Where Building Professionals Come Together

To lead us to a thriving, equitable, low-carbon world

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Where Purpose meets Practice

Knowledge-sharing. Problem-solving. Support.

Peer Networks are trusted spaces where AEC industry professionals connect and collaborate on building a more sustainable future.


Peer Networks

What Our Members Say

Allison Wilson, Associate Principal, Sustainability Director, Ayers Saint Gross

It’s rare to find such an expert group of mission-driven professionals who consistently show up for one another to support each other’s professional development.

— Allison Wilson, Associate Principal, Sustainability Director, Ayers Saint Gross
Alejandra Menchaca, Founding Principal, Airlift Studio

It’s a privilege to belong to a community that has a wealth of knowledge, practical experience and passion regarding all things sustainable design. And I LOVE barefoot show and tell!

— Alejandra Menchaca, Founding Principal, Airlift Studio
Douglas Flandro, Director of Sustainability, Cambridge Seven Architects

This network has inspired me and provided direction to lead the charge for positive change with my clients and with my colleagues.

— Douglas Flandro, Director of Sustainability, Cambridge Seven Architects
Sarah Wood, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Jacobs

As a team of one charting completely new territory for my firm at the time, this network served as my source of inspiration & leverage, motivation, deep knowledge, boost of confidence, & above all, a powerhouse community.

— Sarah Wood, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Jacobs
Emily Purcell, Sustainable Design Lead, CannonDesign

What I love is the openness that comes with a closed forum. No spam, no bots, no sales pitches, instead there’s room for candid conversation and constructive criticism of our industry. The conversation is on another level!

— Emily Purcell, Sustainable Design Lead, CannonDesign
Nicole Voss, Director of Sustainability and Assoc. Principal, isgenuity

Green Commons’ leadership and approach is truly what makes all of this possible, and it’s no small feat to coordinate so many people from so many places across so many disciplines.

— Nicole Voss, Director of Sustainability and Assoc. Principal, isgenuity

We Bring Teams Together and Hold Space for Internal Brilliance to Emerge

Our work focuses on:

  • Clarifying vision and buy-in up front to minimize friction throughout a project
  • Helping teams align around purpose and build lasting capacity.
  • Supporting healthier, more regenerative product decisions.

Green Commons

Building a Better Future, Together

For more than 30 years, we've been part of a growing movement to transform the building industry into a force for good.

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