“Scientists investigate that which already is; engineers create that which has never been.” – Albert Einstein At Rushing, we are committed to the challenge and believe that success often exists outside the traditional boundaries. Eric joined Rushing in 2006 shortly after Rae Anne and Scott founded the company and has been a leader focused on…
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Rushing was built from the ground up. Through dedication, strength, and putting humans first, a particular rush comes with putting together all of the pieces. We create, problem-solve, analyze, and eventually bring it all to life. We want to show people the Rushing difference in a way that makes an impact where people and the planet flourish.
Andi Burnham is passionate about real-world building performance. She loves that her role as an energy analyst in Rushing’s Energy Services group allows her to participate in an integrated design process, working with architects, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, lighting designers, sustainability consultant, and commissioning agents to find pragmatic and optimized solutions for each project’s…
Aaron strives to find the solutions between energy efficiency and real-world applicability, driven by a process-oriented approach. His role as an energy analyst at Rushing requires an integrative and collaborative process involving architects; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers; lighting designers; sustainability consultant; and commissioning agents, which suits him well as a self-proclaimed “super extrovert.” With…
Ian is an experienced Energy Engineer focused on maintaining a habitable planet for future generations as part of Rushing’s Energy Studio. Ian blends technical expertise with a passion for sustainability to establish project goals and steer designs as efficiently and cost-effective as possible. Ian brings experience in new building design and audits and retro-commissioning of…
“We understand that innovation and creativity are born through diverse design representation in problem solving.” – Rae Anne Rushing
Lindsey is a Mechanical Engineer and Energy Analyst in the Energy Studio at Rushing. She is passionate about the environment and sustainability, incorporating this passion into her projects. She has worked with multiple energy simulation software and enjoys the problem-solving aspect of energy modeling. Before Rushing, Lindsey worked in the California Bay Area for three…
Nathan is passionate about sustainable practices and is devoted to incorporating them into his designs and teaching them to others. He is an experienced energy analyst specializing in quantifying cost and energy saving strategies and establishing energy benchmarks to meet project sustainability goals. Nathan’s expertise includes energy modeling, natural ventilation modeling, systems analysis, all the…
Rachel was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, with a profound appreciation for the outdoors and concern about the climate. Her strongest passion is sustainability, and she enjoys pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency and decarbonization as an Energy Analyst. She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Appropriate & Sustainable…
Ron is a Mechanical Engineer and Energy Analyst in the Energy Studio at Rushing. After a few brief stints in the manufacturing industry, he found his niche in the MEP space in Seattle and has experience in the HVAC, Plumbing, and Energy disciplines. Ron approaches his work with a passion for sustainable design and is…
Shashank is an Energy Analyst at Rushing. He is passionate about the environment and focuses on energy management strategies that can reduce the overall impact of building energy use. He is particularly interested in the possibilities of whole building energy simulation to analyze the interactions between the building and its HVAC system. Shashank completed his…