ILFI Staff

Earlier this month, ILFI proudly launched the latest iteration of our Just® program during the 2024 Living Future Conference in Atlanta, Georgia—Just 3.0! Initially introduced in 2014, Just is a disclosure tool and framework for reflection, evaluation, and continuous improvement that helps organizations address social justice and equity throughout all aspects of their policies, practices, and culture. Just uplifts the…

A Holistic Approach In the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the City of Bridges Community Land Trust is tackling the affordable housing challenge in a holistic way. They are addressing the urgent demand for affordable and resilient housing and ensuring that the housing supports the health and well-being of residents, keeps operating costs affordable, and manages construction impact on the community….

The International Living Future Institute is thrilled to celebrate the recent achievements from our Living Future Members in constructing buildings and communities, manufacturing products, and leading organizations that move us towards a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. Here are the milestones that have been accomplished so far in 2021! Use the links below to jump…

After seven years of operating its composting toilet system, the Bullitt Center made the decision in early 2020 to switch to a highly efficient vacuum flush system connected to Seattle’s sanitary sewer by December 31, 2020.  To capture lessons learned and rationale for this decision, the Bullitt Center has developed a white paper, which you can read here. The team…

Globally recognized human rights advocate, strategist, and writer of Nigerian-American descent brings international focus to the organization JANUARY 26, 2021 (SEATTLE) – Opal Tometi has joined the Board of Directors for the International Living Future Institute, the organization announced today. Known as an award-winning human rights defender and one of three women co-founders of Black Lives Matter, Tometi was recently…

ILFI retains Koya Partners JANUARY 5, 2021 – NEW YORK – The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is pleased to announce that its CEO search committee selected Koya Partners, a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people to mission-driven clients. Koya Managing Director, Kara Teising, will lead the search process and candidate recruitment effort…

(SEATTLE, December 1, 2020) – PCC Community Markets (PCC), the largest community-owned food co-op in the U.S., in collaboration with the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), today announced that the PCC Community Markets in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle is the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal-Certified grocery store in the world. To obtain the certification, PCC met stringent requirements for the…

Makes progress as it works to become the first arena in the world to receive certification by the International Living Future Institute SEATTLE – Nov. 12 — Climate Pledge Arena and Oak View Group today announced that the arena has submitted its registration to the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) as it works to become the first arena in the…

PRESS RELEASE: Regenerative Retrofit: California’s First Living Building New book from industry leader in green building performance explores building reuse, water and energy independence, biophilic design, and a carbon-free future.  SEATTLE, WA., September 23, 2020—Ecotone Publishing, the industry’s original green architecture and design publisher, today announced the release of the seventh book in the Living Building Challenge Series titled Regenerative…

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is excited to introduce a new approach to building certification programs, including the Living Building Challenge, Core Green Building Certification, Zero Carbon, and Zero Energy. Our updated structure is designed to provide newly registered project teams with greater communication and technical support to ensure a successful certification process, while offering a simplified fee structure…

In the weeks since the killing of George Floyd sparked national protest, we have been both inspired by the growing chorus of voices calling for racial justice and disheartened by continuing acts of brutality and bigotry; the shooting of Jacob Blake and the subsequent murder of protesters are the latest in an endless stream of violence directed at the Black…

JULY 15, 2020 (SEATTLE)—Climate Pledge Arena aims to be the first International Living Future Institute Zero Carbon certified professional sports venue in the world.  “NHL Seattle, Oak View Group, and Amazon are showing the world what ambitious climate action looks like,” said Jason F. McLennan, CEO of McLennan Design, founder and board member of the International Living Future Institute, and…

This vignette is piece of a multi-part series that will highlight the work being done surrounding Washington State Executive Order 20-01. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has been working closely with Washington State for nearly two years to support agencies in their development of Zero Energy projects. ILFI has developed a toolkit of resources for project teams in the…

This vignette is piece of a multi-part series that will highlight the work being done surrounding Washington State Executive Order 20-01. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has been working closely with Washington State for nearly two years to support agencies in their development of Zero Energy projects. ILFI has developed a toolkit of resources for project teams in the…

This vignette is piece of a multi-part series that will highlight the work being done surrounding Washington State Executive Order 20-01. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has been working closely with Washington State for nearly two years to support agencies in their development of Zero Energy projects. ILFI has developed a toolkit of resources for project teams in the…

This vignette is piece of a multi-part series that will highlight the work being done surrounding Washington State Executive Order 20-01. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has been working closely with Washington State for nearly two years to support agencies in their development of Zero Energy projects. ILFI has developed a toolkit of resources for project teams in the…