Sustainable Nation

As Sustainability Lead at KYA Design Group, Ian Tierney is working to change the way Hawaii develops by incorporating sustainability principles into projects and actively volunteering on the USGBC Hawaii Market Leadership Advisory Board. Ian has worked on numerous sustainability projects across Hawaii including the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Sustainable Management Plan, the University of Hawaii West Oahu Admin and Allied Health Facility, and the Kamehameha Schools Sustainability Benchmarking Initiative. Ian Tierney Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Energy benchmarking in buildings Managing and selling LEED certification projects Sustainability initiatives throughout Hawaii Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders Ian's Final Five Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I would say look into Mark Jewel. He is a best selling author and his classes on selling energy efficiency really taught me a