Oliver Holmes | LEED AP

Oliver Holmes is a mechanical engineer, licensed professional engineer and a LEED AP. He has a BS in mathematics from State University of New York- Oneonta and a BS in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University. His career started in the environmental field of air and water pollution. His interests shifted into the area of energy utilization and its connection to building science. He has worked in building design, construction as well as operation and maintenance at hospitals, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Williams College, and as a Commissioner of Public Works. He challenged teams working on the complex designs of scientific and engineering research environments to incorporate sustainability and resilience. His energy and environmental focus led to the incorporation of many sustainable design features in these projects.

He reduced Rensselaer’s electric energy consumption by over 15% and reduced its water usage by approximately 50%. His interest in building science and  sustainability led to being invited to provide guest lectures in the School of Architecture at Rensselaer. He then became an adjunct faculty member and has taught courses in building science and sustainable building design for over twenty years. He has worked with Urban Green Council for over ten years delivering training programs in building operation and maintenance, energy codes and construction management.