Brenda Vale – As a distinguished author and professor, Vale has co-authored several groundbreaking books on sustainable architecture and housing. Her work emphasizes self-sufficiency, energy efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact.
Alex Wilson – Founder of BuildingGreen, LLC and the Resilient Design Institute, Wilson is a highly respected figure in sustainable design. He’s a thought leader in the integration of green building materials and resilient design principles.
Tom Woolley – An architect and academic known for his expertise in eco-construction and green building materials like hempcrete. Woolley has been a pioneering voice in advocating for low-impact and organic building materials.
Edward Mazria – Founder of Architecture 2030, Mazria focuses on the urban built environment and its role in climate change. His initiative champions carbon-neutral designs and the use of sustainable building materials.
Lloyd Alter – As a writer for TreeHugger and an adjunct professor, Alter frequently discusses green building materials and trends. He emphasizes the importance of design, material choice, and construction techniques in sustainable building.
Martin Holladay – Known for his “Musings of an Energy Nerd” column, Holladay brings a critical perspective to green building practices, including the efficacy and application of various green building materials.
William McDonough – As a co-author of “Cradle to Cradle,” McDonough promotes the development and use of building materials that fit into a regenerative, circular economy. His approach to design values materials that can be endlessly recycled or upcycled.
Katrin Klingenberg – Founder of the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS), Klingenberg advocates for rigorous energy efficiency standards in building, emphasizing the role of materials in achieving high-performance outcomes.
Dr. Feifei Sun – A researcher focused on the development of sustainable concrete and alternative binders. Dr. Sun’s work looks at reducing the carbon footprint of one of the most commonly used building materials.
Nirmal Kishnani – An academic, author, and editor of the “FuturArc” magazine, Kishnani examines the environmental impact of building and the importance of selecting sustainable materials, particularly in the context of Asia’s rapidly urbanizing landscape.
