Architecture and Innovation

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 Timber Institute, which was launched in 2018.

You can find them on the web at: https://academic.daniels.utoronto.ca/masstimberinstitute/

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 Group, he worked for Steven Volpe Design.

Martin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley and a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University in New York City. This unique mix of vocation, location, and education can be seen throughout his projects.

You can find him on the web at: http://www.martinyoungdesign.com/

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, and mentoring entrance pools. She became focused on inequities in the architecture profession. You can find her on the web at http://guerrilladev.co/

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-architects.com/

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. Phil is experienced in various projects, from small projects up to large global corporate campuses and regional transportation projects, and has worked on projects in several countries around the world. Phil is particularly adept in project management tasks that require code analysis, project scheduling, programming, design, quality control, contract administration, specification writing, and team management. He is committed to sustainable design and has been an accredited LEED professional since 2006. Phil believes in creating amazing architecture by first creating amazing collaborative relationships with owners, contractors and engineers.

Currently, Phil leads AIA Utah, as the 2021 President and as part of that role has been involved as an Organizer of the "Empowered Living Design Competition" in Partnership with Salt Lake City to find solutions to Utah's housing shortage.  https://www.aia.org/articles/6422323-salt-lake-city-launches-tiny-home-adu-desi

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: https://mansara.biz/

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 Lighting helped them shine brightly.

For more information, feel free to visit: http://www.waclighting.com/

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. Sweet is available to act as a professional arbitrator or mediator when retained by either parties or attorneys for parties. He also serves as an expert witness on various matters.

His specialties are: General business litigation, construction, real estate, contract drafting and review.

He has been a member of the California State Bar Association since 1986, a director of the Peninsula Builders Exchange, San Carlos, CA, since 2002, and a member of the Legal Advisory Committee of the California Association of General Contractors from 1990-2009. 

He received his B.A. Degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1978, and his J.D. Degree from the University of San Francisco in 1985"

For more information, feel free to visit: https://www.jonathansweetlaw.com/