“I am excited to bring my passion to scale the impact of sustainable and resilient design by leveraging the deep connections I have with leaders across the design industry,” he added.

DLR Group’s legacy as an original signatory of the Architecture 2030 Challenge demonstrates its early and ongoing commitment to cutting operational and embodied carbon from the built environment. The firm is also recognized as a driving force, with Architecture 2030, behind the China Accord, a landmark initiative uniting global design leaders to commit planning and designing the urban fabric of China to low-carbon or carbon-neutral standards. These efforts underscore DLR Group’s role at the forefront of climate leadership.

“As our chief climate officer, Prem has been essential in impacting DLR Group’s design to deliver measurable progress in energy reduction,” said CEO Steven McKay, AIA, RIBA. “Our core values – especially creativity, environmental stewardship, and ownership – are embodied in Prem’s passion for collaborative, integrated solutions.”

DLR Group continues to pioneer sustainable design, leveraging its integrated design process to impact the ambitious targets set by Architecture 2030, AIA 2030 Commitment, AIA Materials Pledge, MEP 2040, SE2050, and The Urban Land Institute’s Commitment to Health and Equity in the Built Environment.