Founder
Green Reason was founded by Alan Murphy who has over 10 years of experience in project management, green building and sustainability. With bachelor degrees in both Environmental Studies and Architecture, Alan has a unique understanding of green issues in the built environment. As a LEED© Accredited Professional, his main goal is to educate owners and builders on simple cost-effective ways to improve sustainability. He is passionate about the environment and believes that by providing a balanced approach to building green many more sustainable buildings can be developed than the current rating systems allow.
Alan's interest in green development began when he became co-design leader for Club Monaco's new corporate offices in 1996 incorporating a living breathing wall. Alan was instrumental in helping establish the hydroponic eco-system installed in their central three-storey atrium that removed toxins from the facility through the organic matter of the wall. Since then Alan's experience has included energy audits, building condition assessments; LEED© feasibility planning and LEED© consulting. Personal achievements include being the project manager for one of the first two projects in Canada to receive a Gold certification under the LEED© for Commercial Interiors (LEED© CI) program from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED© CI is the recognized standard for certifying high-performance green interiors that demonstrate environmental stewardship.
Building on this knowledge and experience, Alan consults with clients on custom sustainable design, construction and energy conservation programs, implementing real world applications that allow clients to develop eco-friendly buildings from over the top to the every day.
With only his clients' best interests at heart, Alan understands that there are many factors to consider when developing green projects. He works with his clients to set realistic goals in their quest for sustainability.
