A manager for the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with a national award for sustainability efforts. Anthony Bernheim, who serves as the Healthy & Resilient Buildings Program Manager for SFO, was recognized with a 2020 Airports Going Green Award in the category “Leadership in Development Practices for High Performance Buildings.” Anthony was instrumental in driving sustainability initiatives in the construction of the $2.4B Harvey Milk Terminal 1.
“Being a leader in sustainability requires a team of dedicated individuals who continually push for innovation,” said Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. “Anthony Bernheim is an industry veteran who has guided our efforts, first as a consultant, now as a permanent member of our team. We applaud him for this recognition, and we thank our entire team for continually advancing SFO’s sustainability efforts.”
As the Healthy & Resilient Buildings Program Manager for SFO, Anthony Bernheim helps the Airport integrate sustainability building practices into the design and construction of new airport facilities, and into the improvements and operation of the existing facilities. The goal is to achieve high levels of energy efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, water efficiency, and improved global and human health based on the built environment.
Anthony has pioneered integrated sustainable building practices for over 30 years, as an architect addressing a wide range of building types and master plans. Bernheim has served in a variety of roles with the U.S. Green Building Council, a membership-based non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. He served as past Chair of the USGBC Board of Directors of the Northern California Chapter and on the National Board of Directors. He also worked as Treasurer, Vice-Chair of the USGBC Green Buildings and Human Health Working Group, and Co-Chair of the USGBC Classroom to Boardroom Diversity Mentoring Initiative.
Bernheim was honored with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) California Council’s 2004 Nathaniel A. Owings Award “in recognition of a lifetime of service, commitment, and advocacy for the principles of sustainable design and preserving the earth’s natural resources,” the 2009 USGBC Northern California Chapter David Gottfried Special Achievement Award for being “an individual whose career and contributions to the industry demonstrate exceptional passion, leadership, and commitment to green building, USGBC, and the Northern California Chapter,” and the 2012 Breathe California Clean Air Award in recognition for his work on green buildings.
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