Brian is recognized as a practical engineer and researcher who delivers innovative solutions. He is one of the three co-founders of RDH and has a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on knowledge gained from completing hundreds of projects across RDH’s various practice areas. Brian’s experience includes work on both high- and low-rise commercial, institutional, and

A creative and inquisitive designer, Aaron’s work is propelled by empirical research and conceptual clarity. With a deep interest in Transportation and Higher Education, he approaches design with a multi-disciplinary perspective. A respected expert in the future of mobility, his research and thought leadership continues to be a resource to our private and public sector

The Facades+ conference series comes to Nashville for the first time on April 21. The event’s program, held at the Westin Nashville, features nine expert-led presentations assembled with the help of co-chair Dave Powell, principal at HASTINGS. During breaks, make sure to stop by the Methods & Materials Gallery where you can speak with representatives

Brought to you by: Design architect: Olson Kundig Location: Atlanta Completion Date: 2023 View More Project Info In recent years a bevy of mixed-use programming has popped up along Atlanta’s BeltLine, the ever-expanding rail-to-trail corridor. The latest of these projects is a new office building for MailChimp by Olson Kundig that prioritizes nature and relates

Brought to you by: Architect: OMA Location: Amsterdam Completion Date: December 2023 View More Project Info In 1985 the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) entered a competition to design a bank headquarters for J.P. Morgan in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid neighborhood. The fledgling firm ultimately lost the bid to Wim Quist, the celebrated Dutch modernist. OMA has

Facades+ New York City returns on April 4 and 5. This year’s program will be led by Henning Larsen’s New York office. Co-chairing the event are Daniel Baumann, design director; Sebastian Hofmeister, senior associate; and Kritika Kharbanda, the firm’s lead sustainability specialist.  Getting Sustainability Done In New York City  Facades+ New York will kick off…

Shauna has over 20 years experience designing, executing and managing transit, development, civic and cultural projects. Her extensive portfolio includes Ottawa Light Rail Transit Stations, Ashley Mar Housing Cooperative Redevelopment and the Shannon Estate Residential Master Plan. As a Senior Associate in the Vancouver office of Perkins+Will, she is currently managing the team for the

Brought to you by: Architect: AUX Architecture Location: Los Angeles Completion Date: 2023 View More Project Info AUX Architecture has debuted its new studio in downtown L.A. The firm will cohabitate the space, a historic brick building constructed in 1915, with an art gallery and cafe. The project’s most significant architectural intervention is located on

Laura Martin Hollier is a Project Manager and Architect at HASTINGS with a broad range of experience in community, multifamily, academic, and workplace projects. With her wide range of project experience, Laura has developed extensive technical expertise in façade constructability and detailing as well as building code requirements and was appointed by the Mayor to

Ripley Bickerstaff is a seasoned professional in the construction industry, currently serving as the Director of Business Development for Hoar Construction’s Tennessee Division. With over two decades of dedicated experience, Ripley has honed a deep understanding of the intricacies of construction. Ripley is pivotal in driving strategic growth initiatives for Hoar Construction, leveraging his extensive

The Facades+ conference series returns to Washington, D.C. on March 20. The event will take place at the Washington Plaza Hotel in the heart of the nation’s capital. The one-day symposium will be led by co-chairs Jason Wright, principal at Hickok Cole; and Thomas Corrado, associate principal at Hickok Cole. The event will feature eight

Diana Hun’s research includes integrating the latest developments in materials and manufacturing techniques into building envelopes. For instance, she leads several interdisciplinary teams that are developing autonomous self-healing sealants; pre-installed sealants for prefab construction; overclad panels for building envelope retrofits; low-carbon, recyclable, biobased foam insulation; and lighter and thinner precast insulated panels. She is also

Rohit T. “Rit” Aggarwala was appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the City’s Chief Climate Officer in February 2022. Under his leadership, DEP has embraced a leadership role on both stormwater and coastal resilience, streamlined its procurement processes to be able to invest more money in infrastructure each year,

Chris Melander is an architect with the adept ability to face challenges with creativity, innovation, and technical knowledge. He brings ten years of experience to HASTINGS from notable firms including Gensler and CallisonRTKL. Since joining HASTINGS in 2018, he has served as Project Architect for the recently completed Major League Soccer Stadium, GEODIS Park, Nashville.

The Facades+ conference series returns to Dallas on February 23, 2024. The event will take place at the Statler, an iconic mid-century modern hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas. The symposium, led by co-chair Yen Ong, partner and cofounder of 5G Studio Collaborative, will feature seven expert-led presentations. This year’s program also contains an

Colin Davis is an experienced architect with a demonstrated history of working collaboratively to solve a wide variety of complex problems and advocate for meaningful and sustainable design in the public realm. Skilled in managing client, consultant, construction manager and contractor relations, creating presentations, and delivering technical documents.

Niyazi Can, a Structural Engineer graduate from the University of Hartford, serves as the Technical Director at Bisam Facade, specializing in building envelope and façade systems. With a Fenestration Master certificate from FGIA and over a decade of experience, Niyazi is renowned for his expertise in designing and adapting façade systems to meet stringent codes