Howard S. Wertheimer

Howard S. Wertheimer is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S. in Architecture (1981) and M.Arch (1985) from Georgia Tech. His career spans 21 years at Lord, Aeck & Sargent as Partner/Principal, followed by roles as AVP for Capital Planning & Space Management at Georgia Tech (2006-2019), Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities at Vanderbilt University, and Executive Vice President/COO of Piedmont Park Conservancy. He currently chairs the City of Dunwoody Public Arts Commission and co-chairs the Association of University Architect’s Sustainability Committee.

His expertise focuses on holistic integration of architecture, engineering, ecology, and fiscal stewardship in sustainable campus development. He led Georgia Tech’s $1.5B sustainable capital investments including the Kendeda Living Building and 25 LEED-certified buildings. His work emphasizes water conservation through cistern master planning and stormwater management, achieving 50% campus irrigation via harvested water.

He is recognized for pioneering campus sustainability frameworks, including master plans for landscape, historic preservation, and public art curation. His teaching emphasizes graduate design studios addressing complex sustainability challenges. Awards include the 2019 Chrysalis Legacy Award for sustainability leadership and AIA Fellowship.

Professional contributions include advising on facility operations optimization, space utilization strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks. Current initiatives focus on advancing university sustainability through policy innovation and stakeholder engagement.