I am Manika Aggarwal, a sustainability professional with over 7 years of experience in the built environment, specializing in life-cycle assessment and green building strategy. I focus on integrating LCA methodologies into construction projects, driving sustainable procurement, and aligning with ESG and regulatory frameworks. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Development at Technische Universität Darmstadt, after completing a Master’s in Building Engineering and Management in India. I am passionate about decarbonization roadmaps, net-zero strategies, and delivering data-driven sustainability outcomes across design, procurement, and on-site execution.

Manika Aggarwal

I am Manika Aggarwal, a sustainability professional with over 7 years of experience in the built environment, specializing in life-cycle assessment and green building strategy. I focus on integrating LCA methodologies into construction projects, driving sustainable procurement, and aligning with ESG and regulatory frameworks. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Development at Technische Universität Darmstadt, after completing a Master’s in Building Engineering and Management in India. I am passionate about decarbonization roadmaps, net-zero strategies, and delivering data-driven sustainability outcomes across design, procurement, and on-site execution.

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I am Manika Aggarwal, a sustainability professional with over 7 years of experience in the built environment, specializing in life-cycle assessment and green building strategy. I focus on integrating LCA methodologies into construction projects, driving sustainable procurement, and aligning with ESG and regulatory frameworks.

I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Development at Technische Universität Darmstadt, after completing a Master’s in Building Engineering and Management in India. I am passionate about decarbonization roadmaps, net-zero strategies, and delivering data-driven sustainability outcomes across design, procurement, and on-site execution.

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Language

Hindi
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Manager - Innovation & Research at Green Building Certification Inc.
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led LCA research projects to analyze environmental impacts across building life cycles, informing improvements to LEED rating systems. Conducted benchmarking and gap analysis for EPD development aligned with global sustainability trends and ESG criteria. Delivered technical whitepapers and policy briefs on decarbonization, circular construction, and embodied carbon, influencing certification innovation.
Project Manager- Sustainability at Cushman & Wakefield
June 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Developed and operationalized sustainability strategies for construction, including low-carbon materials, circular waste flows, and energy optimization on-site. Managed EPD-related and LCA-driven sustainability initiatives for multiple LEED/WELL/IGBC projects totaling ~1.5M sq ft. Coordinated sustainability compliance with environmental regulations and ISO 14001 principles, leading on-site audits and performance reviews. Delivered end-to-end project management for sustainability-focused capital projects (approx. USD 74 M), collaborating across pre-construction, design, and execution phases. Authored in-depth environmental impact reports, EPD documentation, and ESG-aligned client presentations. Facilitated cross-functional training to embed LCA awareness and sustainability best practices into design, procurement, and construction teams.
Architectural Designer at HKS India Design Consulting
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Led cross-border collaboration with US design teams on complex healthcare and hospitality projects, leading multidisciplinary BIM execution processes, MEP integration, and energy-efficient design solutions.
Architect at Design Atelier Urbis
November 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
Optimized MEP coordination using Revit and AR/VR, rapidly resolving building services conflicts with redesign alternatives, reduced execution time by 20% and delivering integrated, sustainable designs.

Education

Master’s Sustainable Urban Development at Technische Universität Darmstadt
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Master’s Building Engineering and Management at School of Planning and Architecture, India
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Architecture at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

LEED Green Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
IGBC Accredited Professional (IGBC AP)
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Registered Architect
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Specialist in Construction Life Cycle Assessment
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education