Sustainability Consulting Role: Created comprehensive sustainable design standards specifically for athletic facilities, addressing unique challenges of pool environments, gymnasium spaces, and fitness facilities. Integrated wellness metrics with environmental performance to optimize both athlete experience and sustainability outcomes. (Work performed while at Thornton Tomasetti)

Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:

• Extensive daylighting with skylights and clerestories tuned for sports activities

• High-performance pool dehumidification with heat recovery systems

• Highly tuned pool façade with horizontal shading to maximize daylight and views while minimizing potential for glare.  

• On-site stormwater management with rain gardens and native landscaping

• Healthy materials including chlorine alternatives and low-VOC finishes

• All-electric systems enabling renewable energy supply

Performance Outcomes:

• LEED Platinum (v4) certification with exemplary performance credits

• SITES Gold certification for ecological excellence. First SITES certification in Maine

• Net-zero carbon operations through efficiency and renewable energy

• 55% energy reduction compared to comparable athletic facilities

• 70% water reduction through recycling and ultra-low-flow fixtures

• Enhanced athlete performance environments with optimized conditions