Steve Brauneis: Consultant
Contact Information
Rocky Mountain Institute
Attn: Built Environment Team
1820 Folsom Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302
e-mail: BET@rmi.org
phone: 303-245-1003
Mr. Brauneis focuses on sustainable design and construction strategies for a wide variety of project types including large-scale residential developments, office, municipal, institutional, educational and commercial facilities. His research efforts focus on the dynamics of implementing change within project teams to more efficiently achieve desired outcomes and corporate sustainability. As a member of RMI’s LEED Review team he has reviewed hundreds of projects throughout the nation.
RMI Projects
- Daybreak Residential Optimization and Neighborhood Development Certification
- Grand Prairie, TX, Public Safety and Adult Activity Center Buildings
- Jefferson City, MO, Federal Courthouse
- JL Tower, Anchorage, AK
- KFC Offices, Honolulu, HI
- Nederland, CO Community Center
- University of Hawaii, Law School
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Multicultural Center
- Philip K. White & Associates Offices
- The Walnut
Background
Steve Brauneis has worked in sustainable building design, corporate sustainability program development and implementation, eco-efficiency program design & implementation, sustainable building material purchasing, construction, and environmental education.
Past Projects
Mr. Brauneis was the Director of Sustainability for a mid-size chain of lumberyards, his responsibilities included evaluation of all company inputs and consumables including, products for sale, vehicles, energy and fuels, lighting, solid waste and building operations and design. He was the LEED project manager for construction of the Gold-certified Hayward Building Systems production and office facility. Operational efficiency and profitable green product line management were his focus. Outreach efforts included green building workshops for internal sales force and professional contractors.
Education
Master of Arts, Monterey Institute of International Studies, 2000
Bachelor of Arts, University of Redlands, 1990
Qualifications
LEED Accredited Professional
Professional Affiliations/Recognition
LEED for Homes, Materials and Resources Technical Advisory Sub-Committee, Society of Building Science Educators.