Jon Penndorf

FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador
Associate Principal, Washington, D.C.

Jon Penndorf is an Associate Principal and Director of Regenerative Design in our Washington, D.C. studio, leading the firm’s efforts to push beyond sustainability toward design that actively restores and enriches natural systems and promotes human well-being. Jon brings more than two decades of experience in various roles including senior project manager and sustainability leader, known for balancing complex programmatic needs with design excellence and the lenses of high-performance design, resilience, and health. His thought leadership has been featured at national platforms such as the AIA Conference on Architecture, Greenbuild, and CoreNet Global, where he speaks on the power of regenerative design to shape a more equitable, climate-positive future. Jon has also been featured in Metropolis, The Washington Post, and Work Design online on topics related to sustainability and climate adaptation.

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University of Virginia, Old Ivy Road Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia
LEED Gold, Core & Shell
1676 International Drive, McLean, Virginia
Fitwel 2-Star Certification
"A client’s space should be a physical manifestation of their values. It should tell a story and demonstrate a commitment to the people that inhabit it along with the greater community, and planet."
Riveron, Dallas, Texas
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The Time is Now

Jon is featured in The Time Is Now, a documentary presented by Lytei Originals about sustainability, focused on the built environment and the future of our planet, released on Earth Day 2022.

Jon's Featured Work

UVA Northern Virginia
Work
UVA Northern Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
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