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Evolution of Campus 6.0

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Now in its sixth year, the latest phase in our Evolution of Campus series identifies critical gaps and opportunities as institutions prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.

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Stuart Rothenberger

Stuart Rothenberger

Global Higher Education Leader Senior Principal
Stuart Rothenberger

Stuart Rothenberger

AIA, LEED AP
Senior Principal Global Higher Education Leader
Stu leads the firm’s Higher Education Sector. With a focus on advancing education for clients throughout his career, he is instrumental in shaping the design of university campuses. He collaborates with design teams and clients to explore how space and design can positively foster learning.

Premnath Sundharam

Chief Climate Officer Senior Principal

Premnath Sundharam

AIA, CEM
Senior Principal Chief Climate Officer
Prem is our firm’s chief climate officer with over 20 years of design experience. Named an Emerging Leader by the Design Futures Council, he is a recognized voice on sustainability and research-informed design. He drives innovation to advance technical design while leveraging data to evaluate how users interact with spaces.
Gretchen Holy

Gretchen Holy

Interiors Leader Principal
Gretchen Holy

Gretchen Holy

IIDA
Principal Interiors Leader
Gretchen leads interior design for the Higher Education Sector, working with clients across the nation. She is a seasoned interior designer and mentor with over 30 years of experience. Gretchen creates thoughtful campus spaces that reflect each institution’s goals and enhance student learning, development, and community impact.
Benjamin Strain

Benjamin Strain

Higher Education Design Leader Principal
Benjamin Strain

Benjamin Strain

AIA, LEED AP
Principal Higher Education Design Leader
Benjamin is a higher education design leader, with over 15 years of architectural experience. He brings a client-centered approach to complex, hands-on learning environments that prepares students for the workforce.
Chris Ertl

Chris Ertl

Global Science+Technology Leader Principal
Chris Ertl

Chris Ertl

AIA, LEED AP
Principal Global Science+Technology Leader
Chris leads our firm’s science+technology services with over 30 years in design and planning of research, testing, and teaching lab facilities. Passionate about advancing scientific discovery, Chris is active in various organizations that promote the future of laboratories, education, and research facility design.

Maggie Dolan

Campus Planning Leader Principal

Maggie Dolan

Principal Campus Planning Leader
Maggie leads master planning for our firm’s Higher Education Sector, guiding strategic priorities for private and public university clients. She combines data-driven insight with a collaborative approach to deliver a shared vision that maximizes the value of each dollar invested.

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