Prior to joining VMDO, Teresa Hamm-Modley spent a decade working on the construction of high-performance affordable housing buildings in Washington, DC. During this time, she worked on some of the first single and multi-family housing projects in DC to be certified by the Passive House Institute of the US (PHIUS). As a true “building scientist”, Teresa understands how buildings live and breathe, and the construction execution required to extend their longevity and performance. This skillset was instrumental in her work on the renovation of Truesdell Elementary School for DC Public Schools, and the renovation of Stead Park Recreation Center, set to become the first net-zero community center in DC. 

A Ward 3 resident, Teresa also holds an appointment on the National Capitol Region’s Net-Zero Energy Coalition Leadership team, where she exchanges research and knowledge on the pursuit of net-zero design across the DC Metro Area.