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Gideon Susman is a Lecturer at the USC School of Architecture, where he teaches Sustainability and Green Construction. He concurrently serves as Director of Energy and Sustainability at tk1sc-WSP, leading sustainable design projects globally. His work focuses on enabling low-carbon transitions through innovative building and city design, with expertise in net zero energy systems, LEED certification, and the Living Building Challenge. He has managed over $1.3M in research projects, including his doctoral work on phase change materials that produced an award-winning cooling system (NewMass).
- Education: Doctoral research in phase change materials (institution unspecified)
His research interests span sustainable design accessibility, climate justice in residential and non-profit sectors, and integrating energy-efficient technologies into urban environments. He founded his own practice in 2019 to address sustainability challenges in underserved communities. Gideon actively engages in non-profits, serving on the boards of the LA EcoVillage Institute and LifeKit LA (homeless services).
Awards: NewMass cooling system recognition
Grants/Projects: $1.3M+ research portfolio, leadership in Architecture@Zero competition-winning projects
