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Bill is an architect, designer and pioneer in the sustainable movement since its inception. His leadership in sustainable design is recognized widely, both in the U.S. and internationally, and he has written and lectured extensively on his design philosophy and practice. Bill is author of The Hannover Principles: Design for Sustainability (City of Hannover, 2000), and coauthor with Dr. Michael Braungart of Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things (North Point Press, 2002). His influence spans over thirty years, reaching back to 1977 when he designed and built the first solar-heated house in Ireland while still a student at Yale University. Then in 1985, he designed the first “green office” in the U.S. for the Environmental Defense Fund. He continues to innovate to this day. His vision of a hopeful, positive, and environmentally intelligent future guides all of the designs of William McDonough + Partners.
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Michelle’s project experience is international in scope and covers a wide range of project scales and types, from building design to conceptual frameworks. Her talent for critical inquiry is complemented by outstanding communication and project management skills, enabling her to clearly explain complex theoretical concepts and to successfully realize Cradle to Cradle design principles in built form. Michelle’s current project is the Poff Courthouse Renovation.
Key Projects: NASA Sustainability Base, Fuller Theological Seminary David Allan Hubbard Library, Almere 2030 Principles, Klavertje 4 Master Plan
Kristin has over 17 years of experience in the design of institutional, commercial, and educational buildings. She spent over four years practicing architecture in the United Kingdom and brings a unique international perspective to each project she leads. Since joining WM+P in 2005, she has led a variety of projects with high Cradle to Cradle aspirations, including a single family home, a master plan and addition to the headquarters building of a Fortune 500 company, and a concept design for a new Whole Foods Market store. With the right balance of technical, design and management skills, and a talent for understanding client needs, Kristin leads complex teams to produce innovative and thoughtful designs.
Key Projects: American University School of International Service, VMware Corporate Campus, Museum of Life and the Environment, Office Headquarters master plan and addition
Diane directs William McDonough+Partners' planning work globally, collaborating with the directors in our three studios to integrate Cradle to Cradle and systems-based approaches in the planning and design of new communities. Trained as both a designer and a lawyer, she brings unique skills in analysis, strategic thinking and communication that are highly effective in addressing the challenges of community planning. She has won numerous awards for her work, is a frequent speaker at conferences, and serves on the Board of the Landscape Architecture Foundation. Her work on the new community of Hali'imaile is included in the National Building Museum's Green Community exhibit.
Key Projects: Alkimos Master Plan, North Innisfil Lands Master Plan, Almere Principles, Park 20|20 Master Plan, Cradle to Cradle Development Framework for Hali'imaile, Ford Rouge Center Landscape Master Plan, Fuller Theological Seminary Strategic Development Plan, and Real Estate Services for Google, Inc.
John is an award-winning designer who relishes working on large, complex programs and master planning projects to achieve a swift and effective design resolution. His unique combination of talents has played a crucial role in shaping the firm's transformation of land-planning and development processes. John has been with the firm since 1994 and has contributed to the design of several of the firm’s groundbreaking designs. He is currently leading the design for the Ferrer Research and Development Building in Spain.
Key Projects: Park 20|20, Ecourban 22, Nike European Headquarters, 901 Cherry Offices, IBM Corporate Offices Riekerpolder, Eco-Effective Distribution Center, Office Tower of the Future
Kathy is the director of WM+P’s residential studio and has had a significant role in a number of the firm’s single family and mixed use residential projects. Her experience in successfully delivering full architectural services, including construction administration, compliments her in-depth knowledge of materials and love of the crafted detail. With over 11 years at William McDonough + Partners, Kathy draws on her deep knowledge of Cradle to Cradle principles with the design of safe and healthy living spaces inspired by natural systems. Kathy oversees the firm’s pro-bono effort for the Make It Right project in New Orleans and is currently leading the design of a private home in northern California.
Key Projects: Make It Right, American University School of International Service, Sarah Heinz House, Charlotte Residence, Cave Avenue Homes.
David is an accomplished designer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership during his 25 year career. He has directed teams from concept design through client occupancy on an array of technically challenging and programmatically intricate projects in the U.S. and abroad. As the founding member of the San Francisco studio, David provides design leadership on all projects. He is deeply connected to the Bay Area and thrives on adapting Cradle to Cradle design principles to the unique conditions of California and the West Coast.
Key Projects: UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, 2001 Market Street, Treasure Island, PG&E Sustainable Cities
Kees Noorman is the Director of Business Development for William McDonough + Partners’ EU operation. He has extensive experience in real estate development, finance, and marketing. Prior to joining William McDonough + Partners, Kees was the Project Director for Delta Projectontwikkeling Park 20|20 in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. His expertise in community development and finance stems from executive positions with the Amsterdam Port Authority, World Trade Center, and ING Bank. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Board Member for KDD Group N.V., a leading project developer in the Ukraine. Kees’s instincts and passion for high-ambition sustainability are key factors to his success in today’s business climate.
Key Projects: Park 20|20
Alastair has practiced architecture in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles for over 15 years. He has extensive project management experience in retail and residential design, as well as commercial base building and interior architecture. Since joining William McDonough + Partners in 2004, Alastair has led several key projects in the Bay Area and in The Netherlands. Alastair is a licensed general contractor and co-owned a design build firm prior to joining WM+P. This knowledge of construction practices and pricing adds a valuable practical perspective to his strong design leadership.
Key Projects: Park 20|20, NASA Sustainability Base, VMware Corporate Campus
Mark’s skills and experience are perfectly suited to directing an array of unique consulting services for the built environment. He is an experienced architect whose design, technical and project leadership skills have been focused exclusively on sustainable design during his 15 years with WM+P. Mark is instrumental in translating William McDonough’s philosophy into processes and designs and he consistently works with the firm’s leadership to develop WM+P’s Cradle to Cradle design approach. Considered a leader in the sustainable design movement, Mark teaches at the University of Virginia, served as chair of the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment and edited the Sustainable Design chapter of the current Architectural Graphic Standards.
Key Projects: Isola, Boutique Jacob Campus Master Plan, Nike European Headquarters, 901 Cherry Offices, Woods Hole Research Center, Poff Courthouse Renovation
Roger has over 20 years of experience working with a variety of corporate, institutional, and academic clients. Since joining William McDonough + Partners in 1994, Roger has completed projects for Herman Miller, Frito-Lay, and most of the firm’s engagements with Ford Motor Company at the historic Ford Rouge Center industrial complex. A strong project manager with a deep understanding of Cradle to Cradle, Roger uses his extensive technical knowledge and command of the latest research to lead project teams toward innovative and practical design solutions.
Key Projects: Ferrer Grupo, Eco-Effective Airport Study, National Museum of Science & Industry National Collections Centre, Ford Rouge Center Revitalization, Herman Miller, Frito-Lay
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