Cory Hawbecker
Principal, Sustainability Director (he/him)
Architect | Oregon
LEED Accredited Professional
PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant
Living Future Accredited Professional
Since joining Holst in 2005, Cory has been instrumental to the success of many of the firm’s projects while also spearheading our sustainability efforts both in the field and in the office. As Holst’s Sustainability Director, Cory is an advocate for sustainable building practices. His extensive knowledge of alternative energy technologies, material sourcing, and methods to optimize energy performance is invaluable to our clients and design teams. Cory excels at working with clients, builders, and consultants to find and implement the best possible solutions to challenging technical and design problems.
Cory has worked on projects of varying types, scales, and contexts, boasting a diverse portfolio that ranges from affordable housing developments and private residences to libraries and commercial projects. As a Registered Architect in the State of Oregon, a LEED Accredited Professional, a PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant, and a Living Future Accredited Professional, Cory is familiar with the technical demands of various certification agencies and is skilled at facilitating communication between all parties on a project to ensure certification compliance while preserving the integrity of the design.
Education
Master of Architecture, University of Oregon, 2003
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 2000
Publications
Carbon Crossroads: An Analysis of Operational and Embodied Carbon in Multifamily Housing, 2023
Cory is dedicated to the excellence of anything he works on and has very high expectations for himself and his projects. He is always striving to do more and to improve, and he has a remarkable amount of care for everyone with whom he works. I always want Cory on my team.— Dave Otte, Principal / Owner
