Brad Benke is a Researcher at the Life Cycle Lab of the University of Washington and a Research Affiliate at the Carbon Leadership Forum where he works to develop and improve life cycle assessment methods, tools, and data to accelerate the decarbonization of the building industry. With a background in deep-green architecture and consulting, Brad focuses on creating data-driven resources and practical solutions for design practitioners and policymakers to scale low-carbon design and construction strategies. Brad is a former Senior Architect at McLennan Design, where he led diverse teams and stakeholders toward achieving decarbonization goals for buildings and organizations across the country. His recent work includes leading the CLF WBLCA Benchmark Study and developing the background data and methodologies for the CLF Embodied Carbon Policy Reduction Calculator. He currently serves on the Steering Committee for Architects Declare and the ILFI Energy and Carbon Technical Advisory Group.

Ryan Dirks is a Sustainability Specialist at Perkins Eastman, where he helps develop solutions that reduce our impact on the environment while providing exceptional spaces for building occupants. His expertise is in all things related to building enclosures, building-science education, and especially energy and carbon. Since 2008, Ryan has worked on a wide range of projects, ranging from single-family Passive Houses to hospital towers and nearly everything in between. He helped write the textbook Passive House Details, has presented at PHIUS Passive House conferences, and loves educating anyone that will listen about the benefits of sustainable design.

Matt is leading the Center for the Built Environment (CBE)'s life cycle assessment and embodied carbon research. Current projects include: investigating how carbon offsets are quantified and how they should be reported within net-zero carbon designations for buildings; collaborating with the Carbon Leadership Forum to conduct a study on the embodied carbon impacts of buildings in California; investigating the environmental impacts of landscape architecture; and benchmarking the embodied impacts of MEP systems. All research is focused on improving how LCA is used within the built environment while having a focus on improving the base level of knowledge on the topic to enable all members of the design team to engage in conversations related to the environmental impacts of their designs. Matt received his PhD from the University of Bath, UK, where his research focused on LCA methodologies applied to impact reduction strategies for buildings.

As a Building Performance Engineer at CMTA, Wyatt Ross is at the forefront of sustainable building design. He joined CMTA in 2017 and excels in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for an array of market sectors nationwide. With an educational background in architectural engineering, Wyatt has consistently been involved in projects that reduce operational and embodied carbon emissions. An advocate for sustainable development, he has guided numerous clients toward the adoption of green building practices, striving to combat climate change in the built environment. Wyatt has served on ASHRAE's Task Force for Building Decarbonization, MEP2040 working groups, Cincinnati's 2030 District Energy Impact Team, and is a PE, Certified LEED Green Associate, and AEE CEM.