Celebrating Sustainability: Scott Hand, AIA
Principal Architect - Trilobite Design
What got you interested in architecture?
Acoustics and the different ways a building can shape the experience of an event.
Share a sustainability success story.
Trilobite Design is responsible for design and construction of the first certified Passive House (PHIUS) in Cincinnati. The Mt Airy Passive House was completed in 2022.
What sustainability challenge in architecture concerns you the most?
The balance between energy efficiency, long-term maintenance, and sustainable materials.
Who or what inspires your work?
The love of educating folks, from building owners to contractors, about why sustainable construction, urban design, transit options matters to everyone and how we can all make a difference.
When you’re not at work, what do you enjoy?
Hiking and camping with my family, and drinking an Urban Artifact beverage.