Chen served 23 years in the Israeli Air Force, after which he graduated with honors from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology earning a B.A.in Architecture.
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Chen Shalita
LEED AP BD + C | Architect (BA) | CEO
chen@alfaprojects.co.il
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Chen Shalita
Chen served 23 years in the Israeli Air Force, after which he graduated with honors from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology earning a B.A.in Architecture. Chen then worked as an Architect for Diamond and Schmitt Architects in Toronto, one of the leading Architectural firms in North America, with a select group of LEED Architects specializing in Green Building. There Chen received LEED Accredited Professional certification as well as training by the Canadian Green Building council to lead Integrative Design Process planning teams.
Chen led the Israeli team to win several prizes at the Solar Decathlon in China. Today, Chen lectures at conferences and academic institutions on advanced sustainable design and construction technologies.
Chen is a board member of the Israeli green building council.
Jerome Sebbag
LEED AP BD + C | Civil Engineer (MSc) | Associate
jerome@alfaprojects.co.il
Jerome heads the Building Science Department at Alfa, which focuses on advanced simulations for energy, daylight, solar radiation, CFD, and more.
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Jerome Sebbag
After graduating with a Masters in Science in Civil Engineering from INSA Lyon in France, Jerome completed a Post Master Degree in International Energy Management at Mines ParisTech in Paris and Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Jerome has over 10 years experience in building science analyses and has worked on various high profile green building projects in EMEA and Asia regions.
Jerome heads the Building Science Department at Alfa, which focuses on advanced simulations for energy, daylight, building façade, solar radiation, CFD, and more.
Laurel Dorfman
WELL AP, LEED AP ID+C | Fitwel Ambassador | Architecture (BSc), Env. Studies (MA) | Associate
laurel@alfaprojects.co.il
Laurel is the first WELL AP and Fitwel Ambassador in Israel, and specializes in health and well-being focused design. Laurel manages international sustainability consulting projects for high-profile companies in the EMEA region.
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Laurel Dorfman
Laurel is a graduate of the Porter School at Tel-Aviv University with a Master’s of Environmental Studies. She holds a Bachelors in Architectural Science with a Building Science specialization from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.
In Toronto, Laurel worked in both architectural and building science firms, with projects ranging from schematic planning to envelope design.
Laurel is the first WELL AP and Fitwel Ambassador in Israel, and specializes in health and well-being focused design. Laurel manages international sustainability consulting projects for high-profile companies in the EMEA region.
Yaniv Yehezkel
LEED Green Associate | Environmental Engineer (BSc) | Associate
Yaniv is leading the Energy & Sustainable Design Department at Alfa, which focuses on managing sustainable, and resource efficient design processes for high-rise buildings and campuses.
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Yaniv Yehezkel
Yaniv graduated from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
He specializes in building science simulations, large scale technical-economic feasibility studies (energy generation systems, PV, etc.), and led net zero energy-water-waste and high profile LEED projects.
Yaniv is leading the Energy & Sustainable Design Department at Alfa, which focuses on managing sustainable, and resource efficient design processes for high-rise buildings and campuses.
Or Ancory
Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
At Alfa, Or is running whole building performance analyzes, including envelope design and HVAC systems, GHG analysis (LCA) and IAQ technologies integration.
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Or Ancory
Or graduated from Tel Aviv University with BSc in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on energy and thermodynamics.
Or specializes in buildings’ efficiency, both in means of operational energy consumption and embodied carbon related to the construction stage.
At Alfa, he is running whole building performance analyzes, including envelope design and HVAC systems, GHG analysis (LCA) and IAQ technologies integration.
Benjy Brandwein
LEED AP BD+C | Environmental Engineer (BSc)
Benjy is a LEED Accredited Professional for the BD+C rating system and has extensive experience in certifying projects to LEED, notably ToHa 1 and Campus Amot which both received LEED Platinum certification.
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Benjy Brandwein
Benjy is a graduate of the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York. Benjy earned a Bachelor’s of Engineering in Environmental Engineering with a specification in Energy and the Environment.
Throughout his studies, he worked on projects related to photovoltaic systems and anaerobic digesters for solid waste management and energy production.
Benjy is a LEED Accredited Professional for the BD+C rating system and has extensive experience in certifying projects to LEED, notably ToHa 1 and Campus Amot which both received LEED Platinum certification. Additionally, he is working on existing buildings pursuing LEED Operations & Maintenance certification.
Raphael Gliksberg
LEED Green Associate | Environmental Engineer (BSc)
At Alfa, he utilizes the tools of Building Science to model energy flow in building simulations, providing share-holders with economic analysis for best practice design and certifying projects under LEED certification.
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Raphael Gliksberg
Raphael is an Environmental Engineer graduate from the Technion – Institute of Technology with a degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering.
During his studies, Raphael became interested in sustainable energy solutions and helped design an energy-efficient agricultural waste to bio-char process for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
At Alfa, he utilizes the tools of Building Science to model energy flow in building simulations, providing share-holders with economic analysis for best practice design and certifying projects under LEED certification. Raphael has been part of the Tel Aviv Net-Zero energy goal for municipal building design, collaborating with various municipal departments to create a new workflow for a net zero city.
Yael Peery
LEED Green Associate | Fitwel Ambassador | CompSci (BA), Env. Studies (MSc)
At Alfa, Yael manages LEED, WELL and Fitwel projects. She led the Microsoft Campus, Herzliya LEED and Fitwel certifications, completing them to higher certification levels than initially targeted.
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Yael Peery
Yael is a graduate of the Environmental Studies Masters from the Porter School at Tel-Aviv University specializing in urban sustainability. Yael is a LEED Green Associate and Fitwel Ambassador.
Throughout her studies, she worked on projects related to green building and smart cities. Yael holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tel-Aviv University with over 15 years of experience working as a software engineer in the telecommunications industry.
At Alfa, Yael manages LEED, WELL and Fitwel projects. She led the Microsoft Campus, Herzliya LEED and Fitwel certifications, completing them to higher certification levels than initially targeted. Yael works on both local and international sustainability consulting projects and performs environmental surveys.
Maria Yogev
LEED Green Associate | Architect (BA)
At Alfa, Maria manages Building Science projects both related to LEED and 5281 certification both in urban scale and single building projects.
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Maria Yogev
Maria is a graduate of Tel-Aviv University with B.A. in Architecture.
During her studies, Maria worked on projects involving environmentally sustainable approaches.
Her graduate project proposed contaminated soil remediation through urban renewal. After graduating, she worked in an architectural firm specializing in urban planning.
At Alfa, Maria manages Building Science projects both related to LEED and 5281 certification both in urban scale and single building projects.
Andy Kopelowitz
LEED Green Associate | Structural and Civil Engineer (BSc)
Andy graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil & Structural Engineering.
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Andy Kopelowitz
Andy graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil & Structural Engineering.
During her studies, Andy became interested in embodied carbon and materials sustainability. She worked as a structural engineer for a few years before shifting to a career in sustainability and green building.
At Alfa, Andy works on various international projects, covering diverse aspects of sustainability, including certifying projects under LEED certification.
Danit Smith
LEED Green Associate | Structural and Civil Engineer (BSc)
Danit is a graduate of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology with B.Sc in Civil Engineering.
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Danit Friedenhain
Danit is a graduate of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology with B.Sc in Civil Engineering. Today, Danit is completing her master’s degree in Environmental Studies at the Tel-Aviv University.
Danit is a certified Green Building consultant by SID Institute and LEED Green Associate for the BD+C rating system.
Danit manages Green Building projects while implementing advanced technologies with a sustainable mindset.
Sarah Elbaz Garame
LEED AP BD+C | Fitwel Ambassador | Sustainability and Government (BA)
Sarah graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the IDC Herzliya University in Sustainability and Government with a specialization in Diplomacy and Counter-Terrorism.
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Sarah Elbaz Garame
Sarah graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the IDC Herzliya University in Sustainability and Government with a specialization in Diplomacy and Counter-Terrorism. During her degree, Sarah became increasingly passionate about sustainability and ecological-social solutions.
Sarah is a certified under the USGBC as a LEED AP for the BD+C rating system.
At Alfa, Sarah works on various international projects, covering diverse aspects of sustainability, including certifying projects under LEED and Fitwel certification.
Laila Alfie
Architecture (BSc)
Laila is a graduate of Buenos Aires University (FADU) with B.A. in Architecture.
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Laila Alfie
Laila is a graduate of Buenos Aires University (FADU) with B.A. in Architecture.
During her degree, Laila became interested in architectural theory and sustainability, leading her to Israel in search of new ways of designing.
At Alfa, she works in building modeling, solar radiation, daylight and energy simulations, as well as certifying projects under LEED.
Zara Wagner
Geography (BA)
Zara is a Geography graduate from Kings’ College London who went on to complete a post graduate diploma from University College London (UCL).
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Zara Wagner
Zara is a Geography graduate from Kings’ College London who went on to complete a post graduate diploma from University College London (UCL).
Zara has a particular interest in sustainability and urban environments and is passionate about green building solutions for a more eco-friendly world.
At Alfa, Zara works on various projects, covering a diverse range of sustainability solutions including certifying projects under LEED certification.
Laura Riegle
LEED Green Associate | Sustainability and Government (BA)
Laura graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the IDC Herzliya University in Sustainability and Government with a specialization in Global Affairs and Conflict Resolution.
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Laura Riegle
Laura graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the IDC Herzliya University in Sustainability and Government with a specialization in Global Affairs and Conflict Resolution.
During her degree, Laura’s passion for sustainable solutions grew along with the understanding that sustainability effects not only the environment, but also the economic and social well-being of society.
Laura is a certified under the USGBC as a LEED Green Associate.
At Alfa, Laura works on various projects, certifying projects under LEED and providing green solutions for building construction.
Hannah Stone
Architect (BA)
Hannah is a graduate of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology with a B.Sc in Architectural Sciences.
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Hannah Stone
During her degree, Hannah became interested in environmental design research tools and discovering the relationship between building design, environmental quality and inhabitant comfort, health and wellbeing.
At Alfa, she uses Building Science tools which focus on advanced simulations for solar radiation, daylight, energy simulations and more, as well as certifying projects under LEED and 5281 certification.
Noa Friedmann
Human Resources and Administration | Psychology (BA)
Noa is a graduate of the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo with B.A. in Psychology.
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Noa Friedmann
Noa is a graduate of the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo with B.A. in Psychology.
At Alfa Noa coordinates the field of human resources, which includes the well-being of employees, recruitment and absorption of new employees and assists in administration.
Shani Orlovsky
Sustainability and Government (BA)
Shani graduated with a Bachelors degree from the IDC Herzliya University in Sustainability and Government with a specialization in Global Affairs and Conflict Resolution.
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Shani Orlovsky
Shani graduated with a Bachelors degree from the IDC Herzliya University in Sustainability and Government with a specialization in Global Affairs and Conflict Resolution.
Throughout the degree, Shani became increasingly aware of the necessity for more conscious urban development and integration of alternative energy. At Alfa, she works toward certifying projects under LEED.
Ella Bichachi
Biotechnology and Environmental Science (MSc)
Ella is a graduate of Tel-Aviv University with a M.Sc. in Biotechnology and Environmental science.
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Ella Bichachi
Ella is a graduate of Tel-Aviv University with a M.Sc. in Biotechnology and Environmental science.
During her studies, Ella worked on a project that harnessed the capabilities of nanotechnology-based material to solve environmental problems.
Throughout her degree, Ella became highly motivated to promote environmental research and sustainable design on perceptual, practical, and technological levels.
At alfa, Ella works on various projects towards certifying them under LEED certification.
Shaanan Sack
Environmental Engineer (MSc)
Shaanan is an environmental engineer (M.Sc. Tel Aviv university).
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Shaanan Sack
Shaanan is an environmental engineer (M.Sc. Tel Aviv university).
Understanding that our way of thinking about building design has a significant and immediate impact on the environment has pushed Shaanan into this area of green building.
In Alpha Shaanan works on the various environmental aspects of projects through LEED certification as well as on diverse climate analyzes in order to promote sustainability in general and green building in particular.