John MladeHe/His
LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, LFA, RESET
Sustainability Consulting
- 23 Year Career
About
Inspired most by opportunities that emerge when addressing challenges through a lens of sustainability, I promote positive change in my work by engaging people around systems thinking, reflective conversation, and visioning. Improving health and reducing carbon are drivers for all of my work.
Since 2001, John has supported clients in shaping sustainability and health strategies that benefit the environment, people, and the bottom line. He is a process champion with the ability to bring together disparate stakeholders around a common vision by drawing on cost effectiveness, current market trends, and technological feasibility for large private, federal, and institutional buildings and campuses. John’s professional focus has been on health in the built environment, including air quality, materials health and transparency, active design, and biophilia. John is a LEED FELLOW, serves as a Faculty Member for the WELL Building Standard, and is a Living Building Challenge Auditor on behalf of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI).
Experience
Building Types
- Education K-12
- Education: Higher Ed
- Laboratory / Tech / Science
- Mixed Use
- Residential: Affordable Multi Family
- Industrial / Warehouse
Achieved Project Certifications
- ENERGY STAR
- LEED
- Living Building Challenge Petal Certification
- ILFI Zero Energy Certification
- PHIUS
Awards
Crain's Chicago Notable Leaders in Sustainability, 2024
Living Hero Award - International Living Future Institute, 2023
LEED FELLOW - U.S. Green Building Council, 2016
Testimonials
James E. Myrick, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Scientific Facilities Planning Coordinator
John Mlade is one of those people who calmly, relentlessly pursue a mission of excellence. He is a steadying force who thoroughly understands his area of influence – technically, politically, and all the subtle nuances. It is always a pleasure to work with John, not only because the project will be successful, but because his sharing nature and gentle demeanor invokes confidence from his other team members.
Ben Kallechey, LEED AP, Davis Partnership Architects
John's ability to champion the LEED v4 process pairs with his knowledge of sustainable building design practices, making him an invaluable resource for design teams seeking to raise the level of environmental performance in their projects. Furthermore, as we continually prioritize occupant health in the built environment, John's ability to seamlessly integrate the WELL Building Standard process with LEED has been a tremendous help to our team and our client.
Tony Holub, LEED AP, Farr Associates
John has been an integral part of our project's sustainability goals, guiding us on critical LEED and LBC strategies, as well as encouraging the team to reach further. John has a deep understanding of sustainability, and broad experience to ground him. He is an asset to our projects, and a even more valuable to the larger sustainability community.
Brian Dunbar, LEED Fellow, Institute for the Built Environment
John sees a better world and every action in career and life is focused on creating that world.
Lauren Yarmuth, LEED Fellow, Principal Emeritus, YR&G; USGBC Board of Directors 2006-2009
John has been on the forefront of sustainable design since the beginning of his career. He is committed and thoughtful in a constant investigation towards impactful, meaningful, and innovative solutions with broad reach.