Ralph DiNola LEED AP, Associate AIA Principal Green Building Services, Inc. Passion and vision go hand-in-hand in Ralph DiNola's transformative green design approaches. As Principal at Green Building Services, Ralph's 15 years of green building expertise fuses sustainable development insight with engaging, performance-driven outcomes. He is equally comfortable traversing the needs of architects, building owners and engineers alike. Ralph's ability to lead project teams through new or unfamiliar sustainability concepts is evident as he helps drive meaningful, value-driven solutions for all projects. He is a strategic thinker with the unique ability to apply and assess ideas from concept through design. He provides project teams with the guidance and confidence necessary to make smart, informed green design decisions that keep projects on time and on budget. As a long-time advocate for sustainable design, Ralph encourages new ways of thinking through his branded eco-charrette engagements. He has built a global reputation for aligning team coordination around key design concepts such as energy simulation, daylight modeling and building commissioning. Clients, industry trade groups and policymakers utilize Ralph as a valuable educational resource for his ability to simplify complex ideas into real-world sustainable buildings and healthy environments. His leadership in the industry towards merging the historic preservation and green building movements led to the development of a groundbreaking training module "Using LEED on Historic Projects" for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Additional credits include his participation in the development of the LEED for Retail Rating Systems with the LEED for Retail Core Committee, and strategic planning for the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Green Lab. Ralph demonstrates an unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and to providing educational resources on sustainability development. Qualifications: International Living Building Instritute, Board Member Cascadia Region Green Building Council, Board Member Clinton Climate Initiative Climate Positive Technical Resource Group LEED AP USGBC Faculty Member M.Arch., University of Oregon B.S., Historic Preservation, Roger Williams University PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AIA, Associate Member Association for Preservation Technology (APT) Oregon Natural Step Network AWARDS BetterBricks Advocate, Finalist, 2006 and 2007 Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance (historic preservation), Delaware Gap National Recreation Area Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Roger Williams University

Company Profile

Established in 2000, Green Building Services, Inc. (GBS) is a professional consulting firm dedicated to enhancing the well being of communities and the environment around the world. GBS is comprised of architects, engineers, interior designers and construction specialists who share a passion for sustainability and a desire to effect positive change. Our consultants actively guide clients to identify and implement green building and facility management strategies. With partners in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Canada, GBS is among the world leaders in supporting green building projects. Global Performance GBS consultants take pride in their ability to help international project teams realize their green building and sustainability objectives. Known for our successful projects in the United States, GBS is actively engaged with partners in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Canada and our consultants have strong experience with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - LEED (U.S.), and are well versed in a number of rating systems including BREEAM (U.K.), Green Star (Australia), and Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental Efficiency or CASBEE (Japan). Our technical group delivers significant, longterm cost savings for clients pursuing energy efficiency, water savings, and improved indoor environmental quality. We have successfully managed the certification of numerous projects in a variety of climatic conditions and leverage the latest in communications technology to break down geographic barriers. Capabilities GBS offers a full range of integrated, green building services including design consultation, advanced climate solutions, technical services, training, eco-charrettes, and facility audits. GBS' consultants operate under a multi-disciplinary methodology with teams comprised of architects, engineers, interior designers and construction specialists. Their holistic approach and facilitated guidance is designed to work seamlessly across international boundaries to provide clients with a tailored suite of services to meet specific project needs.

Services include: Eco-charrettes to facilitate the identification of green building goals and strategies, Consulting and Project Management to achieve successful, cost-effective certification, Sustainable Development and Design Consultation' Design Simulation and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Carbon Footprinting, Building Commissioning and Facilities Audit, Customized Workshops and Trainings Commitment GBS team members bring personal dedication to their work and customers. Through extensive experience, our consultants have a strong understanding of the application of latest industry developments and identify the best and most cost effective methods to ensure project success. Our commitment to sustainability extends outside of our project work as well. GBS was the 30th member of the USGBC and is involved in a number of national and international organizations dedicated to furthering the adoption of green building principals. Our consultants are frequent speakers at conferences and we have 5 USGBC LEED faculty on staff.