Andrew Winters
About Andrew Winters
Andrew Winters serves as the Director of Delivery at Sidewalk Labs, focusing on sustainable solutions for public sector development projects. With a background in architecture and extensive experience in urban innovation, he has contributed to significant advancements in mass timber technology and offsite fabrication.
Work at Sidewalk Labs
Andrew Winters has served as the Director of Delivery at Sidewalk Labs since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing sustainable and innovative solutions for complex development projects, particularly within the public sector. His work involves integrating offsite fabrication technologies for mass timber, which contributes to reducing carbon emissions in building projects. Winters collaborates with various stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and builders, to advance urban development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Winters holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) from Yale University, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and Ancient History from Wesleyan University. His educational background supports his expertise in architecture and urban planning, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in managing development projects that require collaboration between public and private sectors.
Background
Before joining Sidewalk Labs, Andrew Winters held several significant positions in urban development. He was the Founding Director of the Mayor's Office of Capital Project Development in New York City from 2005 to 2012. He also worked at Cornell Tech as the Director of Capital Projects & Planning from 2012 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President and Director at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation from 2002 to 2004, and as Director of Planning at NYC2012 for a year.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andrew Winters has been involved in managing award-winning projects that exemplify collaboration between the public and private sectors. He has played a key role in transforming neighborhoods in New York City through public development projects, which have gained recognition as international models for urban innovation. His contributions to integrating mass timber technology in urban development reflect his commitment to sustainable building practices.