Henrique Sala Benites

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Henrique Sala Benites

About

Dr Henrique’s 20+ years in industry and academia spans across Latin America, Europe, and Australia, encompassing large and mid-sized building and precinct projects. In his PhD thesis, he explored circular and regenerative principles for the built environment. At GHD, he is engaged in sustainability, climate change mitigation and adaptation, circularity, and regenerative design. Prior to GHD, he led the certifications of the first LEED-ND in Latin America (Rio 2016 Athletes’ Village) and the first certified public park in Brazil (AQUA-HQE). Henrique supported the development of ISO standards for circular economy and sustainable communities, as well as Brazil’s LEED and AQUA-HQE committees. He also engages with nature-based solutions, urban sensing, and participatory planning through gamified methodologies.

Job title

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Company

GHD Pty Ltd

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Qualifications

  • Green Star Accredited Professional - Buildings (Oct 2023)
  • Green Star Accredited Professional - Communities (Sep 2023)