Gabrielle Brainard

AIA, LEED AP, CHPD

Associate Principal – Senior Enclosures Design Specialist

New York

Custom Role Description, Enclosures Specialist: As a senior enclosure specialist, Gabrielle leads the design team in developing enclosure systems that express the design intent, meet technical requirements, and are cost-effective and constructable. Her role includes vetting envelope systems and materials, establishing technical performance requirements, understanding fabrication limitations, and recommending value engineering opportunities. Gabrielle manages the collaboration with our facade engineering consultants, who provide technical analysis to support the development of the envelope design. She also keeps the team focused on the operational energy and embodied carbon impact of facade design choices.

  • Education
    Master of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture
  • Select Affiliations
    Registered Architect: New York Certified Passive House Designer, Passive House Institute LEED Accredited Professional
  • Community Involvement
    Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Co-Chair, Education Committee, Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) Member, Retrofit Committee, Rainscreen Association of North America (RAINA)
  • Studio New York

Gabrielle's Details

  • Education
    Master of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture
  • Select Affiliations
    Registered Architect: New York Certified Passive House Designer, Passive House Institute LEED Accredited Professional
  • Community Involvement
    Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Co-Chair, Education Committee, Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) Member, Retrofit Committee, Rainscreen Association of North America (RAINA)
  • Studio New York
  • Education
    Master of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture
  • Select Affiliations
    Registered Architect: New York Certified Passive House Designer, Passive House Institute LEED Accredited Professional
  • Community Involvement
    Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Co-Chair, Education Committee, Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) Member, Retrofit Committee, Rainscreen Association of North America (RAINA)
  • Studio New York

Gabrielle's Details

  • Education
    Master of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture, Yale University School of Architecture
  • Select Affiliations
    Registered Architect: New York Certified Passive House Designer, Passive House Institute LEED Accredited Professional
  • Community Involvement
    Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Co-Chair, Education Committee, Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) Member, Retrofit Committee, Rainscreen Association of North America (RAINA)
  • Studio New York