SOM Sustainable Engineering Principal Luke Leung has been honored with the ASHRAE Eunice Foote Decarbonization Award. Presented at the ASHRAE Annual Conference, this prestigious award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding achievement in reducing carbon emissions within the built environment. Leung was acknowledged for his continuous advancement of decarbonization initiatives, notably his recent role serving as chair of the steering committee for the 2025 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference.
As a leader within the firm’s Sustainable Engineering Studio (SES), Leung examines design strategies that integrate advanced mechanical systems and environmental modeling to optimize building performance. His recognition underscores a broader shift within the architecture and engineering industries toward prioritizing net-positive operations and all-electric infrastructure. By integrating collaborative engineering methodologies that push beyond conventional net-zero benchmarks, Leung and the firm underscore the imperative of climate-responsive design, positioning the practice to accelerate the large-scale decarbonization of global urban environments.
