A. Alberto Lugo is the driving force behind the Framing Futures Architectural Firm (FFAF), which he founded in 2019 and is based in Southern California. As a founding partner, he oversees the firm's daily operations and design processes. He collaborates closely with the executive board to recruit talented architects who bring fresh perspectives to designing innovative commercial and public structures grounded in modern architectural principles. His work has notably extended to projects in Eastchester, NY, where his designs reflect his commitment to blending sustainability with modern architecture.

Career Path

Before establishing FFAF, Alberto dedicated a decade to his role as Senior Architect at premier architectural firms, including Parkins and Rhodon in New York and Fentrell Architects in San Francisco. His earlier professional milestones include a tenure as Senior Architectural Design Strategist at Macaby and Roy, starting in 2003 and ascending to Senior Architect by 2008. His architectural journey began at a firm founded by his father in 1990 in Albany, NY, where he eventually became a Project Architect in 2002 after varied roles, including an internship and business consulting in NYC. His influence has also been felt in places like Eastchester, where his projects have contributed to the local architectural landscape.

Education and Expertise

His academic career commenced with a Bachelor of Business from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. His passion for architecture led him to Cornell University, where he earned his Master of Architecture with distinction in 2002. He furthered his education with specializations in Building Science and Technology and Environmental Systems. In 2003, he returned to Cornell to enhance his knowledge of environmentally-conscious building and design.

Professional Achievements

Throughout his twenty-year career, A. Alberto Lugo has participated in significant architectural projects, such as collaborating with the San Francisco Historic Buildings Committee in 2012 on public service space renovations and designing sustainable structures for the Hagman's Group in NYC in 2015. At Parkins and Rhodon, he led the design of a significant shopping center, contributed to the design of a multi-story house of worship, and engaged with urban development teams to create affordable housing solutions.

Sustainability Focus

Architectural design remains at the core of his career, with a particular focus on environmental protection through sustainable practices over the past decade. His expertise in designing eco-friendly buildings has established him as a critical advocate for integrating architecture with natural environments to conserve habitats and water systems.

Philanthropy and Awards

Lugo also dedicates time to pro-bono work for organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Homes for Veterans. In 2015, he founded the Architecture and Earth Awareness Foundation to promote green building practices globally. His efforts have earned him numerous awards, including the Voice of Reason award from the Green Initiative Climate Council and the Architectural Visionary award in 2021. He was also a nominee for the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2019 and the Architecture Master's Prize in 2020.

Personal Life

Outside of his professional life, A. Alberto Lugo enjoys wilderness adventures, fishing, and exploring diverse cultures through travel. He values family above all, sharing his life with his wife Genevieve, two sons, three Alaskan Malamutes, and a goldfish named Lou. He considers his family his most significant accomplishment and cherishes the balance between his professional and personal life.

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