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Meet Josiah Cain, Perkins&Will Bainbridge Island’s newest Managing Partner & Landscape Architect. View online in the Fall 2026 issue of LOVE+REGENERATION Magazine in our bio Linktree. Want to contact Josiah?: josiah.cain@perkinswill.com @raisoniac #urbandesign, #JosiahCain, #landscapearchitecture, #PerkinsWill, #livingfuture, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #mclennandesign, #netzero
My Life in Urbanity Ten Cities that reshaped my understanding of urban planning and urbanism by Jason F. McLennan Read story online in our Bio LinkTree #livingfuture, #architecture, #urbandesign, #masterplan, #JasonFMcLennan, sustainablearchitecture, sustainabledesign, sustainability, regenerativedesign, perkinswill, perkinsandwill, mclennandesign, netzero, JasonFMcLennan, PerkinsWill, livingbuildingchallenge
It’s always fun to see your work in print. In the latest METROPOLIS Magazine our amazing partner HMTX featured their World Headquarters in an ad for TEKNOFLOR. (Teknoflor.com) We’ve attached some additional interior images of this award-winning project. #HMTX, #teknoflor, #livingfuture, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture
METROPOLIS PLANET POSITIVE AWARDS 2026 Winner - Unbuilt From our first visit to the future site of the Henrico County Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability, we knew it would be something special. Designed to honor its extraordinary natural setting and advance an ambitious vision for environmental learning, the project reflects the power of collaboration across Perkins&Will. Principal and Chief Sustainability Officer Jason F. McLennan is lead designer, building on his legacy as creator of the Living Building Challenge—an aspiration the Center is working to achieve. Our Bainbridge Island and North Carolina teams led the effort, with contributions from colleagues in Atlanta on landscape design. Together, the team is partnering with Henrico County Public Schools to create a place that connects students, educators, and the community to the land and to a more sustainable future. With construction now underway, we look forward to the day the community gathers for a ribbon-cutting overlooking this remarkable property. ADDITIONAL AWARDS: 2026 AIA Triangle (NC) Honor Award - Unbuilt 2026 Georgia ASLA Award of Excellence @living_future @perkinswill @perkinswill_nc @perkinswill_atlanta @henricocounty #livingfuture, #zerocarbon, #zeroenergy, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #mclennandesign, #netzero, #JasonFMcLennan, #McLennanDesign, #PerkinsWill, #perkinswillnorthcarolina
Urban Heat - by Tyrone Marshall Urban Design isn’t just about getting people from Point A to Point B, it’s about getting them there comfortably. For the City of Austin’s Our Future 35 Connecting Austin Mobility Study, Perkins&Will built a microclimate framework to answer a question: what will it feel like to stand on a freeway cap in Austin on a summer afternoon, and how can design improve that? Read story online in our bio linktree @m-tyrone-marshall #urbandesign, #PerkinsWill, #livingfuture, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #mclennandesign, #netzero, #perkinswillaustin
Jason F. McLennan shares why he is transforming two abandoned WWII-era buildings on Bainbridge Island, Washington, into net-zero landmarks. Read story in bio LinkTree @beneficialstate @jasonf.mclennan #livingfuture, #zerocarbon, #zeroenergy, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #mclennandesign, #netzero, #JasonFMcLennan, #McLennanDesign, #PerkinsWill, #PerkinsWillBainbridgeIsland, #BeneficialStateBank, #BainbridgeIsland
Perkins&Will Bainbridge Island’s welcomes three outstanding new additions to our regenerative architecture team. George Gibbs, Senior Project Architect Architect and project leader with 20+ years of experience guiding housing, workplace, and mixed-use projects from concept through construction. Believes architecture is strongest when a clear design idea is sustained from early vision through precise execution. Leads multidisciplinary teams with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and coordination, supporting both design ambition and disciplined delivery. Based on Bainbridge Island, brings deep experience navigating local permitting, regulatory frameworks, and construction realities to deliver coherent, buildable outcomes. Meredith Hite, Designer I Originally from Houston, Texas, Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture, a Master of Architecture, and an Urban Design Certificate from the University of Kansas. During her time at KU, she interned with Finkle + Williams Architecture and Perkins&Will’s Kansas City studio. She brings a strong foundation in design and a thoughtful interest in interior architecture, urban design, and the built environment. Annie Ball, Project Designer 10 years working in the AEC industry with a focus in net-zero/sustainable design, material science, and construction. While working full time she obtained a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois in 2024, with an emphasis to integrate material science research into sustainable and resilient methods within the built environment. @perkins&Will, @georgegibbs, @meredithhite, @annieball #LivingBuildingChallenge #RegenerativeDesign #PerkinsAndWill #McLennanDesign #SustainableArchitecture #PerkinsAndWillBainbridgeIsland #PerkinsAndWillBainbridge, #livingfuture, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #mclennandesign, #netzero, #JasonFMcLennan, #PerkinsWill, #livingbuildingchallenge
LOVE+REGENERATION • Fall ‘26 Sustainable Urban Design & Planning Link in Bio This issue is dedicated to Regenerative Pioneer Pliny Fisk III – who embodied the spirit of our publication in every way. We will miss you dearly!! In addition to our tribute to Pliny, we focus on topics related to urban design. It includes a story on the cities that most influenced my thinking around urban design, and interviews with key leaders within PW and our studio. Additionally, Tyrone Marshall showcases a study he did for the Austin Cap-and-Stitch project, and we introduce our new landscape architect and principal Josiah Cain. I hope everyone enjoys the issue, and that we all – in Pliny’s words – “create some serious commotion”. #perkinswill, #architecture, #urbandesign, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign
GROUNDBREAKING McCALL FIELD CAMPUS Dining Lodge & Kitchen Facility McCall, Idaho University of Idaho Big things are in store for our team, as the construction of the McCall Field Campus dining hall project officially kicked off this month! Slated for completion in Fall 2027, this Living Building project will provide a beautiful new dining space for the university campus nestled below the ponderosa pines alongside Payette Lake. Stay tuned for updates in the coming months as progress continues on this exciting project! ARCHITECTS: Perkins&Will Bainbridge Island Graphics: Perkins&Will #mcall, #universityofidaho, #mclennandesign, #JasonFMcLennan, #livingfuture, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #netzero, #livingbuildingchallenge
METROPOLIS PLANET POSITIVE AWARDS FINALIST Henrico County Public Schools Living Building for the Center for Environmental Studies & Sustainability Henrico, VA It is a doubly exciting time for our Henrico County Public Schools Living Building: our team is celebrating not only the official start of construction with the project groundbreaking effort, but also an awards win, notching recognition as a Finalist in the 2026 Metropolis Planet Positive Awards! We are thrilled to see this project begin to take shape on-site, and we'll have many more exciting updates to come in the months ahead, so stay tuned for more! ARCHITECTS: Perkins&Will Bainbridge Island Perkins&Will North Carolina OWNER: Henrico County Public Schools CONTRACTOR: S.B. Ballard Construction Company Graphics: Perkins&Will LINK to Timelapse Video: https://www.sbballard.com/live-camera-feeds/ #henricocounty, #perkinsandwillnorthcarolina, #mclennandesign, #metropolismagazine, #planetpositiveawards, #JasonFMcLennan, #livingfuture, #architecture, #sustainablearchitecture, #sustainabledesign, #sustainability, #regenerativedesign, #perkinswill, #perkinsandwill, #netzero, #livingbuildingchallenge
Our team honors the life and legacy of Pliny Fisk III - a true green building pioneer.  Obit story on our Linktree
On National Intern Day help us celebrate our rockstar Architecture Intern Bridge Weibel! We can’t wait to see what you do next.
Critical Conversations with Rob McEwen - North of 60 Mining News McEwen hired architect Jason McLennan to design a mining village that integrates energy-positive systems, water stewardship, and human-centered ... @mceweninc http://mcewenmining.com/
I’m thrilled to have The Magic of Imperfection be named a Finalist for The Eric Hoffer Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Please enjoy the Intro to the book by swiping right or to view online, click on link in our bio. The 3/4 Baked Recipe For Success Introduction From Jason F. McLennan’s New Book Break free from perfectionism and finish your creative projects. This unconventional guide shows you how to overcome creative blocks and finally complete your work through strategic imperfection. The world is full of creative people. So why do some get their ideas out in the world while others don’t? Why are some incredibly prolific while others struggle with deadlines or can’t complete projects? In this book, Jason F. McLennan—a master in “getting stuff done”—shares secrets to boosting productivity, innovation, and personal success. By adopting his “¾ baked” philosophy and the key lessons that surround it, readers will be able to dramatically increase their output while also keeping their creative juices flowing. McLennan’s recipe for creative success includes the following ideas: • Look forward to failure • Discover the power of feedback We’ve all heard the phrase “the perfect is the enemy of the good.” Perfection is often what holds so many people back. Trying to reach it means that nothing much can get completed, and inspiration itself is often blocked as people either procrastinate or endlessly self-edit. By chasing perfection, it remains elusively further away. The world is full of half-baked ideas—but almost no perfect ones. With The Magic of Imperfection, readers will learn how to seriously amp up what they do, how fast they do it, and simultaneously how well it gets done. #JasonFMcLennan, #themagicofimperfection, #amazonbooks, #bkpublishing
Promotion: Project Architect Long overdue recognition for Galen Carlson who successfully completed the Architect Registration Examination and received his professional licensure for the State of Washington to practice as a licensed Architect. Galen has also assumed the role of Studio Technical Director. @perkinswill @galencarlson #GalenCarlson #LivingBuildingChallenge #RegenerativeDesign #PerkinsAndWill #McLennanDesign SustainableArchitecture
Architizer A+Awards Special Mention 2026 McCall Field Campus Dining & Event Hall University of Idaho We’re honored to share that the McCall Field Campus Dining & Event Hall for the University of Idaho’s Department of Natural Resources has received an Architizer A+Awards Special Mention in the Unbuilt Sustainability category—placing the project among the top 5% worldwide. Set at the edge of lake and forest in McCall, Idaho, the project is designed to become Idaho’s first Living Building Challenge project. At its core, it’s a long-term investment in performance and place: a year-round dining and event space designed for efficiency, durability, and resilience in a demanding alpine climate. The design prioritizes long-term operational value—reducing resource demand while increasing comfort, flexibility, and reliability across all seasons. Warm, occupied interiors in winter. Open connection to landscape in summer. A civic space built for gathering, celebration, and continuity over time. Construction is slated to begin in 2026. Grateful to our collaborators, clients, and community partners. @Architizer @perkins&Will #ArchitizerAwards #APlusAwards #LivingBuildingChallenge #RegenerativeDesign #PerkinsAndWill McLennanDesign MassTimber SustainableArchitecture ClimatePositive DesignForGood UniversityOfIdaho FutureOfDesign BuiltForLife McCallFieldCampus MOSS McCallFieldCampusOutdoorSchoolAndSustainability UofI PerkinsAndWillBainbridgeIsland PerkinsAndWillBainbridgeMcCallFieldCampusOutdoorSchoolAndSustainability UofI PerkinsAndWillBainbridgeIsland PerkinsAndWillBainbridge
Perkins&Will Chief Sustainability Officer Jason F. McLennan talks about how community sports projects lend themselves to sustainable initiatives, both through architecture and commonsense regenerative principles. This article appears in the Spring '26 issue of Love+Regeneration Magazine, and is dedicated to the intersection of sports and design, featuring articles on notable Perkins&Will athletic facilities, such as the Northeastern University Multipurpose Athletic Facility, reflections on the Climate Pledge, and the development of the GOAL system for continuous improvement of sports facilities. #livingfuture, #sportsarchitecture, #northeasternuniversity, #climatepledgearena, #oakviewgroup
MY LIFE IN GASTRONOMY Ten dishes that reshaped my understanding of food and culture by Jason F. McLennan READ ONLINE: Link in bio After architecture and music, it is food that excites me most from a cultural perspective. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel the globe to many far-flung places, and I’ve come to appreciate the powerful cuisines that emerge from place, climate, and culture and how they shape people and their experiences. When I travel, I relish the chance to sample local dishes and expand my palette to new tastes and my mind to new possibilities. Taste is, in turn, complemented and enhanced by smells, tactile experiences, and visual delights. #JasonFMcLennan, #perkinswill, #mclennandesign, #food, #foodandtravel
AIA Triangle - Honor Award Henrico County Public Schools Living Building for the Center for Environmental Studies & Sustainability Henrico, VA ARCHITECTS: Perkins&Will Bainbridge Island Perkins&Will North Carolina OWNER: Henrico County Public Schools CONTRACTOR: S.B. Ballard Construction Company Graphics: Perkins&Will We are thrilled to announce our HCPS Living Building for the Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability has received the AIA Triangle 2026 Honor Award in the Unbuilt category! This ambitious project is set to kick off construction later this year, and we cannot wait to see our vision for the world’s first K-12 Living Building facility become a reality in the coming months. The Center will support the district’s environmental studies specialty program with flexible classrooms, prep spaces, a commons area, and administrative offices designed to foster interdisciplinary exploration across life sciences, environmental physics, biology, geospatial studies, and more. #henricocounty, #perkinsandwillnorthcarolina, #mclennandesign, #AIATriangle, #JasonFMcLennan, livingfuture, architecture, sustainablearchitecture, sustainabledesign, sustainability, regenerativedesign, perkinswill, perkinsandwill, netzero, livingbuildingchallenge
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