Alex Buchanan

Technical Lead

As the CHPS Technical Director, Alex applies her broad background to advocate for green schools and to assist teams pursuing better building design. Prior to joining CHPS, Alex served as a commissioning engineer where she consulted on projects pursuing energy-efficient design and green building certifications including K-12 schools and higher education facilities. She has also worked in construction management for a design-build firm where she gained first-hand experience in building design and construction. Alex is a LEED AP BD+C with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado at Denver.