July 24, 2002

Interface

Interface Engineering now has four certified LEED accredited professionals on staff. The accredited professionals include James Wright in Kirkland; Jerry Yudelson and Mark Heizer, in Milwaukie, Ore.; and Stuart Lindsay in Sacramento. Wright and Lindsay are principals of the firm.

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is used as the standard for green or sustainable building practices. LEED accreditation through the U.S. Green Building Council is earned by passing a national exam that demonstrates knowledge of green building design, practices and strategies, and a thorough understanding of the LEED Green Building Rating System and related resources and procedures.

Wright is a founding principal of Interface and has 40 years of experience in the mechanical design of commercial and institutional projects. He offers technical expertise in the design of plumbing, HVAC, medical gas and fire protection systems.

Yudelson has more than 20 years of experience with renewable energy systems, building design, environmental remediation, water conservation and solid waste management.

Heizer is a mechanical engineer with more than 18 years of experience in facilities management and the design of high efficiency HVAC and plumbing systems.

Lindsay is a senior electrical designer and principal-in-charge of Interface’s Sacramento office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design of electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects.

"We intend for most of our senior technical staff to become LEED accredited to demonstrate our commitment to sustainable design as an integral part of our consulting engineering practice," said Interface President Omid Nabipoor. "We also believe that studying for the exam causes us to become more knowledgeable and broader based in our understanding of sustainable design issues affecting architects, owners and other engineering consultants."

Interface is the second largest full-service commercial mechanical and electrical engineering firm headquartered on the West Coast, based on 2001 company revenues. With 141 employees, the firm has offices in Kirkland; Milwaukie, Salem and Eugene, Ore.; and Sacramento.