Alicia Daniels Uhlig is an architect and passionate green building advocate, with 20 years of sustainable design experience. She directs the Living Community Challenge and Policy for the Institute, and is focused on accelerating the creation of vibrant, healthy, sustainable communities. Prior to joining ILFI, Alicia practiced architecture in Seattle Washington with GGLO, in California with Van der Ryn Architects, and in the US Virgin Islands.  Alicia’s contributions to sustainable design also led her to work on vernacular projects in Italy. Alicia is a LEED Fellow (credentials in BD+C, Neighborhood Development, and Homes), a current USGBC LEED Advisory Committee member, and is a founding steering committee member of the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict.