Melanie Bontusa LEED AP BDC, Homes AP, Green Rater has been working as a Senior Project Manager at Brightworks Sustainability since May 2013, providing project support and managing the sustainable design process. Prior to that, they worked as a Sustainability Coordinator/ Junior Architect at Fong and Chan Architects where they managed all LEED projects. Melanie holds a BS in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.
Brightworks Sustainability
Recognized for advanced subject matter expertise, wide-ranging technical resources, creative problem-solving, and excellence in professional practice, Brightworks Sustainability is one of the most trusted sustainability consulting firms in the United States. Founded in 2001, Brightworks helps clients in over 25 industries establish and implement sustainability programs that increase their operational performance and reduce their environmental footprints. Brightworks Sustainability's team offers advanced training and proven expertise. Two-thirds hold advanced degrees in disciplines including mechanical, civil, and environmental engineering; building performance; architecture; environmental policy; natural resource management; and permaculture, among others. CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS Brightworks Sustainability is a Federal SBA Small Business. PRACTICE AREAS Brightworks’ multi-disciplinary staff offer services in the following practice areas: - LEED Services - Other Green Building Certification & Consulting - Healthy & Sustainable Materials - Energy & Daylight Modeling - Advanced Green Buildings - Energy, Carbon, Waste, & Water - Planning & Infrastructure - Corporate Sustainability Programs - Reporting & Regulatory Compliance - Workshops & Professional Education INDUSTRIES SERVED - Arts, Entertainment, & Media - Automotive - Aviation - Banking & Financial Services - Biotechnology & Life Sciences - Construction - Consumer Goods - Energy - Food Processing & Grocery - Government - Healthcare & Social Services - Higher Education - Hospitality - K-12 Education - Manufacturing - Ports - Professional Services - Real Estate Development - Real Estate Management, Operations & Maintenance - Research - Retail - Sports, Recreation & Fitness - Technology - Transportation - Utilities - Warehousing & Distribution