Matthew Boyd

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Matthew Boyd


Matthew Boyd is the NetZero Building Operations Director at the American Geophysical Union. He played an instrumental role in the re-development of the building into what it is today. In his role, Matthew oversees the tactical operations that maintain the AGU building as Net Zero building, including the stormwater retention systems and heat-island mitigators that are central to his Sacred Place’s design.


My Sacred Place


American Geophysical Union, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy

We worked with AGU in Dupont Circle to turn their outdoor plaza space into a nature sacred green space that includes stormwater retention and reduces urban heat, while simultaneously creating an inviting space for people to reflect with nature.

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Tom Gamper

As an architect by profession (and runner and fly-fisherman on the side), it is the sanctity of nature that inspires his work as a Firesoul. The capacity that it holds to shake things clear—into perspective—and helping us recognize the beauty and frailty of life around us. It was experiencing an annual remembrance service at The...

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