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Emily Mendez, Associate and Director of Sustainability at GFF, leaning against a column in the office wearing a black blouse.

Emily Mendez

Assoc AIA Fitwel Ambassador LEED AP RID

Associate + Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader

Faith & Community Studio

As Director of Sustainability and Interior Design Leader in GFF’s Faith + Community studio, Emily brings two decades of expertise to projects ranging from intimate 1,000-square-foot spaces to expansive 100,000-square-foot facilities. Her design approach seamlessly integrates sustainability with aesthetic excellence, developing thoughtful interior palettes, furniture selections, and innovative space planning solutions. Emily’s leadership extends beyond traditional design roles through her pioneering work in sustainable practices, including co-authoring GFF’s Black & Gold List—an initiative promoting environmentally conscious material selection. Her journey from exploring material composition to advocating for reduced carbon emissions reflects her commitment to creating spaces that benefit both occupants and the environment.

Emily Mendez, Associate and Director of Sustainability at GFF, leaning against a column in the office wearing a black blouse.

As Director of Sustainability and Interior Design Leader in GFF’s Faith + Community studio, Emily brings two decades of expertise to projects ranging from intimate 1,000-square-foot spaces to expansive 100,000-square-foot facilities. Her design approach seamlessly integrates sustainability with aesthetic excellence, developing thoughtful interior palettes, furniture selections, and innovative space planning solutions. Emily’s leadership extends beyond traditional design roles through her pioneering work in sustainable practices, including co-authoring GFF’s Black & Gold List—an initiative promoting environmentally conscious material selection. Her journey from exploring material composition to advocating for reduced carbon emissions reflects her commitment to creating spaces that benefit both occupants and the environment.

Emily Mendez is an Associate, the Director of Sustainability, and an Interior Design Leader with GFF in the Faith & Community Studio.
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    Faith & Community

    Rear view of the nave showcasing fan-shaped seating, stained glass at the altar, and a warm wood ceiling.

    Brick portals, rose windows, and clerestory light define a sanctuary shaped by purpose, procession, and permanence

    St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church

    Grand Prairie, Texas

    A student-centered hub designed to elevate spiritual life and social connection

    Dallas Theological Seminary – Chapel and Student Life Center

    Dallas, Texas

    Interior of Hasley Chapel with warm wood beams, stone walls, and large windows framing views of the creek and pond.

    A quiet sanctuary in the trees, shaped by memory, light, and landscape

    St. Andrew Methodist Church – Hasley Chapel

    Plano, Texas

    A historic sanctuary restored with care, faith, and deep respect for its layered past

    St. Paul United Methodist Church

    Dallas, Texas

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    Jacquelyn Block

    Principal
    Director of Institutional Practice

    Michael Lehr

    Associate Principal
    Studio Director

    Mark Holsinger

    Associate Principal
    Design Director

    Emily Mendez

    Associate
    Director of Sustainability / Interior Design Leader

    Loren Boynton

    Senior Design Leader

    Sandra Beer

    Senior Project Leader

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    and strengthening community

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