Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum, Inc

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) is a full-service architectural organization. HOK was established in 1955 by three principals and a staff of 26 employees. HOK, a global design and service firm with nearly 2,000 employees in over 20 locations worldwide, is one of the world's largest architectural firms. HOK's mission is to deliver quality design products and intelligent services that enable its clients to achieve their goals and enrich their lives. Through its long-term commitment to sustainability, HOK is helping the world move toward a future where every building and community is sustainable, healthy and in harmony with the environment around it. This year HOK has earned the prestigious "Designing a Sustainable and Secure World Award from Global Green USA, the U.S. affiliate of Mikhail Gorbachev's worldwide environment organization Green Cross International. HOK is the first architectural design firm to receive the award, which recognizes the firm's commitment to advancing sustainable design and building by developing environmental solutions.