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Ana Rita Martins, Sustainability Lead at MCM. "I'm a bit of a nerd about the Data!"As Architects it is in our hands to create a space that has an impact on how people feel"
December 3, 2024
📝What are some of the key learnings and challenges Ana Rita and MCM have encountered in designing and operating their own office space as a sustainability showcase? Ana Rita is an architect specializing in sustainability—what she refers to as regenerative design. She is well-known for her innovative approach and the transformative effects she brings to the businesses she collaborates with. Firmly believing that environmental and social sustainability should be central to all architecture and interior design, Ana Rita incorporates cutting-edge solutions into her projects while ensuring their lasting integration into sustainable strategies for companies and their employees. Prior to her current position, she gained significant experience leading sustainability initiatives at Woodalls Design and BDG architecture + design studio, overseeing numerous global projects and utilizing certification systems such as BREEAM, LEED, and WELL.

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Ana Rita is an architect specializing in sustainability—what she refers to as regenerative design. She is well-known for her innovative approach and the transformative effects she brings to the businesses she collaborates with. Firmly believing that environmental and social sustainability should be central to all architecture and interior design, Ana Rita incorporates cutting-edge solutions into her projects while ensuring their lasting integration into sustainable strategies for companies and their employees. Prior to her current position, she gained significant experience leading sustainability initiatives at Woodalls Design and BDG architecture + design studio, overseeing numerous global projects and utilizing certification systems such as BREEAM, LEED, and WELL.