Michael Brown

About Michael Brown

Currently working developing building simulation models for analyzing building energy performance, reviewing construction documents for energy code compliance, and coordinating sustainable consulting projects which offer opportunities to provide solutions to green building design.Get to know Mike BrownFacebook:

Experience

1. Senior Sustainable Design Engineer

   HKS, Inc.

   Apr 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   With over 10 years of experience in the green building industry, I specialize in whole-building energy modeling, carbon reduction strategies, incentive identification, and climate-responsive design. I collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and owners to align building performance with the AIA 2030 Commitment, LEED, and ESG goals- Perform whole-building energy simulation, life cycle energy cost assessments, and climate-responsive system analysis to inform decisions on massing, glazing, HVAC, and envelope design- Serve as internal subject matter expert on the AIA 2030 Commitment, guiding project teams on pEUI targets, compliance strategies, and firmwide reporting- Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and clients to evaluate system options (VRF, DOAS, ERV, electrification, etc.) for performance, cost, and carbon impact- Advise on incentive and rebate strategies for electrification, HVAC upgrades, and renewables to support net-zero and decarbonization pathways- Mentor junior staff and deliver technical training sessions on energy modeling workflows, BETC, and sustainable design tools across studios- Represent the Sustainability team in stakeholder meetings, building trust and communicating the value of energy performance and ESG alignment Industry LeadershipPanelist: USGBC Texas Building Transformation Forum – “Decarbonization Planning: Hitting Targets from Design through Operations”Speaker: University of North Texas, Dallas ASHRAE, and AEE Chapter events

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bacheors, Civil Engineering, Engineering Project Management

  2007 — 2012

• University of Castillia La Mancha

  Civil Engineering

  2010 — 2010

Skills

• Accounting
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Microstation
• Photoshop
• Mathcad
• Finance
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Carrier Hap
• Arcgis
• Sustainability
• Building Energy Modeling
• Engineering
• Microsoft Word
• Equest
• Microsoft Excel
• Construction
• Trane Trace 700
• Revit
• Marketing
• Leed
• Risa
• Autocad
• Comcheck
• Project Management
• Dreamweaver
• Nonprofit Consulting
• Risa 3d