Brendan is a design leader and managing partner at Mithun, an integrated design practice with
offices in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. He has led the firm’s education and cultural
practice for two decades, with projects ranging from K-12 schools to universities, environmental
education centers and museums. In all projects, he seeks to advance sustainable performance and
enhance human experience through the legible application of biophilic design, mass timber, and
living building, passive house, and zero carbon and energy solutions. Brendan has served on
numerous boards and commissions devoted to advancing the profession and design thinking in
education.