Meet our members & contributors
AEC Contributors
A curated lineup of architecture, engineering, construction, and urban design voices who support research hubs, case studies, and evidence-led reviews.
Jeanne Gang
Architect • Urban design • Studio leadership
Adds research-led insight on tall buildings and civic work—useful for case studies connecting design decisions to performance and public impact.
Bjarke Ingels
Architect • Design innovation • Sustainability
Helps turn big ideas into clear, buildable narratives—great for explainers and review content that bridges design intent and practical outcomes.
Norman Foster
Architect • Practice founder • High-performance buildings
Supports technical deep dives on structure and building systems—ideal for performance-focused case studies and evidence-based comparisons.
Zaha Hadid
Architect • Design research • Contemporary form
Strengthens research content on geometry, workflows, and constructability—useful when explaining complex forms in clear, practical terms.
Elizabeth Diller
Architect • Public space • Cultural institutions
Brings a strong public-space lens for case studies—helpful for content that explains circulation, programming, and real-world user experience.
Kate Orff
Landscape Architect • Climate adaptation • Urban ecology
Anchors research hubs on climate-ready landscapes and nature-based solutions—ideal for infrastructure and resiliency case studies.
Alejandro Aravena
Architect • Social housing • Urban equity
Supports case studies on affordability and outcomes—useful for explaining how design constraints can still deliver comfort and dignity.
Shigeru Ban
Architect • Disaster relief • Material innovation
Ideal for research on rapid-build systems and material innovation—especially lessons learned from post-disaster construction.
Diébédo Francis Kéré
Architect • Community-led building • Passive design
Strengthens research on climate-sensitive, low-tech building methods—excellent for case studies on comfort, cost, and local delivery.
Anne Lacaton
Architect • Housing retrofit • Adaptive reuse
Great for “before/after” case studies on renovation strategies—useful for readers comparing retrofit approaches and real performance gains.
Jean-Philippe Vassal
Architect • Housing transformation • Resource efficiency
Supports evidence-led guidance on upgrading existing buildings—helpful for content focused on cost, disruption, and tenant comfort.
Tatiana Bilbao
Architect • Context-led design • Housing + landscape
Great for case studies that connect climate, culture, and geometry—ideal when explaining why a design works for its place and people.
Sou Fujimoto
Architect • Spatial research • Minimal structures
Helps with clear explainers on spatial behavior and lightweight structures—useful for research content that translates theory into practice.
Renzo Piano
Architect • High-tech detailing • Museums + civic work
Ideal for “how it’s built” storytelling—strong for technical breakdowns of envelopes, structure, and durable material strategies.
Rem Koolhaas
Architect • Urbanism • Architectural theory
Supports research pieces linking culture, economics, and space—useful for framing why building types evolve and how cities influence design.
Kazuyo Sejima
Architect • SANAA • Minimal, light-filled architecture
Great for case studies on clarity and comfort—helpful for explaining how daylight, proportion, and flow affect the everyday user experience.
Ryue Nishizawa
Architect • SANAA • Spatial fluidity + precision
Useful for content on how small design moves change big outcomes—ideal for close-read case studies and research-led design lessons.
Toyo Ito
Architect • Conceptual design • Contemporary systems
Supports research explainers on how architecture responds to modern life—useful for essays that connect technology, city life, and design.
Jan Gehl
Architect • Urban design • Public life research
Perfect for research hubs on pedestrian-first streets and measurable public-life improvements—ideal for city case studies and frameworks.
Moshe Safdie
Architect • Urban planning • Large-scale civic projects
Strong for case studies on complex programs—useful for explaining how large developments can still prioritize daylight and human experience.
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