Leadership

Mark Buehrer, PE

Founder and Director · B.S. in Civil Engineering

Mark is a professional civil engineer, author, inventor, and the founder and director of 2020 ENGINEERING. Since 1995, 2020 ENGINEERING has been at the forefront of the research and development of sustainable methods, systems, and infrastructures that reduce capital and operating costs, recycle and reduce material consumption and waste, restore and protect ecological systems, and create and maintain healthy communities.

He conceived and developed the concept of Wholistic Engineering, which provides an integrated problem-solving approach that considers all issues and possible conditions related to the development of a project — laws & regulations, social concerns, politics, special interests, economic & environmental issues, technology, and resources.

Mark has provided master planning, engineering design, and/or construction management assistance on hundreds of LEED, LID and other sustainable projects, including Living Building Challenge projects, across North America and around the world.

Innovative water resource designs

• Vacuum flush toilet & greywater systems
• Rainwater harvesting systems
• Ecologically based wastewater treatment & water reuse
• Algae microfarms, aquaculture & aquaponics
• Urban agriculture
• Permeable pavements & raingardens
• Material recycling & composting facilities

Mark is a frequent author and speaker at sustainable and LID conferences and workshops. He enjoys spending time with his wife, four grown children and grandkids, and exploring both the great outdoors and cities around the world.