GlassBuild America 2019

Steven Rainville
AIA, LEED® AP, Principal
Olson Kundig


Olson Kundig principal Steven Rainville takes pride in being a generalist architect, bringing a strong interest in building performance, craft and technology to his residential, commercial, cultural and institutional projects. Steven is focused on building and leading teams, along with creating processes to execute complex projects. Across Steven’s diverse body of design work, a common thread is his drive to achieve high building performance alongside high aesthetics. Often, he finds this balance through advanced digital technologies, collaborations with manufacturers, and expert consultants to execute efficient material effects with the signature of craft. As director of Olson Kundig’s r+D initiatives, Steven helps implement progressive research ideas, focusing on building energy use and the possibilities of technology and craft. Current explorations include: externally shaded façade strategies for commercial projects, continued research on kinetic design elements, and leading internal design-build competitions exploring the intersection of theoretical ideas and craft

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