Gensler, the world's largest architectural firm, will participate in the 100+ Forum Russia

Kirsten Richie, Director of Sustainable Design at Gensler, is going to the 100+ forum in Yekaterinburg in October. More than 30 years of expert experience from San Francisco (USA) in the field of ecological construction and urban infrastructure allows Richie to successfully work on the formation of sustainable construction. Kirsten Ritchie uses a scientific approach in the development of environmental and human-oriented indicators and is actively involved in the development of numerous building and construction assessment standards, as well as various certification programs, including USGBC's, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and others.

Ms. Ritchie holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil Engineering from California State University. He is the director of the Ecological Building Network, a member of the The Board of the Green Electronics Council.

Kirsten Ritchie will make a presentation at the forum. Follow the schedule of business events in the PROGRAM section.

Gensler is one of the largest architectural firms in the world, founded in 1965 in San Francisco by architect Art Gensler. The company has held the leading position in terms of revenue for six years in a row, and in 2017 Gensler was recognized as the No. 1 architectural firm in the world (read more Gensler).

The Shanghai Tower, an office building with a height of 632 meters, was recognized as the best skyscraper of 2016 by the International Council on High-Rise Buildings and the Urban Environment (CTBUH). The prize is awarded to skyscrapers that meet the principles of sustainable construction.