Co-Host

Second Nature's mission is to accelerate movement toward a sustainable future by serving and supporting senior college and university leaders in making healthy, just, and sustainable living the foundation of all learning and practice in higher education.

Media Sponsor

Eco-Structure magazine is a leading publication dedicated to sustainability in architecture, design, and construction, with a focus on the intersection of design excellence and outstanding building performance. In print and online, Eco-Structure seeks to provide its readers—architects, builders, designers, and building owners—with the information and inspiration necessary to better analyze the environmental impact of their facilities and projects so that a whole the industry can continue to push the green building movement forward. Through editorial that covers sustainability from a range of angles, such as specific building techniques and systems, the latest sustainable structures, and on-the-board proposals, Eco-Structure seeks to showcase how our building environment can be used as a fulcrum to better our surroundings, our environment, and our quality of life. It is published seven times a year by Hanley Wood LLC and is available online at www.eco-structure.com.

Founding Partner

Stonehill & Taylor is an active NYC-based architecture and design atelier established in 1963. The firm’s work has included the planning and design of science education and research laboratories, simulation learning and training centers, hotels, dormitories, corporate education and healthcare training facilities within new building projects or realized through renovation programs. Stonehill & Taylor is in the forefront of green-building design, proposing environmentally responsible designs that reduce owner’s life cycle, operating and maintenance costs. Researches for the latest materials and systems for regional compatibility, renewable content and life cycle reuse is continuously conducted to ensure that the firm’s projects are as environmentally responsible as possible. In addition, a range of strategies that move beyond the baseline green-building practice is advised, from achieving LEED ratings with the guidance of our LEED-certified staff members to smart branding that enhance various projects with the prestige that comes with the visual symbol of commitment to the environment.