Three Jones Architecture Employees Earn LEED Accreditation

The new credentials demonstrate the firm's commitment to sustainable design.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:20pm

A photorealistic studio still life featuring a LEED certification plaque, drafting compass, and architectural model, symbolizing a design firm's commitment to eco-friendly practices.Jones Architecture's investment in LEED-certified talent signals the firm's dedication to sustainable design principles.Salem Today

Jones Architecture, a Salem-based architecture firm, announced that three of its employees - Rovina George, Zoe Hano, and Zachary Hall - have recently earned LEED accreditations. George earned her LEED AP BD+C credential, while Hano and Hall each achieved LEED Green Associate status.

Why it matters

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration in the architecture and construction industries, having team members with LEED accreditations demonstrates Jones Architecture's commitment to delivering environmentally responsible design solutions for its clients.

The details

According to the firm's founder, Rick Jones, the new LEED credentials earned by George, Hano, and Hall reflect the kind of curiosity and dedication the firm values. The accreditations build on Jones Architecture's ongoing efforts to embed sustainable thinking into projects across sectors, ensuring that environmental responsibility remains central to the firm's approach.

  • The LEED accreditations were recently earned by the three Jones Architecture employees.

The players

Jones Architecture

A Salem-based architecture firm that is committed to delivering thoughtful, forward-looking and sustainable design solutions for its clients.

Rovina George

An employee of Jones Architecture who recently earned her LEED AP BD+C credential.

Zoe Hano

An employee of Jones Architecture who recently achieved LEED Green Associate status.

Zachary Hall

An employee of Jones Architecture who recently achieved LEED Green Associate status.

Rick Jones

The founder of Jones Architecture.

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What they’re saying

“'Rovina, Zoe, and Zachary's achievements speak to the kind of curiosity and commitment we value at Jones. As expectations around sustainability continue to grow, having team members who are actively building their knowledge and applying it to our work is essential. This is how we continue to deliver thoughtful, forward-looking design for our clients.'”

— Rick Jones, Founder, Jones Architecture

The takeaway

Jones Architecture's investment in LEED-accredited employees demonstrates the firm's dedication to sustainable design and its commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and client expectations around environmental responsibility.