Anu Sabherwal

Anu Sabherwal is Grimshaw's Head of Sustainability (Europe), shaping the integration of regenerative design, sustainability and climate resilience across the practice's portfolio. With 25 years of international experience spanning sustainability leadership, architecture and urban design, she brings strategic insight and a holistic approach to translating clients’ sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes.

Her experience spans healthcare, science and research, aviation and transport infrastructure, commercial, education and large-scale masterplanning projects. Anu guides multidisciplinary teams and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders to align project objectives with client ambitions, net zero goals and industry-leading performance standards. She has supported projects pursuing certification pathways including the Living Building Challenge, Passivhaus, BREEAM and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, developing strategies that embed nature-positive principles, whole-life carbon reduction, biodiversity enhancement, resource efficiency and social value.

She is particularly passionate about aligning regenerative and climate-adaptive design to create places that enhance ecosystem health, support flourishing communities and respond positively to a changing climate. Through performance-led design, she helps deliver low-carbon, high-performing solutions that create lasting value for clients, building users and society. Anu also volunteers with the Grimshaw Foundation, supporting initiatives that expand access to design education, mentorship and careers in the built environment.