A team of architects, engineers, and sustainability strategists with deep roots in the Gulf region's most transformative projects.
Hany Salem brings more than two decades of experience in building design, construction management, and environmental architecture. A PhD candidate who holds a Master's degree in Environmental Architecture Planning and Material Considerations from Germany, he has spent his career at the intersection of high-performance design and real-world project delivery — coordinating with international architectural firms, tender teams, and construction managers to ensure sustainability objectives are met from concept through completion.
Mina Yahya holds an MSc from Cardiff University and brings focused expertise in sustainable design, renewable energy integration, and environmental impact assessment. Before co-founding ISG, she served as a Sustainability Consultant and Architect at AlAin Consulting Engineers (ACE), where she developed her approach to marrying architectural ambition with measurable environmental performance.
Founded in Abu Dhabi with a mandate to embed sustainability into the built environment — not as an afterthought, but as a core design principle.
From our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to our office in London, we work across certification systems, climate zones, and regulatory frameworks. Our team holds accreditations from the USGBC, IWBI, and Abu Dhabi's Estidama program, and we've guided projects from early concept through post-occupancy verification.
Great Place to Work Certified (2025–2026, UAE) — recognized for building a workplace culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and professional growth.
USGBC Member since 2021