Laura Blau

Laura Blau is a prominent figure in sustainable architecture and design based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the Principal of GreenSteps, LLC, a position she has held since November 2008.1 GreenSteps, LLC provides construction management and general contracting services, focusing on deep energy retrofit and Passive House projects.1

Professional Background

Laura Blau has an extensive career in architecture and sustainable design:

BluPath Design:: She is also the Principal and Principal in Charge at BluPath Design, an award-winning architecture design and Passive House consulting firm she co-founded with Paul A. Thompson in January 2003.1

Education:: Blau holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) from the University of Pennsylvania, which she obtained between 1992 and 1995.1

Certifications:: She is a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) and a Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB), certified by the Passive House Institute US.1

Expertise and Focus

Laura Blau specializes in:

• Sustainable design
• Passive House principles
• Low energy design
• Deep energy retrofits

She is recognized as an expert in Passive House Standard and building science-based approaches to low energy design.1

Additional Roles and Involvement

• Founding member of Green Building United's Passive House Community
• Board member of South Philly Jam
• Former Adjunct Professor at Jefferson/Philadelphia University
• Former member of Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
• Former member and Board of Directors at Delaware Valley Green Building Council1

Laura Blau's career demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable practices and social equity in architecture and design, with a focus on creating environmentally sensitive spaces that make a difference to people and the planet.1