What should designers be employing as the means of providing indoor environmental quality in response to the impacts of global warming and fuel depletion? Integrated solutions that come from the fusion of engineering and architectural perspectives still elude us, but, by exploring fundamentals and innovations, designers can uncover remarkable strategies that eliminate hydrocarbon dependency, create healthful conditions, and weather the economic and atmospheric storms before us.  

At HOK Greg Allen works with project teams by researching deep green systems, proposing sustainable strategies in the early design stages of projects, and developing energy policy for clients.

Greg has worked on advancing sustainability for over 30 years, not only as a designer and builder but also as community planner, researcher, manufacturer, policy advisor, community activist and environmental consultant. He has been a Board member of numerous sustainability-related organizations and has won numerous awards, including the Life Time Achievement Award for Sustainable Buildings, presented at the 2005 Toronto Regional Green Building Festival, and the 2008 Green Toronto Award for Leadership.

About Sustainable Buildings Breakfasts

The Sustainable Buildings breakfast series is designed to provide building industry professionals with best practices, and go-to-market strategies for green building by highlighting best in class initiatives and Canadian green building leaders. Building off of the annual Green Building Festival, these sessions continue educate and empower building professionals to achieve higher levels of environmental performance.