Andrew Manto
About Andrew Manto
Andrew Manto is an Associate Director of Fabrication Architecture at Sidewalk Labs, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in architecture and fabrication, having held various roles at institutions such as Zahner and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Sidewalk Labs
Andrew Manto serves as the Associate Director of Fabrication Architecture at Sidewalk Labs, a position he has held since 2021. His work focuses on the design and production of timber building systems, emphasizing their adoption by architects and designers. Manto's role involves integrating architectural design with fabrication processes to create innovative solutions in urban environments.
Previous Experience at Zahner
Prior to his current role, Andrew Manto worked at Zahner in various capacities. He served as a Design Engineer from 2014 to 2016, a Program Manager from 2016 to 2018, and an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His experience at Zahner involved overseeing projects and engineering designs, contributing to the company's focus on advanced manufacturing techniques.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Andrew Manto holds a Master's Degree in Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2004 to 2008. In addition to his studies, Manto served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at MIT for five months in 2013 and as a Visiting Lecturer at The University of Kansas in 2015.
Fabrication and Design Expertise
Manto has a multifaceted approach to creating complex structures, integrating perspectives from architectural design, design engineering, and fabrication. He has hands-on experience in transforming sketches into manufacturable parts and physically assembling raw materials into finished products. His expertise is particularly focused on promoting timber building systems within the architectural community.
Early Career and Internships
Andrew Manto began his career with various roles that laid the foundation for his expertise in architecture and fabrication. He worked as an Assistant Fabricator at Crosstree Inc. from 2009 to 2010 and completed a Design Internship at NADAAA Inc. in 2011. Additionally, he was a Digital Fabrication Lab Technician at MIT from 2010 to 2013, gaining valuable experience in digital fabrication processes.