Stefan Behnisch is the Founding Partner of Behnisch Architekten. He is a world-renowned advocate and educator of Sustainable Building Design, and has lectured at conferences all over the world. Behnisch's goal—to connect the forces of human life and the natural environment—fuels the design of every commission his firm receives. Since founding Behnisch Architekten in 1989, Stefan Behnisch has directed the design of dynamic, award-winning buildings that promote sustainability within the built environment. With a design portfolio that includes, master planning, public buildings, sports facilities, redevelopment, offices, schools, and museums Behnisch strives to design inclusive buildings that provide maximum benefit to all users. His innovative approach to sustainable architecture is highly acknowledged in Europe, North America, and all over the world; his buildings have been honored by prestigious institutions and industry organizations alike. In 2008, he was named Honorary Fellow of the AIA - American Institute of Architects, and he is currently the Visiting Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), in Switzerland.
This lecture is supported by the Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. and Gin D. Wong, FAIA Lecture Endowment which provides funds for a lecture by an internationally renowned architect.
Lectures are free and open to the public. They are located in the Gin D. Wong, FAIA Conference Center, Harris Hall, on the University Park campus. No reservations are required. Parking is available on campus at Gate 1 off Exposition Blvd.
