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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
Texas Tech University – College of Architecture

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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