About Gunnar Hubbard

Gunnar Hubbard, FAIA, is a recognized leader in the green building industry with over 30 years of experience as a licensed architect, consultant, educator, and sustainability advocate. His work spans across the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, focusing on creating high-performance, low-carbon, healthy buildings.

"We can use local materials, live with less, and live a simple life while creating sustainable, high-performance buildings that positively impact our world."

Growing up in a hand-built log cabin in central Vermont, Gunnar developed a deep appreciation for sustainable living and design from an early age. This formative experience drove him to study sustainable design and architecture, leading to a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon in 1992.

Throughout his career, Gunnar has been at the forefront of sustainable design and green building practices. He has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including:

• The Stockholm Central Railroad Station
• The CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas strip, the largest private construction project in U.S. history to achieve LEED Gold certification
• The Shanghai Stock Exchange
• The Harvard University Allston Science Complex
• Sustainability consulting for the White House and Old Executive Office Building

Gunnar's expertise extends beyond practice into education and advocacy. He has taught green building workshops internationally and held teaching positions at several institutions, including Cornell University and Ball State University. As a sustainability practice leader, he has overseen the certification of over 400 green buildings globally.

In recognition of his contributions to the field, Gunnar was inducted as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2015 and became a LEED Fellow in 2012. He continues to push the boundaries of sustainable design, focusing on advancing climate action initiatives and promoting innovative approaches to creating environmentally responsible architecture.