Actions Driving Progress 

Carl Elefante is a leading authority on built heritage, the building-sector’s role in curtailing climate change, and emerging design principles shaping 21^st century cities. Throughout his distinguished architectural career, Carl was recognized for forging common purpose among competing interests. Carl was acclaimed for bringing together historic preservation and sustainable design through a shared stewardship ethic.

Today, Carl’s writing, speaking, advocacy, and advisory activities focus on three global imperatives: the stewardship of existing building as a pre-condition to sustainability, resilience, and equity; the rapid elimination of greenhouse gas pollution from buildings and the built environment; and the transformation of cities at the dawn of humanity’s urban future.

AUTHOR

“These game changing articles challenged us to think in new ways…”

For more than two decades, Carl has authored timely and influential articles on building-sector stewardship, sustainability, and climate action and their relevance to intractable social, economic, and environmental challenges.

SPEAKER

“You pulled ALL of the key messages together, brought them home…”

Known for coining the phrase: “the greenest building is…one that is already built”, Carl is a sought-after speaker on building-sector stewardship, sustainability, and climate action.

ADVOCATE

“Bottom line, there is strong interest from some powerful hitters…”

Offering perspective gained during a long and successful architecture career, through decades serving in leadership positions for architecture, preservation, and green building organizations, and as an engaged citizen, Carl has influenced the development of policies and programs at the local, state, national, and international levels.

ADVISOR

“Thank you for all the work you’ve done and continue to do…”

Drawing on experience in architectural practice, association leadership, scholarship, and civic engagement, Carl has advised a broad range of organizations on programs, policies, and strategic direction.