Donald Green

Donald is an experienced project manager and recognized expert in sustainable design who is committed to combatting climate change through the built environment. He brings over 25 years of experience taking projects from concept through construction, including integrating sustainable design into the design and construction process.

Donald has facilitated LEED certification processes on dozens of projects and holds leadership positions with various sustainability organizations on the local, regional, and national levels. As co-chair of AIA Charlotte’s Climate Action Committee, Donald helped lead the effort for AIA Charlotte to adopt AIA’s Climate Action Resolution in 2021. He is also working alongside the City of Charlotte to implement their new Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP), as well as supporting Envision Charlotte and their mission to build the circular economy. As a co-chair of the firm's sustainability green team, Donald has been instrumental in developing the sustainability action plan, advancing resilient planning, and integrating the AIA's framework for design excellence into project workflow.

“An integrated team is at the core of a successful sustainable project,” says Donald, “capitalizing on the opportunities each project offers by listening to and understanding the owner’s needs and desires, and then realizing them in an environmentally responsive outcome.”