<p>For the second consecutive year, HOK ranks as the greenest design firm on the planet. A recent survey published in the July 6 issue of <em>Engineering News-Record</em> (ENR) magazine ranked the global architectural design practice as the firm engaged in the most sustainable work.</p>
<p>The survey is based on revenue for design services generated in 2008 from projects actively seeking certification from major third-party environmental<br />standards or ratings organizations, such as the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED&reg; certification system. HOK generated $197.54 million, or 26 percent of total revenue, from sustainable projects in 2008.</p>
<p>In the magazine's individual rankings by sector, HOK ranked first in the "Education" sector; second in the "Commercial Offices" sector; second in the "Sports, Entertainment &amp; Civic" sector; and third in the "Government Offices" sector.</p>
<p>As a group, the Top 100 firms generated $2.85 billion in design revenue in 2008 from projects registered with, and actively seeking certification from,<br />third-party ratings groups. This marked a 63.9% increase over $1.74 billion in revenue from 2007 for the group.</p>
<p>Despite the economic downturn that has slowed global construction, HOK's green expertise and impact have continued to increase. "While the business<br />has shifted dramatically in the past year, sustainable design continues to resonate among clients across all sectors and regions," says HOK Sustainable<br />Design Director Mary Ann Lazarus. "We are continuing to broaden our expertise to help clients solve their environmental, economic and social challenges through traditional and non-traditional strategies. And through our exclusive alliance with the Biomimicry Guild, we are applying nature's innovations to the planning and design of buildings, communities and cities worldwide."</p>
<p>A pioneer in the green building movement since the erly 1990s, HOK's sustainable design expertise has led to 43 LEED certified projects, six<br />BREEAM rated projects and more than 100 others actively pursuing certification. The firm has played a significant role in applying sustainable design strategies to emerging geographic regions, building types and sectors.</p>