b. 1953
Hank Koning is a Founding Principal at KoningEizenberg. Koning’s encyclopedic knowledge of code and construction underlies his inventive approach to design, an unusual pairing which breaks conventional stereotypes to inspire colleagues and staff alike. His community involvement and planning expertise include seven years of service on the Santa Monica Planning Commission, where his leadership was instrumental in developing and adopting the 2010 Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), which set ambitious benchmarks for environmental impact and housing to further propel Santa Monica as an innovator in sustainability. A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Koning continues to lead the effort in integrated sustainable design, and provides ongoing voluntary advisory work for the City.
