Grace Friedhoff | Sustainability Consultant, Project Manager

LEED AP BD+C, TRUE Advisor, RA

Grace draws from deep experience as a registered architect focused on technical detailing and team coordination of medium-to-large scale buildings. While working as an architect, Grace expressed her passion for sustainability through LEED projects and via internal sustainability leadership at a 700+ multi-national firm with a particular focus on zero-waste. Personally, Grace lives a plastic-free lifestyle.

Accreditation

Registered Architect (RA), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C), Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Advisor

Education

BArch + Environmental Policy & Planning Minor | Virginia Tech

Community Involvement

Member of AIANY Committee on the Environment (COTE)

Fun Facts

Three things in your fridge

Jalapenos, Cilantro, and Eggs

Turntable or Spotify

Spotify

Sustainability Must

Will always be found with my re-usable water bottle in hand and a set of travel utensils in my bag.

Hidden Talents

Ability to find a travel deal for any destination. Great at finding hacks and stalking deals to buy tickets for a fraction of what you’d expect.

Special Place

Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Beautiful historic palace that is the stuff of dreams.

Favorite Books

‘Einstein’s Dreams’ by Alan Lightman and ‘Seveneves’ by Neil Stephenson

Quote

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”

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