Christopher Meek is associate professor of architecture at the University of Washington and director of the Center for Integrated Design at the University’s College of Built Environments. Meek’s areas of research include building energy performance for new construction and retrofits, daylighting, visual comfort, electric lighting, and climate responsive design. Over the past decade, Meek has consulted on over 20 million square feet of commercial and institutional buildings including working, learning, and healing environments such as the net-zero energy Bullitt Center in Seattle. His research has been funded by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Illuminating Engineering Society, the Bullitt Foundation, and the American Institute of Architects. He can be reached at [email protected].