Sara Bayer

Sara A. Bayer is an Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability at Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP), where she manages energy efficient multifamily housing projects including two of the firm’s 10 thus far that have won NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Awards. She is also overseeing two NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Early-Stage Design studies focused on several regenerative topics including “zero carbon”. She leads the company's efforts to incorporate passive house strategies and carbon reduction methods across all their work. Named a Crain's New York Business Notable Leader in Sustainability in 2024, Sara was certified CPHC in 2016. She is serving on the board of New York Passive House as chair of Membership Engagement where she leads the annual "Regenerative Metropolis" Symposium. Sara is a frequent speaker in forums focused on efficient and healthy technologies, including AIANY, NESEA, BEEX, UG, Reimagine Buildings and Passive House Accelerator; and strives to make sustainable, healthy, and uplifting design achievable for all.