Donald R. Horn FAIA (elevated 2015) holds architecture degrees from the University of Virginia and Georgia Tech.
He has led green building policy development and advocacy within the federal government, impacting national standards and architectural practice to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all buildings across the country. As Deputy Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings at the US General Services Administration, Don promotes environmentally responsible decision-making for buildings, and translating green building strategies and ideals into regulations and guidance to meet federal goals for building performance. Don has worked nationally and internationally to influence green building guidance and policies. His committee and board service includes ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings, Federal Advisor to the USGBC Board of Directors, and Seattle’s Living Building and Deep Green Pilot Technical Advisory Committee. He has 24 years experience with GSA in both sustainability and historic preservation.