Amber Keenoy
LEED AP BD+C, Principal Star Estimation and Consulting Services
* Expert Communicator and Subject Matter expert in sustainable buildings and systems * Seasoned organizer and presenter of over 40 eco-charett workshops * Proven Content Provider and Thought Leader
Amber Keenoy consults for a nationwide client base on sustainable design and construction, greening operations and maintenance, and implementation of renewable energy solutions. Her background includes sixteen years of experience in Program Management, Quantity Surveying, Sustainability Consulting, Project Management, and Engineering. She is a LEED AP BD+C, a founding member of the USGBC California Central Coast Chapter and actively involved with USGBC National. She also is a Director of Sustainanble Practices for ANEW foundation, a non-profit dedicated to sero landfill use and social responsibility.
Amber has in depth knowledge and understanding of the inter-connection of the various sustainable fields of thought and specializes in making the connections of water, site, energy, built environment, ecology, land use, master planning and funding, return on investments, renewable energies; all sustainable strategies and related issues into one comprehensive idea – thus allowing owners/key stakeholders/ project teams the ability to plan strategies with the most cost effective and sustainable plans possible.
Amber has experience with all types of construction, with over 100 LEED® projects and more than 300 non LEED® projects under her belt. Projects have ranged from less than $1Million to over $3Billion. Programs she has managed have ranged from $3Billion to over $9Billion. As an eco-charrette maverick she has created and led more than 40 eco-charrettes. She began her career working on developing ranches, then office buildings and parking garages, then moved her way into FABs and labs, and from there spring boarded into all types of construction (residential, public works, commercial, tenant improvements, schools, colleges, universities, infrastructure and everything in between).
Amber has extensive experience in managing sustainability and energy related initiatives and policies. Major focal points throughout her career have included water efficiency, zero storm water runoff, energy efficiency, net zero energy usage, renewable technologies, innovative technologies and products, zero waste, cost analysis and program development. She is competent in Mandarin Chinese, a published author in a variety of in print and online magazines, a polished speaker, and an educator for various sustainability related classes. Her depth of experience makes all her talks inspiring.
PDF Speaker Summary available on request .
* Strategic Facilities Planning
*LEED Consulting
* Life Cycle Cost Analysis/Cradle to Cradle Analysis
* Sustainability Consulting
* Cost Estimating
* Project and Program Management
* Change Management
* Cost-in-use Studies
* Green House Gas Accounting
* Carbon Emissions and Climate Action Plans
* Value Engineering
* Green House Gas Emissions Inventory
Sustainable Planning / Strategic Facilities Planning with Sustainability as a Focus
Sustainability for Beginners (how to move into the field, college curriculums, and basic laymen level)
Sustainable Costs (life cycle cost assessment, LEED system, other 3rd party rating costs, Return on Investments)
“Amber has proven over and over again as Director of Sustainability Practices for ANEW, that she is an expert in sustainability practices. She continues to help our organization expand our services to meet our clients needs and grow our organizations capabilities in the new frontier!” Lila Tsuda Grant
“Amber is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of Sustainability as well as ROI as it relates to Sustainability projects. Each time I have recommended Amber, I always receive positive feedback. In addition to the wealth of knowledge she possesses in the field of energy consultation, she is professional and very responsive to her clients. Based on this, I will continue to recommend Amber.” Jennifer Hagstedt, PHR, Director of Human Resources, Specific Media/My Space
“Amber is a refreshing burst of enthusiasm in the workplace. Her alacrity and positive personality were a pleasure to work with and I hope we have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future.” Christopher Zabaneh, Sustainability Engineer, Energy Modeler, Davis Langdon an AECOM Company
“I had the distinct privilege to collaborate with Amber on a major effort with the one of the nation’s largest green building programs. As a Program Manager of Sustainability at LACCD, Amber played a pinnacle role in guiding the organization and vetting of critical information sourced in order to assemble an impressive, organized package of moving parts and pieces collected by many consultants for sustainable standards and specification. Amber sees the big picture while concurrently analyzing the details to deliver a quality product.” Sandra Goda Dino, Director of Sustainable Interiors, Environetics
“Amber was energetic, knowledgeable and dedicated to sustainable design at all levels. Her background in cost estimating and her expertise in LEED interdisciplinary team design and coordination makes her a key player in the green building arena. Her work with LACCD coordinating the LEED Design Team charettes was outstanding. I also had the pleasure of working with Amber in the formation of a local USGBC chapter for the critical first year. She not only has tremendous professional knowledge but is a pleasure to work with in all regards. Marilyn Farmer, AIA, LEED AP, Director, Green Building Pages ,President, USGBC-C4 Chapter”
http://www.floorbiz.com/BizNews/NPViewArticle.asp?cmd=view&articleid=6715
http://gogreenamericatv.com/global-green-net-plus/
http://www.omworkspace.com/Insight/MyPerspective.htm
http://www.anewfound.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=54&Itemid=156
http://gogreenamericatv.com/category/global-green/
http://ifcmn.com/flooring-news/flooring-news-north-america/101-sustainable-flooring-trends
http://gogreenamericatv.com/global-green-nuclear-energy-%e2%80%93-are-the-payoffs-worth-the-consequences/
Print Publications:
Green Operations Magazine – published quarterly – Summer 2011, featured article entitled “CALGreen and the Future of Rating Systems”. Fall 2011, featured article entitled “Green Building – Green Hotels, A New Frontier?”
Southeast Asia Building News – published every other month – September / October issue. Featured article entitled “ Green Building Codes – The Possibility to Shape the Future”.
