Ellen is a recognized leader in the industry’s move to create more energy efficient, equitable and resilient built environment.Ellen guides LPA’s in-house Sustainability + Applied Research, team focused on supporting the firm’s informed design process. She also leads initiatives across the firm to
advance sustainability and high-performance design, building a culture of education, accountability and innovation.
A trained and licensed architect, Ellen has spent the over-whelming
majority of her career focused on integrating sustainability and high-performance design, achieving results across a diverse range of project types, budgets and cultures. She has overseen more than $4 billion worth of construction through LEED and other third-party certifications. On every
project, she advocates for a holistic approach to sustainability, focused on performance, experience, wellness and community. She stresses the value proposition of high-performance design and the impact on market share, positive industry and community visibility, and occupant satisfaction and wellbeing.