Marc Brune, LFA

Senior Principal, PAE

(he/him)
Living Future Member since 2019

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 create buildings that minimize resource use and is grateful to be part of a design community working toward a net zero carbon future.

Marc is a tireless champion for clean air, energy, and water for all, and a passionate thought leader who generously shares his time and knowledge. Technical expertise and innovation is an absolute necessity to moving toward our living future and Marc, without a doubt, has been at the forefront of this field.

What is the most important thing the Living Future community can do right now?

“Decarbonize existing buildings. It’s a challenge, and is something we need to learn to do better if we want to scale our impact.”