References and Testimonials - Michael W Mehaffy

- Tectics: Website for the Consultancy of Michael W. Mehaffy -

Selected References and Testimonials

Full references and list of projects completed is available on request

(Or click here for full CV)

“Mehaffy has served as a consultant on many projects both in America and abroad that

aim not just for superficial sustainable design, but for true sustainability – the rarely

achieved marriage of ecological soundness, economic viability, social equity and beauty.”

- Traditional Building Magazine

“An international leader in sustainable planning.”

- Smart City Public Radio Program

"Great enthusiasm and a strong dedication... exceptional experience and unique knowledge."

- Richard P. Buono, Vice President, PacTrust (former client and employer)

"A superior professional."

- D. James Wilson, former Comptroller, Northwest Natural (former client)

"I can unequivocally attest to his enthusiasm, integrity and ability."

- Bob Miller, former President/CEO of Rite-Aid Inc. (former client)

"His programme has received praise from a number of publications including the

Architects' Journal, which said it offered 'highly intelligent enquiries into key urban issues.'"

- Richard Hayward, Head of the School of Architecture and Construction

University of Greenwich, UK

"The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is proud to be associated with such a challenging series."

- Keith Hill, UK Minister for Housing and Planning

"I find his voice as a writer fascinating and compelling."

- Christopher Alexander, architect, author of A Pattern Language and The Nature of Order

"I depend on Michael for whatever insights into generative systems that I can't glean from the Pattern literature."

- Ward Cunningham, software pioneer and Wiki inventor

"An incredibly useful intellectual."

- Andres Duany, co-founder of the New Urbanism movement

"Thank you for the excellent contribution… I hope you will be pleased to

know that your opening remarks were quoted frequently during the

second day’s sessions. I believe your work is very important."

- James Malanaphy, Vice Chair,

American Institute of Architects, Historic Resources Committee

"Michael's education, practice and teaching has immense depth and breadth... It has not been a normal

education in that holism has been his watchword throughout. His specialism is rare and indeed essential

to the complexity of the sustainable agenda, It is that of making connections and linkages between very

complex and sophisticated theories on the one hand, but equally, managing complexity with his feet firmly

on the ground at the same time."

- Paul Murrain, Senior Design Director, The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment

(Former hirer and colleague)

(For more detailed testimonials from colleagues at The Prince's Foundation, click here.)