Architecture and Innovation

Doug Patton. Doug is a consummate inventor whose work has spanned over four decades, his efforts generating products in over 20 markets ranging from biomedical equipment to fragrance. He has garnered over 200 patents and design awards in having innovated for companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, and Bausch & Lomb. You can find them on the web at:  https://www.patton...

Damon Savoia and Julie Savoia, principals and partners of Shawback Design and Brightbound. As a team, they are an interior design firm recognized for their deep commitment to their clients. Shawback Design believes in growing with our clients and expressing intricately considered spaces that actively welcome their desires, hopes, dreams, families, and lives. They see their role as facilitators, pr...

Michael B. Lehrer, FAIA founded LehrerArchitects LA in his native Silverlake District of Los Angeles. The work–from the intimate to the monumental–is grounded in the idea that beauty is a rudiment of human dignity. He designs for the community with a reverence for light and space. Delight is a matter of extreme gravitas in the work. The work is to elevate every day and celebrate the comm...

Matthew Wolfert, principal and architect at Bray Architects. Matt has worked in the AEC industry for over 23 years and has dedicated his career to enhancing school districts and communities across Wisconsin.  As an architect, business owner, and referendum strategist, his impact reaches beyond building design.  Matt’s leadership has provided mentorship to employees and aspiring professio...

Ed Westbrook, CEO of Quarry House. Ed founded Quarry House two decades ago, translating the ancient craft of stone masonry into a modern vernacular. He and his artisans believe in the “Art of Legacy,” combining traditional and innovative stonework techniques. Sourcing stone building materials locally and globally, Quarry House travels worldwide and creates timeless structures for both private esta...

Glenn Elsmann, founding partner and of Mission Development Company located in the San Bernadino Valley. For Glenn, development is not just about the housing or lifestyle center. It is about creating neighborhoods and special places where families can relax, socialize and enjoy life. You can find them on the web at:  https://neighborhoodcreators.com/about-mdc.htm

Today we're honored and really excited to welcome Branka Knezevic,architect and founder of Plana, a Los Angeles based architecture and design studio rooted in design ecological and social sustainability and effective project management. You can find them on the web at https://www.planaarchitects.com/

Kevin Cook, principal of Amplified lifestyles. Kevin has been working in the electronics industry for over 25 years, with 15 of those years specifically focused on high-end residential electronics systems. He is an outside-the-box thinker who prides himself on his responsiveness and communication skills, and feels that relationship development is a key factor in successful design and execution.&nb...

Cinergy was founded by Greg Francis and Graham Osborne, who joined forces to form a unique proposition in the construction industry; a single entity that brings together all the capabilities of a high-end luxury home construction company with the specialized expertise needed to partner with the best designers and engineers. With over two decades of experience in construction, real estate, and fina...

Anne Koven, PhD., Craig Applegath, and Shan Shukla from the Mass Timber Institute at University of Toronto John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. The Mass Timber Institute was first conceptualized when the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry approached Dr. Anne Koven at the University of Toronto and asked her and Professor Robert Wright to establish a Mass T...

Martin Young possesses a broad knowledge of design and cultural aesthetics. His professional experience in architecture, interior architecture, and design include four years in The Netherlands at such noted offices as  MVRDV  and  OTH architecten . Rounding out his background he did a stint with Dutch antique dealer Anne Paul Brinkman. In San Francisco, in addition to The Wiseman Gr...

A first generation Indian-American, Pooja grew up in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. She spent the last five years at henna Barry Eddy architects, where she served as the lead sustainability architect for the lead gold certified Concourse E extension to Portland international airport, serving on the sustainability committee and DEI committee, as well as recruiting, managing,...

Kevin Pratt, CEO of Pacifico Power and Jon Hirt VP of Construction of Pacifico Power. Pacifico Power helps companies and organizations succeed in becoming energy independent. They provide a variety of energy services and products, for a diversity of clients. For more information, you can visit:  https://pacifico-power.com/

Ernesto Vasquez, FAIA, and partner and CEO of SVA Architects. SVA Architects is a renowned community advocate and leadership firm known for being an experienced proponent of healthy communities and revitalized urban centers. They focus on creating socially responsible, eco-conscious environments that don’t sacrifice on economic viability. You can find them on the web at  https://sva-architect...

Francisco G. Pulido, architect, and principal of FGP Atelier. Francisco is a Mexican architect noted for his expressive yet rational design approach.  You can find them on the web at  https://fgp-atelier.com/

Phil Haderlie has a Masters of Architecture from the University of Utah and has been a licensed architect since 2006. Phil has provided professional architectural design and project management services on a wide variety of projects since 1996. Phil’s expertise spans many architectural project types including Recreation, Higher Education, Institutional, Corporate Design, and Religious Architecture....

Aparna Patil, AIA is a highly-sought after architect-builder in the Richmond region. She is well known for integrating the ancient principles of Vedic Architecture in her designs without compromising the modern lifestyle of the 21st century. Aparna is the Principal Owner of Mansara Architecture and a licensed architect with an experience of 18 years. For more information, feel free to visit: ...

Patrick Laidlaw, National Sales Manager for WAC Lighting.  WAC Lighting is headquartered in Garden City, NY and is a leading global manufacturer and innovative designer of lighting for Luxury Residential and Commercial application, as well as Hospitality, Institutional, Retail and Architectural projects.  Step inside the world's finest museums, public spaces and offices and WAC...

Jonathan J. Sweet has practiced law in the Bay Area for over 35 years, and specializes in representing small businesses.  Sweet has taught various law classes at the University of San Francisco School of Law, Lincoln Law School of San Jose, and San Jose State University Continuing Education. Mr. Sweet has conducted numerous jury trials, bench trials, mediations and arbitrations. Mr. Swee...

Ajla Aksamija, Ph. D. Chair, School of Architecture Director, Transforming Places, Practices and Pedagogies Collaborative Professor at the University of Utah and the Ceraclad guest speaker for the next Architect Appreciation webinar scheduled for October 21st, 2021. For more information, you can visit:  http://www.cap.utah.edu/

Rudabeh Pakravan, AIA and Kristen Sidell, AIA principles of Sidell Pakravan.   Sidell Pakravan is a design intensive architecture studio with a collaborative culture.   They integrate expertise, unique ideas, and experience into exceptional design solutions.   Every project team includes a principal and creative designers working together to craft a vision and deliver your project.&...

James Trahan AIA, Troy Vincent AIA, and John Anderson, AIA Partners of 180 Degrees Design + Build. The firm was founded in 2001, with the intention of designing and building thoughtful and inspiring architecture.  Their portfolio includes religious, multi-family, commercial, retail and high-end residential projects. Not only are their design staff architecturally trained, so are their constru...

Charles M. Salter, PE and President of Charles M. Salter & Associates. Charles applies his expertise in design, construction, business, and the law to his practice of acoustical consulting.   Currently he manages over 100 projects involving building acoustics and environmental noise analysis.   His accomplishments have included work on the Skywalker Ranch's state-of-the-art Post-Prod...

Curt Cline, architect and principal at Modern House Architects. Curt draws inspiration from Traditional-Modernist architecture, and innovation, blurring the boundaries between the natural world outside and the created world inside.   Curt's design combines the deep knowledge that comes with over 30 years of experience, and an innate ability to make each space a personal reflection of its inha...