ILFI Staff

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…

It is with sadness and pride that ILFI says goodbye to James Connelly as our Vice President of Strategic Growth. James has been a steadfast leader for ILFI over his eight years at the organization, bringing new programs to life, pushing the manufacturing industry toward higher standards, and advocating for transparency in materials and products. We will certainly miss James,…

New illustrated book by renowned green building leader provides genuine insights into why a sustained awakening of the heart is key to turning back the tide of climate change and environmental degradation.   SEATTLE, WA, May 27, 2020 – Ecotone Publishing, the industry’s first exclusive green architecture and design publisher, today announced the release of a new book titled LOVE+GREEN…

Living Future 2020 Online Highlights Increasing Momentum and Scale of Living Buildings Around the World May 7, 2020 (SEATTLE) – Living Future 2020 Online opened today showing how leaders around the world are “Sustaining Hope Within Crisis,” by bringing innovative projects to life.  From a winery and eco-retreat to an urban office building and school of public policy, people are…

Sonoma winery certified to world’s most ambitious green building standard by the International Living Future Institute We are pleased to share Silver Oak Winery’s press release announcing their Living Building certification. You can find their original press release here. HEALDSBURG, Calif., April 22, 2020 /3BL Media/ – Silver Oak and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) announced today that the winery has become…

Did you know? Living Future Accreditation (LFA) requires 36 LFA CE credits, and attending our annual conference Living Future 2020 (now online) will help get you there! What’s more, nearly all of this education can also contribute to your AIA LU|HSW credits, with a few sessions offering triple the value to satisfy Passive House Institute US continuing education requirements as…

We asked Living Future 19 Just Scholar and Certification Manager at Dvele Ivonne Zuñiga about major takeaways from the experience. Applications for those interested in environmental justice and want to attend Living Future 20 for free closed on March 1st. Thank you to everyone who applied! ILFI: How did Living Future impact your work as a sustainability professional? Ivonne Zuñiga:…

Seattle/Bolzano—In December 2019 Ursula von der Leyen, newly-appointed President of the European Commission, said, “I want Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050… to make this happen, we must take bold steps together…”  By the urging of—and overwhelming support from—our volunteer Network and European community, the International Living Future Institute has risen to Ursula von…

With the arrival of a new decade comes the momentum to turn words into action around climate change. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) created the Zero Carbon (ZC) certification as a way for teams to fully decarbonize their buildings and meet their climate action goals. While this is no small feat, we have now seen several instances of corporations…

As February approaches, we are soon to say goodbye to Amanda Sturgeon, who is stepping down as CEO after nearly 10 years with ILFI. With 650 Living Building projects in 23 countries, two thriving international affiliates, 27 affordable housing projects, and hundreds of Declare labels, Amanda has guided the Institute to a place where the organization is poised to scale….

As climate action becomes more urgent, there is a growing focus on embodied carbon within the built environment. An increasing amount of architects, engineers, and researchers are collaborating to establish common practices around the definition and reduction of embodied carbon as to produce fully decarbonized, or true Zero Carbon projects. The International Living Future Institute has created the Embodied Carbon…

November 20, 2019 (ATLANTA): The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) honored the late scholar and Yale University social ecologist Stephen R. Kellert’s legacy at the third annual Biophilic Design Award last night with a special award ceremony hosted by Interface during the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The ceremony was held at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s new Kendeda…

Editor’s note: This event has been changed to an online event with a slightly different schedule and lineup. Please visit the event website for complete information and we hope to see you online May 7-8, 2020. PRESS RELEASE: Seattle’s 2020 Living Future unConference Opens for Registration, Focus on Sustaining Hope Within Climate Crisis Keynote speakers include Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, indigenous hip…

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is excited to celebrate the third annual Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award, sponsored by Interface, at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Atlanta, GA. The ceremony will take place at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s brand new Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. The award honors the late scholar and Yale…

Earlier this year, ILFI announced some changes to the Living Future Accreditation process and requirements, including renewal! The achievement of Living Future Accreditation (LFA) acknowledges your work toward making our communities socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. Once accredited, you will be able to use the post-nominal initials “LFA” as well as the LFA seal for a period of…

This year, the Institute is celebrating ten individuals we believe to be heroes in the regenerative design community. These individuals, originally chosen for the Living Future Hero award, champion Living Future projects, products and values, share visionary ideas with their peers, and change the world with their environmental advocacy and leadership. The winners of the 2019 Living Future Hero Awards…