Biography
As a Principal and Technical Director, Stephen leads pioneering enclosure strategies at the intersection of architecture, technology, and sustainability. His work spans global projects, and he regularly shares his expertise through international lectures and published research on façade design, intelligent building systems, and sustainable development.
A recognized thought leader in façade design, Stephen has been featured in leading design publications, including Architect, Architectural Record, Metropolis, and Fast Company. His experience includes strategic leadership roles on award-winning projects, such as the Johnson Controls Asia-Pacific Headquarters and the Willis Tower Repositioning Project. A licensed architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, Stephen served on the AIA National Building Performance Advisory Group. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hobart College and a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis.
view architecture as a collaborative pursuit, where bold design ideas are strengthened by technical expertise and empowered by teams working together toward a shared vision.
Selected Projects
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Qualifications and Recognition
Master of Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts, Hobart College, Geneva, New York
Registered Architect: Illinois
Member, Building Performance Advisory Group, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Designated Expert, Council on Vertical Urbanism, Chicago Chapter
Guest Lecturer, Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture, Façade Design
Guest Lecturer, Texas Tech University, College of Architecture
Guest Lecturer, Illinois Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture, Sustainability Vertical Urbanism
Bucktown Community Organization, Zoning and Planning Committee Member
Former Lieutenant, US Naval Reserves