Amina Helstern
Amina’s career has been shaped by her passion for design, photography, and the natural environment. This confluence of interests led her to study architecture, and allowed her to work on Interior Design, Architecture, Urban Design, and Branded Environments projects with an eye towards sustainability.
As a Senior Regenerative Design Advisor for the Chicago Studio, she is a resource for all projects in the office. She oversees high-performance energy and carbon analysis, material research, health and well-being initiatives, and resilience factors on a wide range of projects.
A member of the Living Design Leadership Council, Amina works with other experts in design, sustainability, and technical execution to refine the strategic direction for the firm and, by extension, the industry. She has developed numerous tools and resources for project teams and clients to track quantitative and qualitative metrics, resulting in more positive environmental outcomes on the ground.
