Jason leads GSA's national building enclosure program; including a portfolio of 1700 owned buildings, plus leased building inventory. Prior to GSA, Jason performed private sector design architect roles on a series of GSA Design Excellence and AIA award-winning projects, with a focus on building envelopes. Jason holds a BArch from North Dakota State University and MArch from University of Pennsylvania. He is University of Wisconsin QCxP certified, FAC P/PM III certified and LEED AP certified. Jason is a Fellow of the Partnership for Public Service. He is a board member for both the Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) and the AIA Building Performance Knowledge Community (BPKC).
Courses
Advanced Design Strategies for Optimal Thermal Performance in High-Rise Building Envelopes
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
This intermediate to advanced-level course delves into the technical design implications of recent energy efficiency codes—focusing on the building envelope’s critical role in enhancing thermal performance and occupant health, safety, and welfare. Explore strategies to meet increasingly stringent energy codes, including how to quantify and mitigate heat loss through thermal bridges using the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing the unique challenges of high-rise buildings with traditional unitized glazing systems, where the vertical enclosure area greatly exceeds the horizontal area. Gain the tools and insights needed to improve your material choices, design strategies, and construction practices to achieve optimal thermal performance.