EDUCATION

Southeastern Massachusetts University, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1988

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

American Society of Military Engineers (SAME)

U.S. Green Build Council (USGBC)

Design Future’s Council (DFC) – Senior Fellow

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)

American Institute of Architects Professional Affiliate (AIA)

Roger E. Frechette III

PE, LEED® AP, Director

Roger Frechette is the Director in charge of Building Services and Sustainable Engineering for SOM Chicago. He is a registered professional and mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience in the MEP industry.

Mr. Frechette is currently leading SOM engineering teams for the Burj Dubai, planned as the world’s tallest building and man-made structure, as well as the low-energy, high-performance Pearl River Tower, currently under construction in Guangzhou, China. His work includes a diverse group of projects ranging from laboratories, airports, hospitals, academic buildings, and corporate offices to government buildings and museums.

Mr. Frechette is a Senior Fellow with the Design Futures Council—a global network of design community professionals, and frequently speaks about High Performance Design and Green Engineering at various educational seminars. In 2002, he co-authored “Nantucket Principals,” focusing on the trends and issues that will influence green building and sustainable design in the future; in 2004,  Mr. Frechette received U.S. Congressional recognition for his work in building sustainability.



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