Architect |The Mosites Company
Chris Minnerly has been practicing architecture for nearly 35 years with a focus on creating environments that inspire our imagination. He currently works for a small real estate development firm that focuses on complex transformational projects. While a principal and shareholder at the Design Alliance Architects he led the design of the Center for Sustainable Landscapes, a certified Living Building. He has been an adjunct studio instructor at Carnegie Mellon University.
Courses
Ten Years in One of the World's Greenest Buildings
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) opened in December 2012. It remains the only building to achieve seven of the highest green building certifications: the Living Building Challenge, WELL Platinum (first), SITES Platinum (first), LEED Platinum, BREAAM Outstanding In-Use (first in the United States), Fitwel 3 Star, and Zero Energy certifications. After 10 years of occupying, operating, and refining this unique facility, Phipps and the design team have developed a wealth of knowledge to share with designers, builders, and owners. This presentation will explore what was learned about design process, biophilic design, performance, occupant engagement, and ongoing evaluation.
Course expires 06/05/2026