KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 1,Ā 2022)Ā ā Architecture firm BNIM has promoted Jeremy Knoll to Director of Sustainability and Regenerative Design.Ā Jeremy Knoll, AIA, LEED Fellow, SEED, EcoDistricts AP, is an Associate Principal at BNIM whose strategic leadershipĀ in green building systems and carbon reduction advances the firmās sustainable and regenerative design practice.
BNIM has committed to reducing embodied carbon dioxide emissions on projects byĀ 65% in 2030 and by 100% in 2040, and achieving 20% net positive in 2050.
CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON HUMAN AND BUILDING PERFORMANCE
In his new role, Knoll will guide project teams across BNIM to create positive impacts for human and building performance, develop new research and industry resources, and empower staff, clients, and communities to take daily climate action.
Knoll has emerged as a proven thought leader in the sustainable design and constructionĀ movement throughout his 18Ā years of practice. He has servedĀ as an integral design team member on projects worldwide, guiding sustainability, building performance, and green building rating systems.
At BNIM, Jeremy has held a significant role on numerous high-performance projects and serves as a key leader of BNIMās Sustainability Group. The Sustainability Group has contributed to BNIMās national impact in sustainable design and implemented initiatives for a more organized and focused sustainable approach, notably BNIMās first Sustainability Action Plan and annual sustainability report,Ā Subject to Change. This work challenges the firm to improve tools, resources, and transparency in reporting and analysis of environmental impact across projects.
LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH USGBC, PUBLIC INTEREST AND CLIMATE ACTION GROUPSĀ
Knoll has served as past-Board Chair of the Central Plains U.S. Green Building Council, Executive Board Member ofĀ Climate Action Kansas City, and Board Chair-elect ofĀ DesignCorps, the world leader of the Public Interest Design movement.
He is a licensed architect in Missouri and received his Master of Architecture from Kansas State University and Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis.Ā HeĀ is a SEED Professional, 2019Ā LEED Fellow, and BNIMās most recent EcoDistricts Accredited Professional.
SUPPORTING BNIM'S GOALS FOR CARBON REDUCTION
āBNIM remains committed to elevating our knowledge, tools, and reporting to track our performance aligned with rigorous goals for embodied carbon reduction and meeting the AIA 2030 Challenge," said BNIM Principal Laura Lesniewski, FAIA, LEED AP, WELL AP. "The more we do this, the more we can create real change through our projects.
"Jeremyās dedication as an environmental leader whose methodical and informative approach has been key in keeping BNIM on the trajectory to achieve these goals. Under Jeremyās guidance as BNIMās new Director of Sustainability and Regenerative Design, BNIM will continue to advance our work for climate action.ā
ABOUT BNIM
BNIMās core purpose āWe deliver beautiful, integrated, living environments that inspire change and enhance the human condition.ā The services we provideāarchitecture, interior design, landscape design, sustainability leadership and consulting, graphic design, and planningāare guided by this mission.
BNIM has been recognized with more than 500 awards for exceptional design and thought leadership, including the 2011 AIA National Architecture Firm Award. The firm has emerged nationally as a leading resource for established methodologies, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge research in architecture, planning, and landscape design.
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