Back in the day, our cofounders, Kyle Pickett and Billy Worthen, knew not only how to dream big, but to 'make sh- - happen'. Their vision has inspired scores of talented people in our community to contribute their time, talent and resources to support the legacy we're building. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn about exciting things to come at the William J. Worthen Foundation. Jeffrey Till AIA LEED AP Paul Adamson FAIA Alice Sung, AIA, LEED AP, BD C, SEA Heidi Lubin Candice Kollar, LEED AP Avery Kintner Steven Guttmann Jill A. eden brukman Elena Bondareva Eric Hough Gray Dougherty, AIA, LEED AP, Assoc. DBIA, Tibisay Lugo Daniele Horton, CRE® Horton Kelly Fehr Colleen F. Richard Gonzalez Architect Margarita Gorokhovsky John Grcina Stephanie Hallinan David Herron, FAIA Daniel Hlad Connor Hochleutner Chelsea Kaufman The William J. Worthen Foundation https://lnkd.in/griVhkyJ
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About us
Through the joy of collaboration, the William J. Worthen Foundation gathers, educates and inspires practicable action for resilient communities. As a 501(c)3 California Public Benefit Corporation, the Foundation is building on Bill Worthen’s legacy of collaborative leadership in the areas of sustainability and advancing a climate positive future. Billy Worthen was a nationally recognized sustainability and collaborative design leader. Over his twenty-year career, Bill balanced policy development with professional and public advocacy, practice experience, industry research and peer-to-peer education. Bill served as the sustainability consultant for many high-visibility projects exploring the practical application of cutting-edge sustainability strategies, energy performance and high-level LEED certifications for clients including the San Francisco International Airport, Gensler, Perkins+Will, Tishman Speyer, and the cities of San Francisco and Palo Alto. In addition to his role as Co-founder and CEO of Urban Fabrick, Bill was a leading advocate for green building and sustainability policy. He served as a member of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s Green Building Task Force, resulting in the city’s pioneering Green Building Ordinance which won the first World Green Building Council Government Leadership Award in 2011. He was a member of the San Francisco Eco-District Formation Task Force, and the U. S. Green Building Counsel’s LEED Implementation Committee, working on new innovations in green building certifications. Bill also represented his profession as the AIA National Director and Resource Architect for Sustainability from 2010 to 2012, spearheading several cross-industry collaborative sustainability initiatives – most notably overseeing the development of the AIA Energy Modeling Practice Guide.
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- On-site water reuse and Building decarbonization
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CHANGE IS AFOOT at The William J. Worthen Foundation. At this juncture, we would like to acknowledge outgoing Board President, Steven Guttmann, for his dedicated #leadership and myriad contributions that have significantly advanced our mission. Steve has been a major player on the forefront of all of the Foundation's initiatives since taking the helm in 2019. Most notably, as Principal Investigator (aka author,/editor, expeditor, cheerleader, you-name-it) for the Building Decarbonization Practice Guide, he assumed ownership of the entire 285-page document to ensure both its accuracy and continuity. He also managed much of the graphic design process and launched a Spanish translation. Steve led us through the pandemic with humor and good spirit and, more recently, led a rewrite of our Bylaws and the creation of a Conflict of Interest Policy. The Foundation has benefited tremendously from his methodical approach to complex issues and his ability to problem solve, present, manage a team and persevere through extraordinary times. The Foundation is immensely grateful for his generosity and to have had the privilege to work with him. Having given his time, talent and resources, with heart, over an above the call of duty, Steve has earned our love and respect. HUGE kudos and thanks to you, Steve. You will be missed!! For a glimpse of Steve's engineering leadership in the Healthcare sector, see "Turning the health care sector toward decarbonization", featured by @USGBC. https://lnkd.in/eCpwK5-D For more about all the letters after his name and his illustrious history with Guttmann & Blaevoet Consulting Engineers, check out his profile. Jeffrey Till AIA LEED AP Till Paul Adamson FAIA Alice Sung, AIA, LEED AP, BD C, SEA Kyle Pickett Candice Kollar, LEED AP Heidi Lubin Avery Kintner Jill A. Elena Bondareva eden brukman Gray Dougherty, AIA, LEED AP, Assoc. DBIA Eric Hough Tibisay Lugo The William J. Worthen Foundation https://lnkd.in/griVhkyJ
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An awesome #waterreuse #event at Epic Cleantec. People learning and connecting, moving us forward. U.S. Green Building Council
We had a thought-provoking and transformative forum on resilience in water yesterday at our Epic HQ, co-hosted with the U.S. Green Building Council! 💦 The event was a dynamic mix of educational sessions led by industry leaders, unique project showcases, and invaluable networking opportunities. Together with USGBC and other experts, we delved into groundbreaking strategies for advancing sustainability through water. 🎤 Highlights included insights from: 🔹 Lindy Gibbons, Manager of Workplace MEP, Salesforce 🔹 Ante Vulin, Vice President and Senior Sustainability Strategist, Glumac 🔹 Roger Elu, Chief Engineer, San Francisco 49ers 🔹 Taylor Nokhoudian, Water Resources Program Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission 🔹 Ryan Pulley, Director of Water Reuse Operations, Epic Cleantec 🔹 Aaron Tartakovsky, Co-Founder and CEO, Epic Cleantec A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event! 🌟 #USGBC #WaterResilience Stephanie Hallinan Tia Metzger (She/Her/Hers)
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The qualities we strive to embody as an organization and as members of The William J. Worthen Foundation Board: COLLABORATIVE: Generously sharing information and ideas, we value and build on each other's contributions. INCLUSIVE: We believe diversity builds strength and invite all who are interested and passionate to join us. PROVOCATIVE: Make no mistake, we intend to stir things up. WEAVERS; We gather distinct views and voices together to create solutions that work for all. FUN: Let's climb the mountain with a playful spirit. What qualities do you aspire to in your daily practice? What floats your boat when the seas get rough? Jeffrey Till AIA LEED AP Heidi Lubin Paul Adamson FAIA Candice Kollar, LEED AP Alice Sung, AIA, LEED AP, BD C, SEA Kyle Pickett Avery Kintner Steven Guttmann , eden brukman Elena Bondareva Gray Dougherty, AIA, LEED AP, Assoc. DBIA, Tibisay Lugo, Jill A. William J. Worthen Foundation https://lnkd.in/griVhkyJ
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Join U.S. Green Building Council and who's who in #waterreuse for a good time tomorrow at Epic Cleantec.
Join us this Thursday for an exciting transformation forum about resilience in water at our Epic HQ, co-hosted with the U.S. Green Building Council! This half-day event includes educational sessions hosted by industry leaders and water advocates, two project showcases, lunch, and great networking opportunities. Oh, and of course, recycled water 🍺! 🌟 When: Thursday, Aug. 8 📍 Where: Epic's HQ 🕒 Time: 11 AM - 4 PM | Networking 4-6 PM 🎤 Hear from: 🔹Lindy Gibbons, Manager of Workplace MEP, Salesforce 🔹Ante Vulin, Vice President and Senior Sustainability Strategist, Glumac 🔹Roger Elu, Chief Engineer, San Francisco 49ers 🔹Taylor Nokhoudian, Water Resources Program Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission 🔹Kasie Regnier, Director of Applied Water Science, Monterey Bay Aquarium 🔹Ryan Pulley, Director of Water Reuse Operations, Epic Cleantec 🔹Aaron Tartakovsky, Co-Founder and CEO, Epic Cleantec Register here: https://lnkd.in/epzzvtc6
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Important conversation to advance!
“Think Home First 💭” As part of our wildfire defense series, we want to share how you can increase the chances of a property surviving a wildfire The 3 most effective ways are: 🏠 Home Hardening: Use fire-resistant building materials to protect your home from wildfires 🛣️ Create your defensible space: Defensible space is the buffer that helps to keep the fire away from a home 🪴Fire-resistant landscaping: Surround your home with fire-resistant landscaping Read more in our Wildfire Defense Toolkit, developed by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gsfEt8ED Plus, check out our Wildfire Defense + Extreme Heat trainings schedule to get certified on how to protect your community and property 🧑🏫: https://lnkd.in/gQDZ-jhA Up Next ⬇️ Stay tuned for the next Wildfire post, where you can learn how to develop a “Wildfire Action Plan: Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation” ⛑️
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We are driven by our MISSION ... Through the power and joy of collaboration, The William J. Worthen Foundation gathers, educates, and inspires practicable action for resilient communities ... and motivated by our GOALS. This one we set in 2020: Become a go-to organization that leverages peer connection and learning to mitigate the global climate impacts of the building industry. How would you say we are doing? (Let us know in the comments.) And follow our page because we've some exciting news coming soon!
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Exciting! Plug-and-play solar! "Germans Combat Climate Change from their Balcony" The New York Times Melissa Eddy https://lnkd.in/g86F2yyS William J. Worthen Foundation https://lnkd.in/griVhkyJ
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"It's not all about the climate. There are loads of reasons to ditch gas stoves and appliances — and health concerns may be at the top of the list." Alison F. Takemura, Ph.D. underscores all the good reasons for healthy all-electric kitchens in Canary Media's Electrified Life column: https://lnkd.in/gfDC-hUG Canary Media Inc. See VOLUME 5, ALL-ELECTRIC KITCHENS of our Building Decarbonization Practice Guide for comprehensive guidance for both residential and commercial kitchens, including case studies. Get your guide here. it's free! https://lnkd.in/g_PFXB96 Contributors and advisors: Rachelle Boucher Chef Christopher Galarza Steven Guttmann Teresa Jan Pauline Souza Steve Gross, PE David Kaneda, PE, Eur Ing, FAIA, LEED Fellow Tu David Phu Brent Rosenburgh This illustration below, from the Building Decarbonization Practice Guide, Volume 5, shows the health effects on children from just one of the chemicals that are released from gas stoves. William J. Worthen Foundation https://lnkd.in/griVhkyJ
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Great opportunity to work with a passionate team!
Verdani Institute for the Built Environment (VIBE) is seeking a passionate Decarbonization Fellow to drive research and innovation in decarbonization for the sustainable built environment. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and excel in research, data management, and communication, please apply and/or share! 🔹 Projects Include: Supporting the Decarbonization Guidance Report to be published in December 2024 Supporting the Decarbonization Committee 🎓 Ideal Candidate: Bachelor's degree (preferred: Master's, LEED GA/AP), strong research and communication skills, commitment to sustainability. (See more on the job listing) 🌱 Why VIBE? We advocate for green building education and the rapid expansion of climate-friendly practices. Join us in making a difference! 📧 Apply Now: bit.ly/VIBEDecarbFellow
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