Christopher Haines is an experienced Architect and Biodiversity/ Architecture Specialist with a unique perspective on sustainability. He integrates his background in energy auditing, resource depletion, environmental management, building science, and living building challenge to assist academic institutions, architectural firms, and students. Chris's background in biodiversity restoration and living building concepts provides essential insight into the best ways to integrate biodiversity into architecture.

He studied MArch1, Architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture, and BA in Psychology, History, Philosophy/Religion, at Whittier College. Chris's professional experience ranges from being an Adjunct Faculty for Architectural Design, Sustainable Architecture, and Urban Sustainability at Lesley University- College of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies to former VP, Energy Engineering for kWhOURS, Inc. His expertise goes beyond academic institutions to businesses as well, where he has held several roles in energy engineering, building technology, and architectural design.

As a visionary and practical strategist at Permadigms, Chris advocates for a paradigm shift towards symbiosis to reverse climate change. He emphasizes the link between climate change and the disruption of biodiversity that sustains the planet. His unique perspective on biodiversity and architecture positions him as a valuable asset in integrating biodiversity into architectural designs, and he's always ready and willing to assist stakeholders to understand the significance of biodiversity in their projects.