Mina Hasman

OBE, Hon DSc, FRIBA, FRSA, ARB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, BREEAM AP

Principal – Global Head of Climate Strategy

London

Education

Honorary Doctorate in Science University of the Built Environment (under King Charles III’s patronage). London, UK ARB Part 3 Course Architectural Association, School of Architecture. London, UK Master of Architecture Degree in Sustainable Design & Environmental Engineering Architectural Association, School of Architecture, Sustainable Environmental Design Programme. London, UK Bachelor of Architecture Degree Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art and Planning. Ithaca, NY, USA Future Cities Certificate Programme, ETHx, ETH Zürich Zürich, Switzerland The Health Effects of Climate Change Certificate Course, Harvardx, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future Certificate Course, Harvard Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University Boston, MA, USA
Select Affiliations

Architects Registration Board (ARB) Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB)
Community Involvement

World Green Building Council, Board of Directors Royal Institute of British Architects Chartered Fellow, Council Member & Sustainability Expert at RIBA Board of International Practice & Policy & COP Delegate BRE Member (BREEAM AP International) US Green Building Council Member (LEED AP BD+C) International WELL Building Institute Member (WELL AP) UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, Stakeholder Engagement Lead & Technical Advisor (UK) Construction Industry Council, Climate Change Committee Chair UK Green Building Council Member Corporate Representative & Ex-Trustee of the Board Urban Land Institute (ULI), Sustainability Product Council, Associate Member Commonwealth Association of Architects Council Member, Global Lead for Climate Literacy & Competence Architects Council of Europe Sustainability Expert SOM, RIBA & Architecture 2030 COP Representative Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Ex-Vice Chair of Intelligent Buildings Group & Awards Jury Member United Nations Environment Programme / Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, Global Focal Point for the Built Environment UNFCCC High Level Climate Champions Team, Global Built Environment Solutions Lead Design Council Sustainability Expert Architecture without Borders UK as a Volunteer STEM Ambassador as a Volunteer
Location London
Areas of Expertise Sustainable Engineering, Climate Action, Decarbonization, Energy, Sustainability

Mina's Details

Education

Honorary Doctorate in Science University of the Built Environment (under King Charles III’s patronage). London, UK ARB Part 3 Course Architectural Association, School of Architecture. London, UK Master of Architecture Degree in Sustainable Design & Environmental Engineering Architectural Association, School of Architecture, Sustainable Environmental Design Programme. London, UK Bachelor of Architecture Degree Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art and Planning. Ithaca, NY, USA Future Cities Certificate Programme, ETHx, ETH Zürich Zürich, Switzerland The Health Effects of Climate Change Certificate Course, Harvardx, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future Certificate Course, Harvard Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University Boston, MA, USA
Select Affiliations

Architects Registration Board (ARB) Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB)
Community Involvement

World Green Building Council, Board of Directors Royal Institute of British Architects Chartered Fellow, Council Member & Sustainability Expert at RIBA Board of International Practice & Policy & COP Delegate BRE Member (BREEAM AP International) US Green Building Council Member (LEED AP BD+C) International WELL Building Institute Member (WELL AP) UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, Stakeholder Engagement Lead & Technical Advisor (UK) Construction Industry Council, Climate Change Committee Chair UK Green Building Council Member Corporate Representative & Ex-Trustee of the Board Urban Land Institute (ULI), Sustainability Product Council, Associate Member Commonwealth Association of Architects Council Member, Global Lead for Climate Literacy & Competence Architects Council of Europe Sustainability Expert SOM, RIBA & Architecture 2030 COP Representative Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Ex-Vice Chair of Intelligent Buildings Group & Awards Jury Member United Nations Environment Programme / Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, Global Focal Point for the Built Environment UNFCCC High Level Climate Champions Team, Global Built Environment Solutions Lead Design Council Sustainability Expert Architecture without Borders UK as a Volunteer STEM Ambassador as a Volunteer
Location London
Areas of Expertise Sustainable Engineering, Climate Action, Decarbonization, Energy, Sustainability

As SOM’s Global Head of Climate Strategy, Mina Hasman defines, aligns, and drives the firm’s global climate agenda, integrating design, business, and operational priorities to embed climate-informed value across all regions and disciplines. Mina launched SOM’s Whole Life Carbon Consulting service, a methodology created to evaluate a building’s whole life carbon performance and embed carbon accountability throughout the design process. Under her leadership, SOM became a carbon-neutral business and secured Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation of its emissions reduction targets.

Mina is engaged in a wide variety of projects in Europe, the UK, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, bringing a deep understanding of the implications for sustainable and equitable design in different climatic, social and regulatory contexts. A recognised expert in her field, she is the elected UK Construction Industry Council’s Climate Change Committee Chair and Commonwealth Association of Architects’ Regional Vice President for Europe. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the World Green Building Council, the RIBA Council, and the UNEP/GlobalABC COP Taskforce. Mina teaches at academic institutions including The Bartlett (UCL), the Architectural Association, and Manchester School of Architecture.

To design for the future is to build with intentionality today—where every choice honors the Earth, empowers communities, and creates a lasting legacy of resilience and hope.

Using her work as part of the transdisciplinary Climate Framework Initiative, Mina helped the RIBA to define its Mandatory Competence Requirements for climate literacy. She authored the RIBA Climate Guide to equip built environment professionals with knowledge and guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Recognizing her leadership in sustainable design and climate advocacy, TIME Magazine included Mina on its list of top 100 Climate Leaders in 2023. In 2021, Mina earned the Big 5 Construction Award for Sustainability Leader of the Year. For her contribution to the advancement of the built environment industry and academia, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Built Environment. Mina continues to shape the future of sustainable design through her involvement with awards including the RIBA’s Stirling Prize and Silver Medal, and the CAA Awards. In 2026, Mina was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List, in recognition of her services to architecture and sustainable design.