Loren Johnson

Senior Architect | Director of Energy

Loren Johnson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is a designer, researcher, and leader specializing in design solutions that critique and build on experience, material, and the frame that architecture creates in public life. Over the course of his career, he has led or contributed to design work in sustainability planning, green infrastructure, research, change management, and public-interest architecture. Loren, currently providing leadership as a project architect in Legat’s Chicago studio, elevates the design and performance of each project he is involved in.

Loren’s work has been on display through the Chicago Architecture Center, the AIA National Emerging Professionals Exhibit, and the Chicago Architecture Club. He has been a guest critic and speaker at University of Illinois, Judson University, EdSpaces, A4LE, IASBO, AIA Young Architects Forum, and AIA Chicago Knowledge Communities.

Loren holds a Master of Architecture with a focus in Ecological Design from Judson University. Upon graduation, he was awarded the ARCC King Medal for Architectural Research, as well as the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.