Nate Maniktala

Nate Maniktala is a servant leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, sustainability, and people. As a Principal and Director of Building Science at BranchPattern, Nate is a master at taking projects to the next level, blending his deep expertise in green building and organizational development. Whether he’s guiding strategy or guiding the design of cutting-edge green buildings, Nate is always focused on creating solutions that elevate both performance outcomes and the people working to achieve them.

Armed with more than 25 years of experience, Nate combines deep expertise in business strategy, human behavior, and building science. As a board member and advisor to several organizations, he’s not just part of the green building movement—he’s actively pushing it forward through his involvement with great partners like NAIOP, USGBC, ACEC, IWBI, and the Center for Active Design.

Nate’s career is a series of groundbreaking moments. He coauthored pioneering Post-Occupancy Evaluation Methodologies for School Facilities, consulted on the first WELL Certified and LEED Platinum industrial buildings in the world, and created the first-ever LEED Volume Program for commercial real estate developers. Most recently, he has been working to shape new standards for health-focused design as a WELL Advisor to the International WELL Building Institute and collaborator with the Center for Active Design on the development of the Fitwel program for Commercial and Industrial Sites.

But Nate’s influence extends beyond his work. Outside the office, his purpose is clear: serve others and make every moment count. Whether he's volunteering at Lydia House, swinging a hammer for Habitat for Humanity, or belting notes on the karaoke mic with friends and family, Nate’s energy and passion are contagious. His ability to connect with people and turn everyday moments into extraordinary experiences leaves a lasting impact wherever he goes. Nate is not just a builder of spaces; he’s a builder of communities, always striving to make the world a little brighter, one project, one interaction, at a time.