David is a recognized leader in integrated design with three decades of international experience. David leads the California practice for SERA Architects, a 180-person design and planning firm committed to positive, regenerative and sustainable design. Prior to SERA, David was a partner at William McDonough + Partners, where he managed the international practice for seven years and guided the firm’s implementation of the Cradle to Cradle sustainability protocol within the firm’s building and community designs. David is an expert advisor on Integrated High Performance Design and Circular Economy strategies. David an advisor to Healthy Building Network (HBN) and the HomeFree Program. As an educator, David taught the regenerative design studio at Stanford University. David served as Planning Commissioner in California and is actively involved with the AIA, ULI and SPUR, a Bay Area planning body, where he is a member and advisor of the Bay Area Regional Water and Policy Board.

Brian has over 20 years experience specializing in creating architectural visualizations that enhance the design process. He has led the visualization group at both his prior firm of ZGF Partnership and currently SERA Architects. He enjoys implementing new technologies including drone based aerial imagery and 3D printing. Brian has recently embraced the shift from traditional still images and animation to real-time depiction of the built environment. This enthusiasm stems from the promise of developing technology that enables the creation of an environment where design isn't just depicted but is experienced in an informing and interactive manner. Armed with the insight gained from this experience, designers are better able to create a physical environment that responds to and builds upon both external and internal forces.

An Entrepreneur, Investor and Technologist, after exiting the Automotive sector, Thomas has worked in Project Management, lead Virtual Design and Construction teams, acted as CTO, and co-founded industry non-for-profits. Thomas currently acts on the board of directors for several startups and is the President & CEO of CanBIM, the National Building Industry Innovation & Technology Organization in Canada.