As SOM’s Technical Design Partner, Carrie Moore bridges the gap between concept and built work. She touches every aspect of the design and construction of SOM’s projects. From research into digital technologies and material science to implementing new construction methods and advanced building systems, Carrie gives SOM the tools to enhance the design process, future-proof the firm’s work, and tackle some of the most complex projects in the world.

Leading a diverse team of technical architects, specification writers, building scientists, and facade specialists, Carrie connects designers, fabricators, and contractors to facilitate stronger collaboration and execute the design vision. With this global technical team, she has cultivated an expertise in materials, building codes, and project delivery. Carrie also has an integral role in SOM’s Office of Technology, working to bring new design software and data management tools to the entire firm, and the Sustainable Engineering Studio, which drives decarbonization and high performance in SOM’s projects.

A lifelong learner, Carrie believes in the power of education and has focused her project specialization on institutional buildings that create teaching and learning spaces for future generations. Her work includes the first net-zero-energy school in New York and the New York Climate Exchange, a first-of-its-kind climate science center on Governors Island targeting net zero in energy, water, and waste. Her leadership has enabled projects at the cutting edge of design technology and innovation, from advanced public health labs to facades that are impervious to changes in outdoor temperature.

Her belief in education extends beyond project work; Carrie is passionate about developing the careers of emerging designers and cultivating a workplace with a diverse range of talent. In 2018, she founded Year One, a career accelerator program for new graduates in design, engineering, and planning. She  serves on SOM’s Talent, Equity, Diversity, and Development Committee, where she is piloting new programs to support learning and development of the firm’s leaders. In 2022, Carrie was selected to the Crain’s New York Business Notable Women in Construction, Design, and Architecture list for her creative contributions to the built environment and her work advancing equity at SOM.