Two architects at Hennebery Eddy were promoted to associate in recognition of their leadership in advancing inclusive and sustainable design in the Northwest.
Galen Whalen, AIA, is a regional leader in sustainable design strategies who helps project teams optimize designs through energy-use analysis, daylighting studies, and life-cycle carbon calculations. With his sustainable design expertise, Hennebery Eddy completes energy modelling on the firm’s entire project portfolio, achieving a 74% reduction in energy use intensity (pEUI) over baselines. Galen led all LEED and sustainability efforts on the City of Bend Public Works Campus, incorporating extensive daylighting, energy analysis, and resiliency strategies; nearing completion, the project meets the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Path to Net Zero standards and is designed to be fully electric, net-zero energy, and LEED Gold certified. Galen was appointed to the inaugural City of Portland Sustainability and Climate Commission, which guides and champions Portland’s climate goals via the City’s Climate Action Plan. He also organizes the Portland hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum, a group advocating for better understanding, measurement, and reduction of embodied carbon in the Portland metro region. Galen holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Interior Architecture, both from the University of Oregon. He is a WELL Accredited Professional, a Certified Passive House Consultant, and holds Living Future Accreditation.
Elizabeth Lagarde, AIA, has more than a decade of experience as a project architect working on projects that center on people and communities. At Hennebery Eddy, she served as project architect for the Clark College Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) at the Boschman Farms campus in Ridgefield, Wash., which houses the college’s advanced manufacturing technician program and reflects Elizabeth’s emphasis on inclusive and equitable design. Elizabeth is an active member of the National Association for Minority Architects (NOMA), serving as a board member of the Portland chapter, and chair of the Community Outreach and Engagement Committee. She leads and organizes Project Pipeline, NOMA’s three-day summer camp introducing planning and design to middle school students. She also serves as AIA Oregon’s Young Architect Representative, acting as the national liaison between the state chapter and the national Young Architects Forum, which focuses on issues relevant to recently licensed architects. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.