Who We Are
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Beth Heider - Founder & CEO
Known for her work making the business case for green and net zero energy buildings, Beth works at the nexus of design, construction, sustainability, and good business. In 2020, she founded Heider Sustainability Advisors to catalyze prosperous and sustainable business through research and advisory services.
She has been elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and LEED Fellow by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). She is recognized as a Living Hero by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). Her Board service includes USGBC, ILFI, the Envision Review Board and Excel Academy. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture.
Known for her work making the business case for green and net zero energy buildings, Beth works at the nexus of design, construction, sustainability, and good business. In 2020, she founded Heider Sustainability Advisors to catalyze prosperous and sustainable business through research and advisory services.
She has been elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and LEED Fellow by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). She is recognized as a Living Hero by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). Her Board service includes USGBC, ILFI, the Envision Review Board and Excel Academy. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture.
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Emily Durand - Partner
After launching her career at Skanska where she translated their corporate sustainability commitment into action, Emily was delighted to join HSA in 2021. She co-lead the development of Insight, a tool created with the US Green Building Council, now freely available as part of the Arc platform. Emily served as Skanska USA’s research lead for their work with the NRDC, contributing to the Energy Performance Optimization Guide which has evolved into ULI’s Tenant Energy Optimization Program. She is a Mechanical/Materials Engineering graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, LEED Green Associate and ENV Sustainability Professional.
After launching her career at Skanska where she translated their corporate sustainability commitment into action, Emily was delighted to join HSA in 2021. She co-lead the development of Insight, a tool created with the US Green Building Council, now freely available as part of the Arc platform. Emily served as Skanska USA’s research lead for their work with the NRDC, contributing to the Energy Performance Optimization Guide which has evolved into ULI’s Tenant Energy Optimization Program. She is a Mechanical/Materials Engineering graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, LEED Green Associate and ENV Sustainability Professional.