Jennifer Wehling is Director of Sustainability at HMC Architects. As an architect, Jennifer believes the designers of the built environment have a responsibility to protect human and environmental health. With a passion for sustainability and her efforts in leading millions of building square footage to LEED certification, she leverages her experience to help teams push the limits of sustainability while honoring each project’s unique opportunities and constraints. Over the past 25 years, Jennifer has worked on a wide variety of project types and sizes, working with teams to integrate sustainable design strategies, focusing on the delicate balance of environmental, social, and economic issues alongside the budget, scope, and schedule of a project, while maximizing the opportunities that come with the project location, team experience, and client priorities. As HMC’s director of sustainability, Jennifer leads strategic initiatives, like eliminating the firm’s carbon footprint, AIA 2030 and Material Pledge reporting, and sustainability education efforts firm wide. She aims to impact not just HMC’s designs, but its operations as well; guiding HMC in minimizing its footprint while maximizing its positive impact.