Sustainability Consulting Role: Worked as the owners representative in the pre-design phase to educate the board and then manage the hiring of the design team and contractor. Developed comprehensive regenerative design approach for environmental education facility with the design team and owner, creating building systems that actively improve environmental conditions beyond carbon neutrality. Integrated education programming with building performance to create immersive learning experiences and community engagement opportunities. Targeted and achieved LEED Platinum and Net Zero Energy. (Work performed while at Thornton Tomasetti)

Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:

• Ecological landscaping doubling native habitat area on site

• Wood construction and cellulose insulation for carbon sequestration

• Off-site wall panel fabrication by Bensonwood.

• Visible "truth wall" and real-time energy monitors as teaching tools

• 45 kW solar PV array plus solar hot water panels for net-positive energy

• Super insulated (R-40) prefabricated wall panels for expedited construction

Performance Outcomes:

• LEED Platinum certification (2011) and NESEA Zero Net Energy Award (2013)

• Net-positive energy performance generating 8+ MWh surplus annually

• 200% increase in native plant species and pollinator biodiversity

• 10,000+ annual visitors engaged in sustainability education programming