Advisor

Raefer Wallis

Founder

Raefer Wallis, is an Architect and the founder of GIGA, an independent third party combining the development of building standards with cloud technology to increase the accessibility and impact of healthy buildings globally. GIGA’s key programs include RESET and ORIGIN.

RESET is the world’s first building standard to assess and benchmark the health performance of buildings in real-time.

ORIGIN is the world’s largest hub of data on building materials and a proud supporter of the mindful Materials initiative.

Based in Shanghai, Raefer is behind many firsts, including the first carbon-neutral hotel in Asia, the first eco-regenerative retreat in China and largest modern rammed-earth building in the world. GIGA has played a critical role in completing Asia’s first LEED platinum resort, the first LBC projects in China as well as authoring the first regional / Chinese language EPDs, HPDs and Declare labels.

Raefer has co-authored books on modern rammed-earth construction and alternative chemicals assessment, published by Woodhead and the Royal Society of Chemistry respectively. Regularly invited to lecture around the world, his work has been featured by the NYT, CNN, CBC, TED, WSJ and many more.

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