the Kohler Environmental Center, a laboratory for living, brings these two objectives together. The new LEED Platinum 29,325-square-foot academic and residential facility, designed to achieve net-zero energy usage, accommodates cohorts of up to 20 students for a total-immersion environmental living
- [Journey to Net Zero](https://living-future.org/case-studies/journey-to-net-zero/) - The purpose of this project is partly contained in its name, Journey to Net Zero, but the purpose generally is to refit a century-old Seattle home to produce all of its energy, and to have edible and pleasant landscaping that is a resource for humans and wildlife. The project has a broad environmental focus that
- [DPR SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/dpr-san-francisco-office/) - DPR Construction set out to demonstrate that Net Zero Energy Certified buildings are accessible to a wide range of companies, not just those that are sustainability experts or that have large construction budgets. DPR’s San Francisco office was designed with aggressive energy efficiency goals—a target of net positive energy production achieved through reduction of energy
- [CASA SN](https://living-future.org/case-studies/casa-sn/) - This single-family, detached house is located at a 10-minutes drive from the splendid Garda Lake in Italy. The project is a new construction on a greyfield site, previously a garden centre. The project includes the demolition of the old structures, land remediation, and the construction of a 1-story residential unit. Several features of the site
- [BALLARD NZE HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ballard-nze-house/) - The Ballard NZE House is a helping fix the green building industry’s identity problem. Eric Thomas and Alexandra Salmon have opened up their Seattle home for several public tours and they’ve found that many people think it costs exponentially more than standard construction. And who can blame them? The most publicized “green” homes are usually
- [AMERICAN SAMOA EPA OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/american-samoa-epa-office-2/) - The United States Territory of American Samoa, located just 14 degrees south the equator and just west of the international dateline, has a unique set of climate, cultural and environmental challenges. The local agency tasked with navigating these challenges is the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA). PROJECT WEBSITE epa.as.gov/first-leed-platinum-certified-green-building Vital Stats Certification StatusNet Zero Energy
- [2938 MADRONA](https://living-future.org/case-studies/2938-madrona/) - 2938 Madrona Street in Bellingham, WA, was the 100th home to enter into the Kulshan Community Land Trust, an organization that promotes beautifully-designed, energy-efficient homes. The home was developed in partnership with The Cascade Joinery, a design-build firm that specializes in green building and custom timber work. Located in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood, this affordable, low carbon-footprint
- [ZERO ENERGY HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zero-energy-house-2/) - The Zero Energy House (ZEH) is a home designed to achieve net zero energy over the course of the year through energy efficient features and solar energy systems. Innovative C21 PV roof slates, the first integrated PV system of its type in New Zealand, produce more energy than required to run the house. The home started as
- [VALI HOMES PROTOTYPE 1](https://living-future.org/case-studies/vali-homes-prototype-1/) - A triumvirate team of Developer/Sustainability-Consultant, Architect, and General Contractor engaged in creating a standard plan prototype house for infill lots in downtown Phoenix. The three main goals were to: Create a prototype house inspired by the “case-study” homes of the 1960’s, designed with time and place in mind, and to the highest standard of sustainability possible. Create a
- [Lopez Community Land Trust - Common Ground](https://living-future.org/case-studies/lopez-community-land-trust-common-ground/) - In May 2009, San Juan County Building Department issued Final Occupancy Permits for Common Ground, Lopez Community Land Trust’s fourth affordable housing neighborhood and their first net-zero energy neighborhood in the state of Washington. Common Ground consists of 11 single-family affordable homes. Additionally, LCLT built an office and two affordable rental units. The 11 homes
- [IDeAs Z2 Design Facility](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ideas-z2-design-facility/) - In 2007, when green building typically meant incremental improvements in design and performance, Integral Group (formerly Integrated Design Associates “IDeAs”) set out for radical change. This approach culminated in the creation of the The IDeAs Z2Design Facility, a net zero energy building that emits no carbon dioxide. Through an integrated design approach focused on plug
- [Fallgren Naturally Healthy Home](https://living-future.org/case-studies/fallgren-naturally-healthy-home/) - This 1,600 sq ft (interior), 2 bedroom, 1 bath home was completed in the spring of 2016 and features super-insulated strawbale walls, natural clay plasters, adobe mass accent walls, straw-clay partition walls, reclaimed wood, stained concrete floors, photovoltaics, hybrid heat pump water heater, efficient lighting, high fire-resistance, and an age-in-place layout. The Fallgrens had dreamt
- [DPR San Diego](https://living-future.org/case-studies/dpr-san-diego/) - In 2008, the DPR Construction San Diego regional office made the transition from renter to owner with a purchase of a twenty-five year old “C-class” office building two blocks away from their existing space. By starting with an integrative design process and high performing team, they were able to isolate specific strategies of sustainability that
- [DPR Construction's Pheonix Regional Office](https://living-future.org/case-studies/dpr-constructions-pheonix-regional-office/) - A living laboratory for the community, DPR Construction’s new office is a unique example of urban revitalization and sustainability. Conceptualized as a “net-zero energy workplace of the future,” DPR Construction (DPR) created an open-office environment housing 58 workstations and floater spaces, nine conference / training / innovation / mediated technology rooms, support spaces, fully-equipped gym/locker
- [Hood River Middle School Music & Science Building](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hood-river-middle-school-music-science-building/) - The Music and Science Building is the latest addition to the Hood River Middle School (HRMS) campus in Hood River, Oregon. It provides a new facility to serve the school’s remarkable and unique Outdoor Classroom Project based on the principles of Permaculture. Situated directly adjacent to the historic main school building on the campus, the
- [THE PUTNEY SCHOOL FIELD HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-putney-school-field-house/) - “This is not just a gym. . . . We want this to be a place where our students can learn about being environmentally responsible, so that later in life, when they are making choices, they can say it’s possible.” –Randy Smith, CFO, The Putney School The field house began with a vision. The Putney
- [David & Lucile Packard Foundation Headquarters](https://living-future.org/case-studies/david-lucile-packard-foundation-headquarters/) - The headquarters for The David and Lucile Packard Foundation in Los Altos, California brings staff, grantees and partners together to solve the world’s most intractable problems. Passive, bioclimatic design strategies support the core philanthropic mission while serving as the basis of LEED Platinum building certification and Net Zero Energy performance. The Packard Foundation’s connection to
- [Chrisney Branch Library - Lincoln Heritage Public Building](https://living-future.org/case-studies/chrisney-branch-library-lincoln-heritage-public-building/) - In 2007, the Town of Chrisney, a small, rural community of fewer than 600 people, executed a feasibility study for a prospective library facility. The study revealed that a branch of the Lincoln Heritage Public Library could only be realized if it had virtually no operating costs due to the limited capacity of the local
- [ZERO ENERGY LOMBARDO WELCOME CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zero-energy-lombardo-welcome-cente/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationMillersville, PA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area14,600 SFOwner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeBusinessNumber of Occupants45 PROJECT TEAM OwnerThomas Waltz (Millersville University)Project ManagerSteve Strock (Millersville University)General ContractorJames Dipaolantonio (Perrotto Builders, Ltd.)ArchitectRussel Palaca (Spillman Farmer Architects)MEP EngineerShannon KaplanElectricalPagoda ElectricalEnergy MonitoringNRG Controls, Inc.PVTerraSol Energies, Inc. MECHANICAL VENTILATION A single DOAS with ERV serves the building. The system has VFD
- [WILDE LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/wilde-lake-middle-school/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationColumbia, MD, USATypologyBuildingProject Area106,622 SFOwner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducationalNumber of Occupants800 PROJECT TEAM OwnerHoward County Public School SystemProject ManagerHoward County Public School SystemGeneral ContractorOak Contracting, LLCArchitectTCA Architects, LLCMEP EngineerJames Posey Associates, Inc.Lighting DesignJames Posey Associates, Inc.GeotechnicalHillis-Carnes EngineeringCivil and LandscapeFisher, Collins & Carter, Inc.StructuralJohnson EngineeringRoofing EngineerGale AssociatesSolar EngineerSepiSolar, IncAcoustical EngineerMiller, Beam and Paganelli,
- [THE CORK HAUS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-cork-haus/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationSeattle, WA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area1,711 SFStart of OccupancyJanuary 2015Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerDwell DevelopmentOwner RepresentativeAnthony MaschmedtArchitectJW ArchitectsEnergy EngineerEvergreen CertifiedKey SubcontractorsPuget Sound Solar, Washington State University, Built Green BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specificationR-31.4. Double 2x4 stud wall, 12” cavity dense-packed R-46
- [SFO - 1057 - AIRFIELD OPERATIONS FACILITY (AOF)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sfo-1057-airfield-operations-facility-aof/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationSan Francisco, CA, USATypologyRenovationProject Area20,240 SFStart of OccupancyJune 2014Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants12 PROJECT TEAM OwnerSan Francisco International AirportOwner RepresentativeJoshua Heth (City and County of San Francisco)Project ManagerRaniel Camacho (City and County of San Francisco)General ContractorTrivco Construction, SVALA Construction, Inc, Albion Power CompanyArchitectDerrick Homer (City and County of San Francisco)MechanicalJoshua Heth
- [ROCKY ROAD STRAW BALE | COMMUNITY REBUILDS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/rocky-road-straw-bale-community/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationMoab, UT, USATypologyBuildingProject Area1,150 SFOwner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants1 PROJECT TEAM OwnerZach ArhensContractorCommunity RebuildsFounding DirectorEmily NiehausExecutive DirectorRikki EpersonPlannerReid Saunders BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specification30. StrawbaleRoof R value50Floor R value15Window to Wall Ratio17%Window U Value0.31Window descriptionVinyl frame, double paned.Air infiltration rate and sealing protocolStrawbale results in a continuous
- [REDFORD CONSERVANCY FOR SUSTAINABILITY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/redford-conservancy-for-sustainabilit/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationClaremont, CA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area10,631 SFOwner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducational BuildingNumber of Occupants4 PROJECT TEAM OwnerPitzer CollegeOwner RepresentativeBev Lloyd (Pitzer College)Project ManagerIntegral GroupGeneral ContractorKar ConstructionArchitectCarrier JohnsonMEP EngineerIntegral GroupLighting DesignIntegral GroupCommissioningIntegrated Commissioning SolutionsCivilAndreasen Engineering, Inc.GeotechnicalLGC Valley, Inc. Geotechnical ConsultingLandscapeStudio MLAStructuralJohn Labib AssociatesEnergy ModelingIntegral Group BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specification3. Existing
- [PURDUE UNIVERSITY ROSS RESERVE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/purdue-university-ross-reserve/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationWest Lafayette, IN, USATypologyBuildingProject Area1,248 Square FeetStart of OccupancySeptember 1, 2017Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducationalNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerPurdue University - Department of Biological SciencesOwner RepresentativeKerry RabenoldProject Certification LeadMichael GulichProject ManagerJames NavilleGeneral ContractorEdwards Heating & CoolingElectrical EngineerEdwards Heating & CoolingPlumbingEdwards Heating & CoolingInsulationEdwards Heating & CoolingExcavationHack ExcavatingConcreteEly ConcreteSolar ArraySolar
- [MADRONA PASSIVE HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/madrona-passive-house/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationSeattle, Washington, USATypologyBuildingProject Area3,397 SFStart of OccupancyNovember 2015Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeResidentialNumber of Occupants4 project team OwnerJabe Blumenthal and Julie EdsforthArchitectSHED Architecture & DesignGeneral ContractorHammer and HandMEP EngineerPetra Heating and Air Conditioning - HVAC, KDP Plumbing - PlumbingEnergy EngineerDan WhitmoreElectrical EngineerPolarity ElectricSpecialty consultants and rolesArtisan Electric, Inc. - Installation of
- [LINCOLN LN RESIDENCE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/lincoln-ln-residence/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationHolladay, UT, USATypologyBuildingProject Area3,708 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2017Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants5 project team OwnerAmir HaskicProject ManagerAmir HaskicGeneral ContractorAmir HaskicEnergy EngineerDavid W Griffin IIKey SubcontractorsZero Net Energy - PV Array building systems information Wall R value25Roof R value49WindowsU values = 0.34, SHGC = 0.3HVAC SystemAir source heat
- [LAKELINE LEARNING CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/lakeline-learning-center/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationAustin, TX, USATypologyBuildingProject Area23,475 SFOwner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducationalNumber of Occupants40 project team OwnerFoundation CommunitiesProject ManagerSunshine Mathon / Aubrie ChristensenGeneral ContractorBEC AustinArchitecthatch + ulland owen architectsMechanical EngineerAPTUS EngineeringElectrical EngineerAPTUS EngineeringLighting DesignAPTUS EngineeringInterior Designhatch + ulland owen architectsPlumbingAPTUS EngineeringStructuralIntegrity StructuralLandscape ArchitectStudio BalconesKey SubcontractorsIntegral Group (energy modeling, daylighting), Harvested Rain Solutions (rainwater
- [KING COUNTY PARKS NORTH UTILITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/king-county-parks-north-utility-maintenance-facility/) - project description The North Utility Maintenance Facility is a capital asset managed by the King County Parks and Recreation Division (KCParks). It is an existing Parks maintenance and operations facility that includes a crew/ workshop building and a parking/ workshop building. The work of the North Utility crew supports the maintenance and operation of King
- [INDIGO | HAMMOND + PLAYLE ARCHITECTS STUDIO AND OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/indigo-hammond-playle-architects-studio-and-office/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationDavis, CA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area4,100 SFStart of OccupancyJanuary 2015Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeOfficeNumber of Occupants11 Project team OwnerIndigo | Hammond + Playle Architects, LLPProject ManagerJonathan HammondProject RepresentativeSusan RainierGeneral ContractorSIRA Contractors CorporationArchitectIndigo | Hammond + Playle Architects, LLPMEP EngineerIndigo | Hammond + Playle Architects, LLPEnergy EngineerAccurate EnergyElectrical EngineerM. Neils Engineering, Inc.Lighting DesignM.
- [HIGHLAND DR](https://living-future.org/case-studies/highland-dr/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationHolladay, UT, USATypologyRenovationProject Area2,240 SFStart of OccupancyMarch 2017Owner OccupiedPartialOccupancy TypeCommercial & ResidentialNumber of Occupants8 PROJECT TEAM OwnerOlympus Property Solutions, LLCProject ManagerAmir HaskicGeneral ContractorAmir HaskicEnergy EngineerDavid W Griffin IIElectrical EngineerImpulse ElectricKey SubcontractorsPV - Solar Fulfillment BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value30Roof R value and section specification49LightingLEDHVACAir Source Heat PumpVentilationNatural
- [HADERA KINDERGARTENS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hadera-alfa/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationHadera, IsraelTypologyBuildingProject Area9,849 SFOwner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducationalNumber of Occupants35 PROJECT TEAM OwnerHadera Development CompanyProject ManagerHadera Development CompanyArchitectHeidi AradMechanical EngineerAvner VishkinElectrical EngineerBar-Akiva EngineeringInterior DesignHeidi AradStructuralGalinskyKey SubcontractorsAlfa Sustainable Projects, Ltd PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND STORY OF PROJECT This project was created with the main purpose of raising awareness among the kindergarteners about
- [GREEN IDEA HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/green-idea-house/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationHermosa Beach, CA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area2,150 SFStart of OccupancyApril 2012Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants3 PROJECT TEAM OwnerRobert and Monica FortunatoProject ManagerOwnersGeneral ContractorOwnersDesignerOwnersMEP EngineerP2S EngineeringLighting DesignChris Bowsher - Lighting Design StudioSpecialty ContractorsCharisse Bartholomew - Green Point Rater; Gary Klein - Hot Water Systems Design; Harding Construction and Sustainable
- [ENTEGRITY HEADQUARTERS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/entegrity-headquarters/) - Originally known as the Darragh Building, this project was renovated in 2016 in order to house the headquarters of Entegrity, a building performance optimization consulting company. The Darragh Building was designed by Noland Blass, Jr., of the Erhart, Eichenbaum, Rauch, & Blass firm in 1958 for the Darragh Company’s commercial and warehouse use and is
- [DESIGN ENGINEERS NET ZERO ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/design-engineers-net-zero-energy-improvements/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationCedar Rapids, IA, USATypologyRenovationProject Area14,800 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2016Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants45 PROJECT TEAM OwnerDesign Engineers, PCProject ManagerDwight Schumm (Design Engineers, PC)General ContractorEagle Point Solar BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specification16. 4" face brick, air space, 2" polystyrene board insulation, moisture barrier and wall sheathing, 6" metal
- [CRAVEN GAP RESIDENCE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/craven-gap-residence/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationAsheville, NC, USATypologyBuildingProject Area2,094 SFStart of OccupancyApril 2014Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerBradford + Susan ParkerProject ManagerDuncan McPhersonGeneral ContractorStanding Stone BuildersArchitectSamsel ArchitectsMEP EngineerVandemusser Design BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specificationR-24; R-19; R-20.7; R-13.1. Above-grade walls are fiber cement siding, building wrap
- [BIRCH HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/birch-house/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC31LocationBellingham, WA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area1,962 SFStart of OccupancyJanuary 2015Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants5 OwnerDaniel WelchProject Manager[Bundle] Design StudioArchitect[Bundle] Design StudioElectrical[Bundle] Design StudioLighting Design[Bundle] Design StudioInterior Design[Bundle] Design StudioGeneral ContractorTretwold ConstructionPlumbingSpectrum PlumbingStructuralBourne EngineeringCivilColleen MitchellEducationSustainable Connections BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specification31. GWB, 2x6 w/ roxul
- [BALLARD EMERALD STAR ZERO ENERGY HOME](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ballard-emerald-star-zero-energy-home/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationSeattle, WA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area2,218 SFStart of OccupancyAugust 2015Occupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants3 PROJECT TEAM OwnerDwell DevelopmentOwner RepresentativeAnthony MaschmedtArchitectCaron ArchitectureEnergy EngineerEvergreen CertifiedKey SubcontractorsPuget Sound Solar, Washington State University, Built Green BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R value and section specificationR-46. Double 2x4 stud wall, 12” cavity dense-packed R-46 cellulose,
- [ALPINE BRANCH LIBRARY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/alpine-branch-library/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedDate of CertificationFebruary 28, 2018Version of LBC3.1LocationAlpine, CA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area12,681 SFStart of OccupancyApril 2016Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypePublic Library project team OwnerCounty of San DiegoOwner RepresentativeSusan FreedProject ManagerMark ZabonikGeneral ContractorC.W. DriverArchitectDesign Architect: Manuel Oncina; Architect of Record: Ferguson Pape Baldwin ArchitectsMEP EngineerMcParlane & Associates, Inc.Energy EngineerBrummitt Energy AssociatesElectrical EngineerELEN ConsultingLighting DesignELEN ConsultingSpecialty
- [TILAL AL GHAF PAVILION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/tilal-al-ghaf-pavilion/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationTilal Al Ghaf, Dubai, UAETypologyBuildingGross Building Area3,433 SFStart of OccupancyJanuary 2020Occupancy TypeCommercial BuildingNumber of Occupants16 PROJECT TEAM Owner & Project ManagerMajid Al Futtaim PropertiesGeneral ContractorAl Tayer StocksArchitectKettle CollectiveMEP Engineer & Lighting DesignT20 EngineersStructural EngineerAl Burj Engineers (Substructure) & Eckersley O’Callaghan Engineers (Superstructure)Interior DesignKettle CollectiveLandscape ConsultantCracknellCivil EngineerT20 EngineersGreen Building
- [TAFT SCHOOL FACULTY HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/taft-school-faculty-house/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedDate of CertificationDecember 1, 2017Version of LBC3.1LocationWatertown, CT, USATypologyBuildingProject Area3,891 SFStart of OccupancyApril 2015Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle-Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerThe Taft SchoolProject ManagerElizabeth Disalvo, AIAGeneral ContractorMike Trolle + Chris Trolle, BPC Green Builders, Inc.ArchitectTrillium Architects, LLCMEP EngineerDean DeMague, High Performance Energy ServicesElectrical EngineerJason Kayfus, Amp Electric, LLCLighting DesignTrillium
- [WEST-MEC SW CAMPUS BUILDING X](https://living-future.org/case-studies/west-mec-sw-campus-building-x/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationBuckeye, AZ, USATypologyBuildingGross Building Area8,675 SFStart of OccupancyAugust 2018Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducational BuildingNumber of Occupants300 project team OwnerWestern Maricopa Education CenterProject ManagerDLR GroupArchitectDLR GroupContractorMcCarthy Building CompaniesMEP EngineerDLR GroupLighting DesignDLR GroupGeotechnicalRAMMCivilBowman Consulting (fka Atherton Engineering)LandscapeDLR GroupStructuralDLR GroupSpecialtyArchitechnologyFire ProtectionRolf Jensen & AssociatesCost EstimatorRider Levett Bucknall building systems information Wall R valueR15Wall DescriptionConcrete Masonry
- [SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT 4](https://living-future.org/case-studies/school-of-design-and-environment-4/) - The School of Design and Environment 4 (SDE4) is an inventive educational piece of architecture developed by the School of Design and Environment at the National University of Singapore, the institutional organization that promotes design, sustainability and education in South East Asia. SDE4 is the first new-build net-zero energy building in Singapore and it is
- [ROSE VILLA - THE OAKS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/rose-villa-the-oaks/) - vital stats Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationPortland, OR, USATypologyBuildingProject Area18,170 square metersStart of OccupancyJanuary 2019Occupancy TypeResidential BuildingNumber of Occupants24 project team OwnerRose Villa Senior LivingOwner RepresentativeBod JuddContractorKajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd (KOA)ArchitectGreen HammerContractorGreen Hammer building systems information Wall R value and section specificationR30, 2x8 DPC + 1.5" MWRoof R valueR53Floor R valueR16Windows3-pane Tilt/Turn, U
- [LINCOLN NET POSITIVE FARMHOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/lincoln-net-positive-farmhouse/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationLincoln, Massachusetts, USATypologyBuildingProject Area4,250 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2014Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants4 PROJECT STORY AND LEADERSHIP This modern farmhouse blends into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts – a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The President of Thoughtforms, an
- [KING STREET](https://living-future.org/case-studies/king-street/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedDate of CertificationSeptember 21, 2017Version of LBC3.1LocationSeattle, WA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area3,680 SFStart of OccupancyJune 2016Owner OccupiedNoOccupancy TypeOfficeNumber of Occupants18 PROJECT TEAM Owner1257 King, LLCProject ManagerJulian WeberGeneral ContractorBelotti + McHugh Design and Construction ServicesArchitectJulian Weber Architects, LTD.Lighting DesignJaidee Weber PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND STORY OF PROJECT JW Architects has been on a four-year
- [HONDA SMART HOME US](https://living-future.org/case-studies/honda-smart-home-us/) - VITAL STATS DESIGN PROCESS The name “Honda Smart Home” refers to the Smart design and use of energy. We therefore began with a holistic, integrated design process considering all aspects of sustainability. As with most “real-life” projects, our site required specific layout features in order to make full use of solar access, while providing for
- [HOUSTON ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER HQ](https://living-future.org/case-studies/harc-hq/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationThe Woodlands, TX, USATypologyBuildingGross Building Area18,601 SFStart of OccupancyMarch 2017Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeResearchNumber of Occupants26 PROJECT TEAM OwnerMustapha BeydounProject ManagerDavid A. KaczynskiGeneral ContractorBrookstone Construction ManagersArchitectGenslerMechanical EngineerCMTA Consulting EngineersElectrical EngineerCMTA Consulting EngineersLighting DesignGenslerInterior DesignGenslerPlumbingCMTA Consulting EngineersGeotechnical EngineerVogt EngineeringStructural EngineerWalter P MooreCivil EngineerWalter P MooreLandscapingClark Condon & Applied Habitats BUILDING SYSTEMS
- [OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND GREENHOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/overbrook-school-for-the-blind-greenhouse/) - The Overbrook School for the Blind M. Christine Murphy Horticulture and Education Center is a 2000 sf net-zero-energy greenhouse and classroom. As the LEED Consultant and Building Enclosure Commissioning Agent, Re:Vision brings a holistic approach to the project. The unique requirements of a greenhouse make enclosure commissioning valuable in reducing water and energy demands. To
- [OHM SWEET OHM](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ohm-sweet-ohm/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedDate of CertificationNovember 30, 2017Version of LBC3.1LocationRoseville, MN, USATypologyBuildingProject Area2,434 SFStart of OccupancySeptember 2016Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle-Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerMark + Kate HansonProject ManagerMarc SlootGeneral ContractorKerry Hage, Hage HomesArchitectMarc Sloot, Sala ArchitectsMEP EngineerMassmann GeothermalLighting DesignArchitect, Interior Designer, OwnerInterior DesignLilu InteriorsPlumbingHoss PlumbingKey SubcontractorsVerdant Electric BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R
- [NORTH COASTAL LIVE WELL HEALTH CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/north-coastal-live-well-health-center/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedLocationOceanside, CA, USATypologyBuildingGross Building Area54,560 SFStart of OccupancyAugust 2018Occupancy TypeGovernment Office & Live Well Regional CenterNumber of Regular Occupants50 PROJECT TEAM OwnerCounty of San DiegoProject ManagerCounty of San DiegoArchitectHMC ArchitectsContractorBalfour BeattyMEP EngineerSyska HennessyLighting DesignSyska HennessyCivilExcel EngineeringLandscapeArch McCulloughStructuralMiyamoto InternationalInterior DesignerHMC ArchitectsEnergy EngineerSyska HennessyCommissioning Consultant3QC BUILDING SYSTEMS INFORMATION Wall R valueR15Roof R
- [MINNEAPOLIS NET ZERO VICTORIAN](https://living-future.org/case-studies/minneapolis-net-zero-victorian/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedDate of CertificationDecember 11, 2017Version of LBC3.1LocationMinneapolis, MN, USATypologyBuildingProject Area3,640 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2016Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants2 PROJECT TEAM OwnerStewart + Linda HermanProject ManagerMarc Sloot + Sean MorrisseyGeneral ContractorSean Morrissey, Morrissey BuildersArchitectMarc Sloot, SALA ArchitectsMEP EngineerMassmann GeothermalSpecialty ConsultantsBuilding Knowledge, Inc.Key SubcontractorsInnovative Power Systems, Massman Geothermal BUILDING SYSTEMS
- [FIVE ELEMENTS HARVEST HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/five-elements-harvest-house/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationCuster, WA, USATypologyBuildingProject Area5,056 SFStart of OccupancyDecember 2016Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeSingle Family ResidenceNumber of Occupants4 PROJECT TEAM OwnerMichael + Deborah DeGolyerProject ManagerDominic Moceri + Michael DegolyerGeneral ContractorMoceri Construction, Inc.DesignerDeborah Todd, Building Design ServicesMEP EngineerDamon Van Den Top, DVDT EngineeringLighting DesignVillage LightingSpecialty ConsultantsMichael Degolyer: Biophilic Design, Natural/Daylighting Design, Green Building
- [ELECTRICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE - ZERO NET ENERGY CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/electrical-training-institute-zero-net-energy-center/) - The Electrical Training Institute (ETI) of Southern California is an education and training facility for electrical contractors run by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Los Angeles County Chapter and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11. Project scope of a full retrofit the existing 150,000 sq. ft. building to net zero energy
- [CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/creekside-community-high-school/) - Creekside Community High School is a 17,830 sf building located in Tigard, OR, which is a suburb of Portland. The building operates on a typical high school schedule with mostly full occupancy from approximately 8am-5pm from September 14th to June 16th, and reduced usage in the summer months. The building also has very limited use
- [ARCC EAST COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE AND ARCHIVES](https://living-future.org/case-studies/arcc-east-county-branch-office-and-archives/) - The ARCC East County Branch Office and Archives serve the County of San Diego Assessor, Recorder, and County Clerk. The facility is an office building of approximately 25,000 sf including a 15,100 sf ARCC branch office and a 9,900 sf archival storage facility. It is the first Net Zero Energy archive facility in the United
- [ADLAI STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL EAST ADDITION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/adlai-stevenson-high-school-east-addition/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationLincolnshire, IL, USATypologyBuildingProject Area53,800 SFStart of OccupancyAugust 2019Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducational BuildingNumber of Occupants560 PROJECT TEAM OwnerAdlai Stevenson High SchoolBuilding OperatorSodexo School ServicesArchitectWight & CompanySustainability ConsultantWight & CompanyStructural EngineerWight & CompanyMEP EngineerWight & CompanyCivil Engineer & Landscape ArchitectEriksson Engineering Associates, Ltd.Living Wall DesignNedlaw Living WallsPhotovoltaic DesignSEI Professional ServicesTechnology DesignPentegra
- [UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ECE BUILDING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/university-of-illinois-ece-building/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusZero Energy CertifiedVersion1.0LocationUrbana, IL, USATypologyExisting BuildingGross Building Area182,020 SFStart of OccupancyJuly 2014Owner OccupiedYesOccupancy TypeEducationNumber of Occupants1900 PROJECT TEAM OwnerUniversity of IllinoisGeneral ContractorWilliams Brothers Construction IncArchitectSmithGroup IncMEPKJWWInterior DesignerSmithGroup IncCivil EngineerTERRALandscapeSmithGroup Inc RENEWABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INFORMATION ENERGY PERFORMANCE Renewable TypeSolar Electric (PV)Total Renewable Capacity12,320 kWRenewable LocationOn-site and off-site PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND STORY OF THE
- [SUPERIOR ESSEX CAT 6+ LSHF](https://living-future.org/case-studies/superior-essex-cat-6-lshf/) - Superior Essex International LP is an industry leader in the manufacture of optical fiber and copper communications cable products and accessories used to interconnect enterprises, campuses, and communities worldwide. Product lines include Premises and Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber data cables, Wireless and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) coaxial cables and accessories, and Fire Alarm
- [THE GREEN POINT PROJECT](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-green-point-project-2/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationCowichan Bay, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaProject Area232 square metersStart of OccupancyAugust 2019Number of Occupants4 TEAM ROSTER OwnersKenneth Chooi and Fiona McLaganArchitectGreen Point Design CollectivePassive House ConsultantNido Design Inc.Design TeamGreen Point Design CollectiveContractorBernhardt Contracting Ltd.MEPIntegral Group Inc.Lighting DesignIntegral Group Inc.GeotechnicalMadrone Environmental Services Ltd.LandscapeVictoria Drakeford Landscape ArchitectStructuralSorenson TrilogyWastewater ManagementTrax Developments Ltd.
- [CHRISNEY LIBRARY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/chrisney-library/) - To the local community, the Chrisney Branch Library needed to serve as an education tool. The building itself was as a tactile demonstration of how a high-performance green building and renewable energy could be realized on a tight budget in a community with limited resources. In addition, the facility needed to elevate the human condition by
- [JOSEY PAVILLION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/josey-pavillion/) - The Dixon Water Foundation promotes healthy watersheds through sustainable land management to ensure that present and future generations of Texans have the water resources they need. To this end, the Foundation demonstrates environmentally and ecologically sound ranching practices on its four properties in north and west Texas, in addition to funding grants, hosting educational events,
- [SACRED HEART LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sacred-heart-lower-and-middle-school-library/) - The Sacred Heart School (SHS) Lower and Middle School campus includes four new buildings that have been arranged around a large, landscaped space to preserve existing heritage oak trees. The new buildings include two classroom spaces, a performing arts and assembly hall, and the Stevens Library. The Stevens Library is the academic and social heart
- [WEST BERKELEY BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/west-berkeley-branch-public-library/) - In 2009, The City of Berkeley adopted their climate action plan with an aggressive goal: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% (below 2000 levels) by 2020 and by 80% by 2050. To reach their target, the city realized they would need every new building to operate at net zero energy. In 2008, a measure was
- [OLD OAK DOJO](https://living-future.org/case-studies/old-oak-dojo-2/) - The Old Oak Dojo is a small, privately owned ancillary building, built next to a multi-family residence. It resides on a wooded lot in a dense urban neighborhood of Boston. The multipurpose studio space is available for educational gatherings, performances and a community space where neighbors can congregate to rediscover how to create healthy and
- [BROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/brock-environmental-center/) - The Brock Environmental Center will be the beachhead for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) lower bay programs, bringing the community together to solve complex environmental issues and empower the next generation of citizens through environmental education programs in the Chesapeake Bay. The center is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the
- [JOURNEY TO NET ZERO](https://living-future.org/case-studies/journey-to-net-zero-2/) - The purpose of this project is partly contained in its name, Journey to Net Zero, but the purpose generally is to refit a century-old Seattle home to produce all of its energy, and to have edible and pleasant landscaping that is a resource for humans & wildlife. The project has a broad environmental focus that
- [MADRONA HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/madrona-house/) - 2938 Madrona Street in Bellingham, WA, was the 100th home to enter into the Kulshan Community Land Trust, an organization that promotes beautifully-designed, energy-efficient homes. The home was developed in partnership with The Cascade Joinery, a design-build firm that specializes in green building and custom timber work. Located in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood, this affordable, low
- [HAWAII PREP ACADEMY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hawaii-prep-academy/) - Conceived as a high school science building dedicated to the study of alternative energy, the new Energy Lab at Hawaii Preparatory Academy functions as a zero-net-energy, fully sustainable building. The project’s fundamental goal is that of educating the next generation of students in the understanding of environmentally conscious, sustainable living systems. The building’s donor, the
- [AMERICAN SAMOA EPA OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/american-samoa-epa-office/) - The United States Territory of American Samoa, located just 14 degrees south the equator and just west of the international dateline, has a unique set of climate, cultural and environmental challenges. The local agency tasked with navigating these challenges is the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA).
- [COLLABORATIVE LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING AND SKOURTES TOWER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/collaborative-life-sciences-building-and-skourtes-tower/)
- [SUSTAINABLE DREAMS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sustainable-dreams-2/) - Owner David Kendall spent his career as a marine biologist, acutely aware of the impacts of climate change upon ecosystems and human life. Upon retirement, he and his wife decided to take environmental responsibility into their own hands and lower their carbon footprint as much as possible. In 2012, they downsized to a house in
- [SMITH BECHTEL ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSROOM](https://living-future.org/case-studies/smith-bechtel-environmental-classroom/) - Smith College’s Bechtel Environmental Classroom in Whately, Massachusetts is a new, 2,500 S.F. single-story wood-framed classroom building, acting as a field station for a 233-acre forest and pasture property. For the past 60 years the property has accommodated an astronomical observatory. Recently, Smith College declared its intention to open the pastoral setting to class activity,
- [DPR SAN FRANCISCO](https://living-future.org/case-studies/dpr-san-francisco/) - DPR Construction set out to demonstrate that Net Zero Energy Certified buildings are accessible to a wide range of companies, not just those that are sustainability experts or that have large construction budgets. DPR’s San Francisco office was designed with aggressive energy efficiency goals—a target of net positive energy production achieved through reduction of energy
- [ZHOME](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zhome-2/) - zHome was launched in 2006 as a market catalyst for deeply sustainable, climate neutral homes for the everyday person. Borne out of the context of years of small increments of improvement in environmental performance in green building, the creators sought to revolutionize the paradigm for what was possible, creating hope and action within the context
- [ZERO ENERGY HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zero-energy-house/) - The Zero Energy House (ZEH) is a home designed to achieve net zero energy over the course of the year through energy efficient features and solar energy systems. Innovative C21 PV roof slates, the first integrated PV system of its type in New Zealand, produce more energy than required to run the house. The home
- [ZERO COTTAGE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zero-cottage-2/) - Zero Cottage is an investigation of compact, sustainable urban development. Composed of a 66-square-meter loft townhouse set over a 40-square-meter workshop, Zero Cottage pairs with an existing renovated Edwardian to complete an active mixed-use complex combining cultural, commercial and residential uses on a typical neighborhood lot. The project continues the evolution of an urban site
- [WILLOWBROOK HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/willowbrook-house-2/) - Sunshine Mathon designed and remodeled the Willowbrook house with the primary goal of providing his family with an inspiring and comfortable place to live. A critical aspect of the inspiration was to reduce the impact of his family’s lifestyle on the land, and the community in which they live. Though Mathon had a tacit goal
- [PHIPPS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES](https://living-future.org/case-studies/phipps-center-for-sustainable-landscapes-3/) - Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s mission is to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants, advance sustainability and human and environmental wellbeing through action and research, and to celebrate its historic glass houses. The mission of the organization is evident in the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL). A restored brownfield is
- [TYSON LIVING LEARNING CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/tyson-living-learning-center-2/) - The Living Learning Center is located at Tyson Research Center, an environmental field station for Washington University in St. Louis. The site and building builds on the sustainable eco-systems research ongoing at Tyson. The site has been transformed from a degraded asphalt parking lot to a native landscaped garden replete with pervious concrete, local stone
- [PAINTERS HALL AT PRINGLE CREEK COMMUNITY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/painters-hall-at-pringle-creek-community/) - SALEM, OR Painters Hall is Pringle Creek’s Community Center, Café, Office, art gallery, and event venue. Originally built in the 1930’s, Painters Hall was renovated to LEED Platinum Net Zero Energy Building standards in 2010, demonstrating the potential of converting existing building stock into high‐performance, sustainable building sites. Painters Hall features simple low-­‐cost solutions for
- [PACKARD FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/packard-foundation-headquarters/) - LOS ALTOS, CA The headquarters for The David and Lucile Packard Foundation in Los Altos, California brings staff, grantees and partners together to solve the world’s most intractable problems. Passive, bioclimatic design strategies support the core philanthropic mission while serving as the basis of LEED Platinum building certification and Net Zero Energy performance. The Packard
- [MISSION ZERO HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mission-zero-house/) - ANN ARBOR, MI The Mission Zero House, a 1901 historic preservation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a 1,500 square foot single family home in a climate with four distinct seasons (temperatures ranging from 95°F to -20°F [35°C to -28°C]). Occupied by the Grocoff family (Matt, Kelly and their two young daughters), the intent of Mission
- [OMEGA CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/omega-center-for-sustainable-living/) - RHINEBECK, NY The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York provides innovative educational experiences that awaken the best in the human spirit. The Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) is a wastewater filtration facility that is designed to use the treated water for garden irrigation and in a greywater recovery system, Omega uses
- [HOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC/SCIENCE BUILDING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hood-river-middle-school-music-science-building-2/) - HOOD RIVER, OR The Music and Science Building is the latest addition to the Hood River Middle School (HRMS) campus in Hood River, Oregon. It provides a new facility to serve the school’s remarkable and unique Outdoor Classroom Project based on the principles of Permaculture. Situated directly adjacent to the historic main school building on
- [IDEAS Z2 DESIGN FACILITY](https://living-future.org/case-studies/ideas-z2-design-facility-2/) - SAN JOSE, CA In 2007, when green building typically meant incremental improvements in design and performance, Integral Group (formerly Integrated Design Associates “”IDeAs””) set out for radical change. This approach culminated in the creation of the The IDeAs Z2 Design Facility, a net zero energy building that emits no carbon dioxide. Through an integrated design
- [BERTSCHI SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSROOM](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bertschi-school-science-classroom/) - SEATTLE, WA Bertschi School Living Science Building, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood, was one of the first projects in the world to pursue the Living Building Challenge v2.0 criteria and the first to achieve it. This non‐profit elementary school science wing was collaboratively designed with the students’ input and pro‐bono by the entire design
- [DPR PHOENIX REGIONAL OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/dpr-phoenix-regional-office/) - PHOENIX, AZ A living laboratory for the community, DPR Construction’s new office is a unique example of urban revitalization and sustainability. Conceptualized as a “net-zero energy workplace of the future,” DPR Construction (DPR) created an open-office environment housing 58 workstations and floater spaces, nine conference / training / innovation / mediated technology rooms, support spaces,
- [MASON COUNTY OPERATIONS CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mason-county-operations-center/) - SHELTON, WA The new Mason County Public Utility District Johns Prairie Operations Center acts as a warehouse, utility field operations, vehicle maintenance, engineering, and as a substation for the Oregon district.
- [BULLITT CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bullitt-center-3/) - SEATTLE, WA The Bullitt Center is a six-story commercial office building in the Central Area of Seattle, WA. The Center is home to a number of commercial office tenants who are successfully operating their businesses, while working in a net-positive energy environment. The Bullitt Center aims to advance the awareness and adoption of high-performance building
- [EDITH GREEN WENDALL WYATT FEDERAL BUILDING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/edith-green-wendall-wyatt-federal-building/) - PORTLAND, OR The General Services Adminstration’s Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building is an 18 story regional office in Portland, Oregon with 16 federal agencies and a visible PV array on the downtown high rise.
- [VESTAS AMERICA HQ](https://living-future.org/case-studies/vestas-america-hq/) - PORTLAND, OR The Vestas America Headquarters is a state of the art high performing office, heading up operations for one of the world’s largest Wind manufacturing companies.
- [HAYES FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hayes-freedom-high-school/) - CAMAS, WA
- [ARCH|NEXUS SAC](https://living-future.org/case-studies/archnexus-sac/) - SACRAMENTO, CA Arch|Nexus SAC is an adaptive reuse of an existing 8,252 SF one-story structure located at 930 R Street in Sacramento, California from warehouse office to professional office for Architectural Nexus, Inc., an architectural firm with an integrated practice (planning, landscape architecture, interior design) reaching throughout the western United States and beyond.
- [SIERR](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sierr/) - SPOKANE, WASHINGTON The Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad (SIERR) Building, built in 1907,was formerly a repair depot for the city’s first electric railway system. The very neglected, partially collapsed building (which had been hit by a train) was converted by McKinstry to be its regional Inland Northwest headquarters (occupying 30,000 sq. ft. of the 68,000
- [4940 BUILDING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/4940-building/) - OMAHA, NEBRASKA Morrissey Engineering Inc’s 4940 Building was the first building in Nebraska to be awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of certification achievable. The project site, in a suburban area, is located in the Roanoke Business Park, a compact development with shared public spaces and close proximity to many current and future planned
- [OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/oregon-episcopal-school/) - PORTLAND, OREGON Oregon Episcopal School is an independent PK-12 school located in Southwest Portland. The Lower School building serves about 350 children in grades PK through 5. Having an aggressive low energy consumption target fits well in our school that features an inquiry-based approach to education, where the building itself provides an important learning tool. The
- [FOLEY COURTHOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/foley-courthouse/) - SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Built in 1967 and retrofit in2013, the Thomas S. Foley U.S. Federal Courthouse in Spokane, WA, is a 10-story, 272,000 sq. ft. building that includes courtrooms, offices, and a maximum-security cell detention block. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) hired a joint venture comprised of McKinstry and Lydig Construction to modernize the courthouse
- [WSU EVERETT](https://living-future.org/case-studies/wsu-everett/) - EVERETT, WASHINGTON This building is the home of Washington State University –Everett, which includes Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Hospitality Business Management, and Integrated Strategic Communication Programs. The project was awarded as through a design competition and sought funding through a state grant which required that the design use 50% less energy compared
- [SMITH TOWER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/smith-tower/) - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Smith Tower has defined the skyline and served as the premier office location and visitor destination in Seattle since its construction in 1914. Located in the heart of the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, the 42-story iconic landmark consists of 272,559 square feet of artfully repositioned Class A office space. Designed by the New
- [RESERVA SANTA FE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/reserva-santa-fe/) - Reserva Santa Fe is a residential community west of Mexico City, and is a 15 minute drive from Santa Fe, one of Mexico’s top commercial and business centers. The project is located within a private reserve, in a forested mountain range that divides the valleys of Mexico City and Tolucas. Of the community’s 663 acres,
- [THE ECOLOGY SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-ecology-school/) - SACO, ME Since 1998, The Ecology School has brought innovative ecology education programs to thousands of children throughout New England and nationwide. We accentuate the magic, mystery and wonder of nature so that students can better understand and care for the environment. The Ecology School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. River Bend Farm will enrich our
- [SIREWALL RAMMED EARTH](https://living-future.org/case-studies/sirewall-rammed-earth/) - Full case study coming soon. OWENS CORNING & SIREWALL REIMAGINE MANUFACTURING FOR RADICAL CHANGE IN ENERGY, WATER, HAPPINESS (Seattle, May 25, 2016) Imagine a product that functions as elegantly and efficiently as anything found in the natural world. Now imagine that product is manufactured for use in buildings, which are responsible for a majority of greenhouse gas emissions,
- [OWENS CORNING® ATTICAT®, PROPINK® L77, PROCAT® INSULATION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/atticat-procat-propink-l77-unbonded-loosefill-insulation/) - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that help save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. At Owens Corning, expanding
- [MAFI NATURAL WOODEN FLOORING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mafi-natural-wooden-flooring/) - mafi is a family-owned company that dates back more than 100 years. The company keeps wood and its health benefits at the core of its business. Words like biophilia, health and wellness are not marketing terms for mafi; they are infused in their product and the nature of the company. Its products are made of
- [TANDUS CENTIVA ETHOS® MODULAR CARPET TILE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/tandus-centiva-ethos-modular-carpet-tile/) - TARKETT For 130 years, innovation, dedication to excellence, and a long-lasting commitment to sustainability have made Tarkett a global leader in innovative flooring solutions and sports surfaces for all market segments. Tomorrow’s sustainable business models must go beyond just financial performance in order to welcome the expected world population of 9 billion people by 2050.
- [JOHNSONITE RUBBER TILE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/johnsonite-rubber-tile/) - TARKETT For 130 years, innovation, dedication to excellence, and a long-lasting commitment to sustainability have made Tarkett a global leader in innovative flooring solutions and sports surfaces for all market segments. Tomorrow’s sustainable business models must go beyond just financial performance in order to welcome the expected world population of 9 billion people by 2050.
- [ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES TECTUM® CEILING AND WALL PANELS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/armstrong-world-industries-tectum-ceiling-and-wall-panels/) - Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions. At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, Armstrong World Industries offers interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance,
- [THE LICHEN COLLECTION BY MOHAWK](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-lichen-collection-mohawk/) - Mohawk Group, the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial carpet and hard surface flooring, delivers industry-leading style, cutting-edge innovation, unmatched service and superior sustainability. A mission to believe in better guides leadership in transparency with over 500 Red List Free products that contribute to healthy spaces. With a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than
- [PLANT SOLUTIONS MOSSWALLART™](https://living-future.org/case-studies/plant-solutions-mosswallart/) - Full case study coming soon. MossWallArt™ creates dramatic spaces and sets a new bar for the extraordinary. MossWallArt are mimics of the natural beauty that surrounds us, bringing the outdoors inside, preserving a gorgeous moment in nature. There are infinite design possibilities and different shades can be combined to create random patterns. They draw you
- [TEKNOFLOR® NATURESCAPES HPD™](https://living-future.org/case-studies/teknoflor-naturescapes-hpd/) - Teknoflor® Naturescapes HPD™ is the brand’s first organic sheet good made with ecuran, an organically-derived polyurethane composite material processed from plant-based oils such as castor oil and naturally occurring minerals such as chalk. This resilient sheet flooring product has all the advantages of sheet vinyl: durability, easy maintenance and versatility, but without the PVC. The product comes
- [GARDEN TOWER PROJECT](https://living-future.org/case-studies/garden-tower-2-project/) - Garden Tower Project (GTP) is small company with big ideas located in Bloomington, Indiana. Committed to socially and ecologically responsible practices at every level, GTP is rapidly becoming a leader in the container garden industry. In an era of urbanization, rapidly rising food prices, and industrial farming practices that strip land and food of essential
- [THE NUTOPIA MATRIX COLLECTION: NYLON MODULAR CARPET ON ECOFLEX MATRIX BACKING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-nutopia-matrix-collection-nylon-modular-carpet-on-ecoflex-matrix-backing/) - Mohawk Group, the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, delivers industry-leading style, cutting-edge innovation, unmatched service and superior sustainability. As the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Mohawk Group has a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. The company’s enduring family of brands – Mohawk, Karastan and Durkan – are
- [THE NUTOPIA COLLECTION: NYLON MODULAR CARPET ON ECOFLEX NXT BACKING](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-nutopia-collection-nylon-modular-carpet-on-ecoflex-nxt-backing/) - Mohawk Group, the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, delivers industry-leading style, cutting-edge innovation, unmatched service and superior sustainability. As the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Mohawk Group has a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. The company’s enduring family of brand – Mohawk, Karastan and Durkan – are
- [THE SUNWEAVE COLLECTION: COMMERCIAL NYLON WOVEN BROADLOOM CARPET](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-sunweave-collection-commercial-nylon-woven-broadloom-carpet/) - Mohawk Group, the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, delivers industry-leading style, cutting-edge innovation, unmatched service and superior sustainability. As the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Mohawk Group has a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. The company’s enduring family of brand – Mohawk, Karastan and Durkan – are
- [THE SUNWEAVE COLLECTION: NYLON WOVEN RUG](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-sunweave-collection-nylon-woven-rug/) - Mohawk Group, the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, delivers industry-leading style, cutting-edge innovation, unmatched service and superior sustainability. As the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Mohawk Group has a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. The company’s enduring family of brand – Mohawk, Karastan and Durkan – are
- [BUREO NETPLUS MATERIAL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-ahi-performance-cruiser-skateboard/) - Full case study coming soon. Bureo is currently working with the International Living Future Institute to achieve Living Product Challenge certification for their recycled fishnet plastic sourced through their innovative program, Net+Positiva. Bureo founded Net+Positiva in 2013 to create a positive solution to the growing issue of ocean plastic pollution. Globally, 10% of the oceans’
- [HUMANSCALE FLOAT® TABLE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-float-table/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE DIFFRIENT WORLD®](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-diffrient-world/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE DIFFRIENT OCCASIONAL™ (DIFFRIENT OCCASIONAL™ FOR LIBERTY, SMART, AND WORLD)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-diffrient-occasional-diffrient-occasional-for-liberty-smart-and-world/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE LIBERTY® (LIBERTY® TASK, LIBERTY® CONFERENCE, LIBERTY® SIDE, LIBERTY® OCEAN)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-liberty-liberty-task-liberty-conference-liberty-side-liberty-ocean/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE TREA®](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-trea/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE FREEDOM® SADDLE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-freedom-saddle/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE CINTO®](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-cinto/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE BALLO®](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-ballo/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE MONITOR ARMS (M2.1, M8.1, M10, M/FLEX FOR M2.1, M/FLEX FOR M8.1, M/FLEX FOR M10)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-monitor-arms-m2-1-m8-1-m10-m-flex-for-m2-1-m-flex-for-m8-1-m-flex-for-m10/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [HUMANSCALE PATH](https://living-future.org/case-studies/humanscale-path/) - Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort of work life. Their functional yet minimal designs and ergonomic consultation services help transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. Humanscale has become an industry leader in sustainability, advocating for more rigorous standards and incorporating a Net Positive philosophy into
- [SUPERIOR ESSEX POWERWISE CAT 5E+ LSHF](https://living-future.org/case-studies/superior-essex-powerwise-cat5e/) - Superior Essex International LP is an industry leader in the manufacture of optical fiber and copper communications cable products and accessories used to interconnect enterprises, campuses, and communities worldwide. Product lines include Premises and Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber data cables, Wireless and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) coaxial cables and accessories, and Fire Alarm
- [SUPERIOR ESSEX 10GAIN XP CAT 6A LSHF](https://living-future.org/case-studies/superior-essex-10gain-xp-cat-6a/) - Superior Essex International LP is an industry leader in the manufacture of optical fiber and copper communications cable products and accessories used to interconnect enterprises, campuses, and communities worldwide. Product lines include Premises and Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber data cables, Wireless and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) coaxial cables and accessories, and Fire Alarm
- [HERON HALL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/heron-hall/) - After bringing the Living Building Challenge to market, Jason McLennan wanted to exemplify the principles of the Living Building Challenge (LBC) in the design and construction of his family home. He wanted to model what is possible in this place that he loved, Bainbridge Island, Washington. In collaboration with local artisans, builders and technical experts,
- [NATURE LAB AT PHIPPS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/nature-lab-at-phipps/) - For the Nature Lab at Phipps, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA sought to construct one of the nation’s first sustainable, modular classrooms as part of its larger efforts to highlight the important connections between people, plants, beauty, health and planet, particularly as they relate to human and environmental wellness. Approximately one in
- [CAMP GLENORCHY - ECO RETREAT](https://living-future.org/case-studies/camp-glenorchy-eco-retreat/) - vital stats Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationQueenstown, New ZealandBuilding Area1,785 SMStart of OccupancyApril 1, 2018Owner OccupiedNoNumber of Occupants100 per year project team OwnerPounamu Holdings LtdGeneral ManagerCamp GlenorchyProject ManagerRubix NZArchitectMason & WalesLandscape ArchitectBaxter Design GroupInterior DesignerCassells GreenControls/ElectricalEvidentCommunicationsEvidentStructural EngineersGridline, EzedCivil EngineerHadley ConsultingWastewater EngineerGWEThermal ModelerEzedElectrical EngineerCosgrovesFire EngineerBECALighting DesignerMAW DesignAccessibility ConsultantCCSLBC CoordinatorTricia Love Consultants LtdSite AdministratorRubix NZHydraulic/Heating ContractorPeak PlumbingLandscape
- [BEREA COLLEGE DEEP GREEN STUDENT RESIDENCE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/berea-college-deep-green-student-residence/) - Founded in 1855 by Reverend John G. Fee in Kentucky, Berea College is one of the nation’s most distinctive liberal arts colleges and the South’s first interracial and coeducational college. Berea’s century-and-a-half commitment to social equity continues today and is expressed through the college’s mission statement, otherwise known as their Great Commitment, that places a
- [MAHLUM PORTLAND OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mahlum-portland-office/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationPortland, OR, USAProject Area7,500 SFStart of OccupancyNovember 2019Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants50 PROJECT TEAM Building OwnerCapstone Partners LLCTenant OwnerMahlum Architects (Seattle)ArchitectMahlum Architects (Portland)General ContractorPerlo ConstructionStructural EngineerFroelich EngineersLightingBiella Lighting DesignTelecom, Security, & Audio/VisualInterface EngineeringElectricalStoner Electric GroupAcoustical EngineerA3 Acoustics, LLPDoor HardwareAllegion, PLCTechnologyISOutsourceSystems FurnitureQuarterTwenty LLCMechanicalGohman Mechanical PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH Mahlum’s
- [INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/indian-creek-nature-center/) - The mission of Indian Creek Nature Center is to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration, and encouraging responsible interaction with nature. The environmental education center will help the community understand and value the resources around it. Approximately 80,000 visitors come annually to connect with
- [CLASS OF 1966 ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/class-1966-environmental-center-williams-college/) - The Class of 1966 Environmental Center on the campus of Williams College houses the Environmental Studies department and the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives. The project began in 2013 when Williams College instituted its first Environmental Science majors and made the operational decision to co-locate the department with the college’s Center for Environmental Initiatives. The
- [ECO-SENSE RESIDENCE VICTORIA](https://living-future.org/case-studies/eco-sense-residence-victoria/) - The creation of Eco-Sense was the dream of Ann and Gord Baird to build a sustainable home for their three generation family of six. A home that functions as a part of the eco-system where there is no line that separates where the dwelling ends and where nature begins. The family walks the talk of
- [GADDY HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/gaddy-house/) - The vision for the house and surroundings was to build the most environmentally friendly and beautiful house possible in the most socially responsible way possible. In more detail, the visions for the house were to: Build an attractive solar powered residence that produced more energy than it consumedConstruct the house in a way that was
- [MSR DESIGN 510 MARQUETTE STUDIO](https://living-future.org/case-studies/msr-design/) - In the year leading up to the decision to move their Minneapolis studio, the staff of MSR Design conducted a firmwide study of the concepts behind the Living Building Challenge. This research, combined with MSR Design’s strategic goal to be the leading firm that achieves inspiring generative impacts across the board on all projects, made
- [GOOGLE CHICAGO RENOVATION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/google-chicago-renovation-2/) - Google had outgrown its current office space in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Projecting future growth and increasing employee count, the company decided it needed more square feet of office space. Google leased 350,000 GSF of commercial office space in the West Loop neighborhood from local developer/building manager Sterling Bay. As part of
- [J.H ARCHITECTURE OFFICE DESIGN](https://living-future.org/case-studies/jh-architecture-office-design/) - jh.architecture’s new office in Burlington has been designed and built to receive Petal Certification for the Living Building Challenge. The project is the first in Ontario to receive this distinction. The design demonstrates jh.architecture’s commitment to healthy and sustainable architecture. To achieve Petal Certification, the project focused on the Health + Happiness, Materials, and Beauty Petals
- [NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL BEIJING OFFICES](https://living-future.org/case-studies/natural-resources-defense-council-beijing/) - The Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) China program office is located in the CBD area of Beijing. Due to the nature of short leases in Beijing, NRDC worked with the design-build contractor, MMoser, to re-use almost all of the furniture NRDC already owns and some of the other fixtures such as lights and sensors. The
- [MESQUITE HOUSE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mesquite-house/) - VITAL STATSCertification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationSan Antonio, TX, USAGross Building Area1,760 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2016Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants3 PROJECT TEAMOwner & Project DirectorMichael BrittGeneral ContractorLonghouse BuildersArchitectLake Flato ArchitectsStructural EngineerSpaulding Structural Engineers PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH IMPERATIVE The existing, pre-developed site consisted of two empty urban residential lots. Historic homes were built on the
- [NRDC CHICAGO - MIDWEST OFFICES](https://living-future.org/case-studies/natural-resources-defense-council-chicago-midwest-offices/) - The Midwest Offices of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), located in Chicago’s historic Civic Opera House, is the first tenant improvement project in the world to achieve certification through the Living Building Challenge™. In keeping with the NRDC’s mission to be the “Earth’s Best Defense,” the design demonstrates the organization’s commitment to a cleaner,
- [NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL - SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/natural-resources-defense-council-san-francisco-office/) - In 2015, after more than a decade of occupying two floors of the Hunter-Dulin building in downtown San Francisco, the need to renovate the Bay Area office of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) arose. With the aid of Gensler as the architect and GCI General Contractors, NRDC created a space that embraces their mission,
- [NRDC MIDWEST EXPANSION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/nrdc-midwest-office-expansion/) - The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) did not think twice about pursuing Living Building Challenge Certification for the expansion of their Petal Certified Midwest office, located in the Civic Opera House Building in downtown Chicago, Illinois. After two years of occupancy in the office, it became clear that the efforts made under the guidance of
- [PAINTERS HALL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/painters-hall/) - Painters Hall is Pringle Creek’s Community Center, Café, Office, art gallery, and event venue. Originally built in the 1930’s, Painters Hall was renovated to LEED Platinum Net Zero Energy Building standards in 2010, demonstrating the potential of converting existing building stock into high‐performance, sustainable building sites. Painters Hall features simple low-­‐cost solutions for energy reduction,
- [ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE INNOVATION CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/rocky-mountain-institute-innovation-center/) - To advance RMI’s mission “to drive the efficient and restorative use of resources,” the Innovation Center advances the most sustainably integrated building possible. It was designed to meet the Rocky Mountain Institute’s (RMI) criteria of a net zero facility with a maximum annual energy consumption of 19 kBtu per square foot with materials commercially available
- [UNIVERCITY CHILDCARE CENTRE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/univercity-childcare-centre/) - Officially opened in April 2012, the UniverCity Childcare Centre is located at the heart of UniverCity, Simon Fraser University’s high-density, sustainable community on Burnaby Mountain, British Columbia. The 5,700-ft2 facility hosts 50 children ranging from 3 to 5 years old. The building provides two centres with separate spaces and services for two groups of 25
- [VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR CENTRE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/vandusen-botanical-garden-visitor-centre-2/) - In 2007, Perkins+Will was commissioned to create a signature, green facility that would increase the VanDusen Botanical Garden’s visitorship and enhance its international stature. Designed to be one with nature, the Visitor Centre creates a harmonious balance between architecture and landscape—from both a visual and an ecological perspective. Inspired by the organic forms and natural
- [ZHOME (5 UNITS)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/zhome/) - NOTE: 5 OF THE 10 ZHOME UNITS ARE PETAL CERTIFIED. zHome was launched in 2006 as a market catalyst for deeply sustainable, climate neutral homes for the everyday person. Born out of the context of years of small increments of improvement in environmental performance in green building, the creators sought to revolutionize the paradigm for
- [THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION/SANT ASSOCIATES](https://living-future.org/case-studies/summit-foundationsant-associates/) - The project is located at 1717 K St. NW, a multi-tenant 12-story office building centrally located in downtown Washington D.C. The Summit Foundation a non-profit charitable organization. The project director, Lex Sant, is a trustee and treasurer of the Summit Foundation and also a member of Sant Associates. Both small organizations occupy a portion of
- [TANGLEWOOD](https://living-future.org/case-studies/tanglewood/) - The project was a redevelopment of the site where the developer, Jon Brett, was born and raised. The original home was architecturally designed by his father and named Tanglewood in the late 1940s and continually extended through the 50s 60s and 70s. The original part of the house was eventually sold, and the remaining building dismantled. A
- [CO|LAB](https://living-future.org/case-studies/co-lab/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationFalls Church, VA, USAProject Area8,611 SFStart of OccupancyJuly 29, 2019Owner OccupiedYesNumber of OccupantsVariable PROJECT TEAM OwnerHitt Contracting, Inc.Project ManagerBrian LantzSuperintendentGarrett FuerstArchitectEric RossMEP EngineerGalen StaenglCivil EngineerGlen FaunceStructural EngineerChristie EngineersLandscape ArchitectSiteworksLighting DesignLoisos + UbbelohdeSpecialty Consultant(s) and Role(s)Topflight Specs - Specification WriterConsultant - Materials PetalMegan O'Connell PLACE PETAL 01. LIMITS TO GROWTH
- [PANDA PASSAGE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/panda-passage/) - VITAL STATS The educational brochure/website is here: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/sites/default/files/2018- 10/Living_Building_Challenge_Flatsheet_8.5x14_WEB_FINAL.PDF
- [PERLITA PASSIVE HOUSE LA](https://living-future.org/case-studies/perlita-passive-house-la/) - The team behind the Perlita Passive House set out to build the most efficient single family home possible, leveraging the Passive House Planning Package to ensure the lowest EUI possible, and the Living Building Challenge rating system to ensure a holistically sustainable, beautiful project. The house set out to: Reduce the overall power needs for
- [Temple Tiny House](https://living-future.org/case-studies/temple-tiny-house/) - The Temple Tiny House is a student designed and student constructed sustainable building located at Temple Community Garden on Temple University’s Main Campus. Completed in spring 2017, the 175 square foot net-zero structure features a high performance thermal envelope construction, vegetated roof, rainwater harvesting, solar photovoltaic system, a thermal energy collection system and a composting
- [University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy - Keller Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/university-of-chicago-harris-school-of-public-policy-keller-center/) - The Keller Center revived and re-imagined a mid-century masterpiece by Edward Durell Stone. The building is prominently located on the Midway Plaisance at the University of Chicago’s South Campus. The building is an example of the New Formalism architectural style, developed from the International Style prevalent in the 1960s. It is characterized by classicism, strict
- [COPE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/cope-environmental-center/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusLiving CertifiedVersion of LBC2.1LocationCenterville, IN, USAProject Area142,789 SFStart of OccupancyOctober 2014Owner OccupiedNoNumber of Occupants6 PROJECT TEAM Executive ProducerCope Environmental CenterGeneral ContractorThor ConstructionConstruction ManagementSolid Wood ConstructionArchitect of RecordLWC, Inc.MEP EngineerHeapy EngineeringCivil EngineerCoor Consulting and Land ServicesStructural EngineerJPS Consulting EngineersKey Sub-ContractorsLakoff Construction Services - General Construction Subcontractor; The Hagerman Group - Pre-construction Contractor PLACE
- [HAWAI’I PREP ACADEMY ENERGY LAB](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hawaii-prep-academy-energy-lab-2/) - Conceived as a high school science building dedicated to the study of alternative energy, the new Energy Lab at Hawaii Preparatory Academy functions as a zero-net-energy, fully sustainable building. The project’s fundamental goal is that of educating the next generation of students in the understanding of environmentally conscious, sustainable living systems. The building’s donor, the
- [THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND NUTRITION CENTER AT THE WILLOW SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-health-wellness-and-nutrition-center-at-the-willow-school/) - From the understanding of the inextricable link between human virtue and ecology, the Willow School team realized they could not mentor ethical human relationships to the students without mentoring an ethical relationship to our natural world. Building and operating a green campus became a means of living out one of The Willow School’s core pillars
- [VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR CENTRE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/vandusen-botanical-garden-visitor-centre/) - A FLOWER IN THE GARDEN Built to increase visitorship and to promote human-nature interactions, the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre serves as the hub for a mature 55-acre botanical garden located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. The Center includes a café, an expanded library, volunteer facilities, a garden shop, office space, and flexible
- [THE FRICK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-frick-environmental-center/) - The Frick Environmental Center is a Living Building dedicated to experiential environmental education. The new facility and its four-acre site act as a gateway to Pittsburgh’s wooded 644-acre Frick Park, and embody the neighborhood-to-nature ideal that served as inspiration for the Park’s formation more than 90 years ago. The Center exemplifies equity, experiential learning, and
- [GOOGLE CHICAGO RENOVATION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/google-chicago-renovation/) - Google had outgrown its current office space in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Projecting future growth and increasing employee count, the company decided it needed more square feet of office space. Google leased 350,000 GSF of commercial office space in the West Loop neighborhood from local developer/building manager Sterling Bay. As part of
- [HAWAI'I PREP ACADEMY ENERGY LAB](https://living-future.org/case-studies/hawaii-prep-academy-energy-lab/) - Conceived as a high school science building dedicated to the study of alternative energy, the new Energy Lab at Hawaii Preparatory Academy functions as a zero-net-energy, fully sustainable building. The project’s fundamental goal is that of educating the next generation of students in the understanding of environmentally conscious, sustainable living systems. The building’s donor, the
- [DESERT RAIN](https://living-future.org/case-studies/desert-rain/) - Desert Rain is a residential compound, located on a 0.7-acre parcel on the edge of a historic downtown neighborhood. The focal point is the building called Desert Rain: a 2236-square foot, one-story residence with a stucco exterior, graceful rooflines and a striking curved wall which greets visitors on approach. The wall threads through the building
- [TE KURA WHARE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/te-kura-whare/) - First and foremost, Te Kura Whare belongs to the people of Tūhoe. It is a symbol of their story, a representation of their origin as an iwi; their past, their present and their future. The building provides a central point of connection for Tūhoe, located within their turangawaewae. Te Kura Whare was put together by
- [DIXON WATER FOUNDATION, BETTY AND CLINT JOSEY PAVILION](https://living-future.org/case-studies/dixon-water-foundation-betty-and-clint-josey-pavilion/) - The Dixon Water Foundation promotes healthy watersheds through sustainable land management to ensure that present and future generations of Texans have the water resources they need. To this end, the Foundation demonstrates environmentally and ecologically sound ranching practices on its four properties in north and west Texas, in addition to funding grants, hosting educational events,
- [BULLITT CENTER](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bullitt-center-2/) - Backed by its mission to protect the Pacific Northwest’s natural environment and promote healthy and sustainable ecosystems, the Bullitt Foundation wanted their new headquarters to be built to the highest level of sustainability. They also wanted the building to be a demonstration project that would set a new standard for developers, architects, engineers and contractors.
- [BERTSCHI SCHOOL](https://living-future.org/case-studies/bertschi-school/) - ENGAGING THE SENSES The Bertschi School Science Wing serves as a hands-on earth science classroom for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Consisting of a classroom, attached greenhouse and outdoor garden space, it was designed for—and in part by—elementary school children. The project demonstrates how biophilic design can be used to not only connect children with natural
- [Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Environmental Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/morris-gwendolyn-cafritz-foundation-environmental-center/) - Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF) is a nonprofit organization, chartered in 1954, that is based at Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center in Accokeek, Maryland. The Foundation’s mission is to provide experiences that encourage connections between people, the natural environment, farming and the cultural heritage of the Potomac River Watershed that lead to personal environmental responsibility. As
- [Old Oak Dojo](https://living-future.org/case-studies/old-oak-dojo/) - The Old Oak Dojo is a small, privately owned ancillary building, built next to a multi-family residence. It resides on a wooded lot in a dense urban neighborhood of Boston. The multipurpose studio space is available for educational gatherings and performances, and serves as a community space where neighbors can congregate to create healthy and
- [FIRST HILL & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/first-hill-surrounding-neighborhoods-3/) - EXPLORATORY PROJECT The First Hill area and surrounding neighborhoods in Seattle are the main focus in the Living Community Challenge’s second round of pilot cities. The Institute and partners have been working to create a Living Community Vision for the neighborhood that will guide neighborhood groups, planners, and developers in their work in the community. This document is
- [WILLIAMS COLLEGE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/williams-college/) - REGISTERED COMMUNITY WILLIANSTOWN, MA Williams College is a private, four-year residential liberal arts college located in Williamstown, a city located in the Berkshires in northwestern Massachusetts, 135 miles from Boston and 165 miles from New York City. The College’s attendance is approximately 2,200 students and the campus consists of 110 existing buildings, green space, and private
- [VERIDIAN AT COUNTY FARM (SOUTH PARCEL)](https://living-future.org/case-studies/veridian-at-county-farm-south-parcel/) - REGISTERED COMMUNITY THRIVE Collaborative is transforming the site of a former youth prison into a Living Community. It is targeted to be a mixed-income net zero energy community: 100% all-electric, powered by solar, with resilient energy storage and no gas lines or combustion appliances of any kind. It is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, adjacent
- [UNIVERCITY DEVELOPMENT](https://living-future.org/case-studies/univercity-development/) - EXPLORATORY PROJECT UNIVERCITY DEVELOPMENT: FROM LIVING BUILDING TO LIVING COMMUNITY UniverCity is a market-based sustainable community adjacent Vancouver, BC developed by the SFU Community Trust (the Trust). “4 Cornerstones” – Environment, Equity, Education and Economy – are UniverCity’s framework for development. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
- [FIRST HILL & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/first-hill-surrounding-neighborhoods-2/) - EXPLORATORY PROJECT The First Hill area and surrounding neighborhoods in Seattle are the main focus in the Living Community Challenge’s second round of pilot cities. The Institute and partners have been working to create a Living Community Vision for the neighborhood that will guide neighborhood groups, planners, and developers in their work in the community. This document is
- [MOSAIC CENTRE FOR CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY AND COMMERCE](https://living-future.org/case-studies/mosaic-centre-for-conscious-community-and-commerce/) - CREATING COMMUNITY As its name implies, the Mosaic Centre for Conscious Community and Commerce is much more than commercial office space, but rather is a re-imagining of the work environment as a rejuvenating space that fosters collaboration, creativity, and well-being. Project owners Dennis Cuku and Christy Benoit began the design process by creating a “project
- [INDUSTRIAL LOUVERS](https://living-future.org/case-studies/industrial-louvers/) - Industrial Louvers is a customer-focused, woman-owned and operated manufacturer of custom architectural metal products including architectural louvers, equipment screens, decorative grilles, sunshades and column covers. Since 1971, we have been helping meet the needs of designers, contractors and subcontractors across all segments of the construction industry. Our position as a leader in the industry is
- [Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes](https://living-future.org/case-studies/phipps-center-for-sustainable-landscapes/) - Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s mission is to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants, advance sustainability and human and environmental wellbeing through action and research, and to celebrate its historic glass houses. The mission of the organization is evident in the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL). A restored brownfield is
- [Etsy Headquarters](https://living-future.org/case-studies/etsy-headquarters/) - Etsy envisioned its new global headquarters as an opportunity to instigate change, to set a new standard for sustainable construction and design in a renovation project, and to create a space that reflected its values, especially those related to community, craft, and sustainability. They approached each decision with careful consideration of the long-term health of
- [The Chesapeake Bay Brock Environmental Center](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-chesapeake-bay-brock-environmental-center/) - The Brock Environmental Center will be the beachhead for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) lower bay programs, bringing the community together to solve complex environmental issues and empower the next generation of citizens through environmental education programs in the Chesapeake Bay. The center is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where the Chesapeake Bay meets the
- [The Green Point Project](https://living-future.org/case-studies/the-green-point-project/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationCowichan Bay, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaProject Area232 square metersStart of OccupancyAugust 2019Number of Occupants4 TEAM ROSTER OwnersKenneth Chooi and Fiona McLaganArchitectGreen Point Design CollectivePassive House ConsultantNido Design Inc.Design TeamGreen Point Design CollectiveContractorBernhardt Contracting Ltd.MEPIntegral Group Inc.Lighting DesignIntegral Group Inc.GeotechnicalMadrone Environmental Services Ltd.LandscapeVictoria Drakeford Landscape ArchitectStructuralSorenson TrilogyWastewater ManagementTrax Developments Ltd.
- [Delos Headquarters Tenant Renovation](https://living-future.org/case-studies/delos-headquarters-tenant-renovation/) - Standing above the High Line in the heart of New York City’s hustle bustle Meatpacking District, the Delos Global Headquarters at 860 Washington Street serves as a beacon illustrating the best practices meeting the highest building certification standards available for adoption today. It is in this neighborhood by the Hudson River where historic urban relics
- [Burwood Brickworks](https://living-future.org/case-studies/burwood-brickworks/) - VITAL STATS Certification StatusPetal CertifiedVersion of LBC3.1LocationMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaGross Building Area18,568 square metersStart of OccupancyDecember 2019Owner OccupiedYesNumber of Occupants150 regular occupants; 2,000,000 visitors PROJECT TEAM DeveloperFrasers PropertyArchitectNH ArchitectureInterior DesignerRussell & GeorgeInterior ArchitectZweiCreative ConsultancyRight AngleFeature Light DesignerElectrolightPlanning ConsultantTractLandscape ArchitectGroup GSASignage Design ConsultantStrategic SpacesStructural EngineerSpencer Group EngineersMechanical & Electrical EngineerADP ConsultingESD ConsultantCundallInfrastructure ConsultantReedsHydraulic EngineerCJ ArmsWaste Water ContractorAquacellBuilding
- [MILLER HULL SEATTLE STUDIO](https://living-future.org/case-studies/miller-hull-seattle-studio/) - PETAL CERTIFIED Built on the values and principles of sustainability, forty years ago Dave Miller and Bob Hull founded a firm that has led the way in creating architecture that responds to and respects its natural surroundings. The Miller Hull Partnership continues this founding tradition as they are involved with a number of Living Buildings
- [LIVING COMMUNITY PATTERNS: EXPLORATORY STRATEGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE SAN FRANCISCO](https://living-future.org/case-studies/1716/) - The City of San Francisco has long sought to address the challenges of ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for its residents. One of the ways the City is responding to the challenge is through a collaboration between the San Francisco Planning Department and the Institute to create strategies for sustainability planning. Check out the Patterns and the San Francisco Consulting

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