SANDRA MENDLER, AIA, LEED® AP, is a design principal at HOK in San Francisco, California. She is a nationally recognized advocate for sustainable design and a leader of HOK's sustainable design initiative within HOK.

WILLIAM ODELL, AIA, LEED® AP, is a design principal at HOK in St. Louis, a frequent speaker about sustainable design, and a leader of HOK's sustainable design initiative within HOK.

MARY ANN LAZARUS, AIA, LEED® AP, is a senior vice president and firmwide sustainable design director at HOK, providing education and resources to project teams.