Chris is highly regarded as an industry leader in the design of sustainable arid region landscape architecture. His strong background and innovative approach to sustainable design has resulted in a series of leading edge low impact designs including work on several LEED Platinum certified projects and the first and only SITES certified project in the State of Arizona, Cavalliere Park, which was certified through the original Sustainable SITES pilot program in 2013. As a Founding Partner of Floor Associates, Inc., Chris practices an understanding that sustainable design goes beyond energy and water use models to embrace the interdependence of nature and emergent social goals. Floor Associates is an award winning and internationally recognized Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is known for creating memorable outdoor environments that heal, inspire, educate and connect. Awarded for its innovation and attention to design detail, Floor Associates is sought out for its pioneering work in sustainable arid region landscape methodologies, and expertise in over-structure and green roof designs. Founding Partners, Kristina Floor, FASLA and Christopher Brown, FASLA have over 60 years of combined experience and are recognized leaders in the industry. With a firm belief that the designer’s impact goes beyond the drawing board and the building site, Floor Associates is committed to engagement within the broader public arena. The studio gives voice to young talent, nurturing the next generation of designers through relationships with ASU’s School of Design as well as other institutions and is stays activity engaged in important professional and community organizations. In recognition of these achievements, the firm has been named Firm of the Year by the ASLA and has been selected as the top Landscape Architecture firm in Arizona by Arizona Business for several years running.