Nathan Woods Aia

Nathan Woods, AIA, serves as a Partner and Studio Leader at Design Collaborative since March 2011, leading multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects, including Higher Education and Mixed-use developments, with budgets ranging from $200,000 to $55,000,000. Prior experience includes a role as an Architectural Designer at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, contributing to the design of eight LEED-certified buildings totaling over 10 million square feet, including the world's largest zero energy mixed-use building. Nathan's earlier positions involved internships at Hummel Architects, KGD Architecture, VOA Associates, and Facilities Research, where responsibilities ranged from design implementation to construction administration and energy audits. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completed in 2008, and is passionate about fostering discussion on design's impact on enhancing the world.