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An exceptional leader, Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA, is advancing the profession through his practice, advocacy, and educational efforts in the use of cutting-edge design technologies, high-performance design, and the incorporation of maker culture into the design process.
At Sasaki, he is the Director of Technical Resources and leads many amazingly innovative groups of technical specialists developing revolutionary products and services. These range from developing generative design scripts, increasing building performance with high-performance design, and building physical prototypes in our Fabrication Studio (FabLab). He also delivers high-profile projects of various size and complexity.
Bradford also finds time to share his knowledge of advanced design technologies, high-performance design, and how maker culture is transforming our practice with the industry. He practices internationally, is a sought-after speaker, is frequently interviewed by publishers, and is an educator via his detailing workshops, higher-education classes, design juries, and mentorship of emerging professionals.
Bradford is actively involved in the AIA, and has been elevated to the College of Fellows for his notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture. He is part of the leadership group the AIA’s Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community, and founded the Boston Society of Architect’s MakeTANK Knowledge Community, where he currently serves as the National Director.
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Building Design + Construction (BD+C) discusses maker culture and the way fabrication is changing the design process at design firms like Sasaki
As chair of Sasaki’s Technical Resource Group, Bradford Prestbo, shares his knowledge of design and detailing with the rest of firm to promote better practices in architecture. Architecture site, Modelo, spent some time learning about Prestbo’s journey through the profession and his aspirations for fabrication-led design.
Founder of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) MakeTank and appointed to the leadership group of the AIA’s Technology and Architectural Practice (TAP) committee, Sasaki's Bradford Prestbo was named an American Institute of Architecture (AIA) fellow, one of the industry's highest honors
Exploring an installation, demonstrations, and presentations at ArchitectureBoston Expo
The 24-hour event focuses on developing new approaches that propel the AEC industry beyond current, less-intuitive or time-consuming workflows.
Sasaki's Fabrication Studio manager Jay Nothoff and Co-chairs of Boston Society of Architects MakeTank, Felipe Francisco and Brad Prestbo, discuss their CityPrint project