Peter Rumsey

Background

About Peter Rumsey

A national leader in the design of low energy and zero energy buildings, Peter has designed the country’s most innovative MEP systems. He was the first to use chilled beams in laboratories, the first to personally design 17 LEED platinum projects and the first to design a net zero energy commercial office building. He pioneered the use of radiant cooling in office buildings and has now designed over three million square feet of radiant cooled buildings. In the late 1990s Peter set out to transform the building industry by creating examples of the world's most innovative and most sustainable buildings. Two decades later his buildings have been visited by thousands and have set the benchmark for low energy and innovative buildings. Peter is a registered professional engineer in 10 states, a certified energy manager and an ASHRAE Fellow. He has the distinction of being a Senior Fellow of Rocky Mountain Institute and working frequently with Amory Lovins. In 2012 he was awarded the Renewable Energy Innovator of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers. He teaches at Stanford University and is a frequent lecturer at universities and trade associations around the US and abroad. Peter is a consultant and has advised many innovative start up and VC companies including Nest, Building Robotics, Luminergi, Serious Materials, Alpen Glass, Foundation Capital, Kliener Perkins Caufeild & Byers and the Westly Group.Peter is known for his spirit of innovation, creativity and passion for buildings. He values improving the bottom line for his clients while at the same time protecting the planet for his children and future generations from all backgrounds and walks of life.