McKenna Hansen

About me

I grated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 2023 with two degrees: a BLAS in Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability, and a BS in Sustainable Design

Currently, I am part of the Architectural and Sustainability staff at HUSArchitecture in Chicago Illinois. My work involves consulting on projects pursing LEED certification, performing accessibility assessments for Chicago Housing Authority, and conducting verifications for ComEd’s Affordable Housing / Energy Housing New Construction projects. I am proud to be working at a place where I can put my education to use, and support a cause that aligns with my morals and ethics.

Design Objective

In my career I hope to conceive meaningful productions that have a positive sustainable impact on my communities and the planet. I believe that sustainable design and thinking towards the future health of Earth is of the utmost importance, and that I must be part of the solution.

To increase social sustainability we must adapt our built environments. To be agriculturally sustainable we must be moving towards regenerative methods. To be physically sustainable we must design products and spaces that are effective, durable, and have minimal impact. Its time to go beyond creating sustainable designs – we must create sustainable designs that are accessible and integrated into our everyday lives.