MHTN Architects Registers as a JUST 2.0 Organization
MHTN Architects, an architecture and design firm specializing in education, commercial, healthcare, and urban planning projects, announced its official registration as a JUST 2.0 organization. Over the past 18 months, the Salt Lake City-based firm conducted an internal audit of its existing social justice policies. Led by a dedicated internal team including Scott Later, AIA, Principal, K-12; Ryan Wallace, AIA, LEED GA, APA/AICP, NCARB, Principal, Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Municipality; and Darrah Jakab, AIA, NCARB, CPHC, Associate Principal, Sustainable Design, MHTN reviewed and amended its current standards, while also adapting and implementing new policies, to align with the categories and indicators listed in the JUST framework. MHTN committee members Madeline Petersen, Director of Systems Operations; Julie Braam, NCIDQ, IIDA, Interior Designer; Timothy Peterson, Architectural Designer; Sierra Johansen-Garcia, Human Resources Administrator; and Rachel Taft, Executive Assistantwere integral to the firm’s success in achieving JUST 2.0 status.
“We are optimistic that the JUST label will help shape future conversations around where MHTN is succeeding and where there are opportunities for growth,” says Later. “This is not only a chance to improve culture and visibility across MHTN and in Utah, but in the industry and world as a whole.”