Double Platinum! Tips for LEED and WELL Success
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NeoCon Presentation Description: Business as usual is no longer acceptable. Clients want healthier buildings, and cities are raising the bar on performance. How can architects meet these increasing expectations?
This session will share lessons from a recent innovative campus: one of the first projects in America to achieve both LEED and WELL Platinum certification. This office building illustrates success in healthy workplace and resource conservation, and through specific tips and lessons from both LEED and WELL programs, you will learn where to focus energy, time, and attention in the pursuit of higher performance.
The session will tell the full design story, from the original client brief - asking for a healthy and "remarkable" environment - through successfully achieving certifications at the highest level of both LEED and WELL. Additional insights will be shared on the deep collaboration from all members of the project team that was necessary for success.
Matthew Crummey, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Project Architect
Perkins&Will
Restless curiosity has led Matthew Crummey into many encounters with the edge of utility. An upbringing rooted in the Midwest, combined with a persistent strain of frugality, has kept him engaged with the practical. Over 25 years of experience, he has delivered multiple award-winning projects across a wide spectrum of scales and typologies. In his current role as Senior Architect at Perkins&Will, he focuses on special projects, technical mentorship, and enhancement of innovative delivery.
Nirmala Srinivasa, RID, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP
Senior Interior Project Manager
Perkins&Will
Nirmala is a compassionate problem solver focused on large, complex built environments. With a background in both architecture and interior design, she has cultivated a unique perspective and holistic approach to creating spaces that inspire, perform, and elevate experiences. Turning complexity into clarity, she guides teams through an interactive design process that addresses challenges before they arise. Nirmala combines technical expertise with a genuine love for people, making her a strong communicator and mentor. Having worked across three countries, she has honed the ability to build rapport with anyone and adapt to diverse cultural and professional contexts.
Yure Suarez, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Regenerative Design Advisor
Perkins&Will
Yure integrates innovation with exceptional design quality, specializing in sustainable strategies including resiliency, material health, equity, and regenerative design. She believes collaboration and collective listening form the foundation of successful projects, and sheâs passionate about addressing clientsâ core needs with creative, high-performing building solutions. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Yure brings a global perspective to her work. She holds a bachelor's from Universidad Simon Bolivar, a certification from Politecnico di Milano, and a master's from University of Texas at Austin. She has contributed significantly to the industry as a Carbon Leadership Forum member and Dallas hub leader.
