IA Announces Brett Gardner as Director of Sustainability

A certified Sustainability Practitioner, Brett has contributed to 50 LEED-certified projects totaling 18 million square feet. In his new role, he will lead IA’s sustainability initiatives across the firm, aligning them with broader business and design goals while supporting project teams in delivering high-performing, responsible environments. His work will include advancing IA’s Science Based Targets initiative commitments, supporting progress toward AIA 2030 goals, strengthening firmwide education and professional accreditation, and guiding strategies related to emissions reduction, material stewardship, and building performance. Brett will also help integrate sustainability more consistently across IA’s studios and projects, ensuring that long-term environmental and social performance remains central to how the firm designs and delivers work.