Arpan Bakshi
About Arpan Bakshi
Arpan Bakshi is an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners, where he oversees a team of 20 sustainability professionals and leads firmwide initiatives in sustainability. He has an extensive background in architecture and sustainability, holding degrees from institutions such as Columbia University and Iowa State University.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Arpan Bakshi currently serves as an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees a team of 20 sustainability professionals and leads firmwide initiatives, standards, and project stewardship. His responsibilities include hiring for key roles such as Senior Sustainability Coordinator and Sustainability Game Engine Developer, contributing to the firm's commitment to sustainable design practices.
Previous Experience at Foster + Partners
Prior to his current position, Arpan Bakshi worked at Foster + Partners as an Associate from 2015 to 2020. During his five years in this role, he gained extensive experience in sustainability practices within the architectural field. His tenure at the firm allowed him to develop a strong foundation in sustainability and design technology.
Educational Background
Arpan Bakshi has a diverse educational background in architecture and sustainability. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Iowa State University from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his studies with a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Interdisciplinary Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2009. He also completed a Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University in 2009. In addition, he pursued Executive Education in Daylighting at Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 2010 and a Sustainable Finance Course at the University of Cambridge in 2022.
Professional Experience in Sustainability
Arpan Bakshi has held various roles focused on sustainability throughout his career. He worked as a Sustainable Design Specialist at Werner Sobek Stuttgart for seven months in 2009. He also served as a Graduate Design Studio Consultant at the University of Pennsylvania for six months in 2014. Additionally, he was a Building Performance Research, Instruction, and Curriculum Development professional at City University of New York from 2011 to 2013 and a Visiting Lecturer at Columbia University from 2010 to 2012.
Contributions to Design and Technology
At Foster + Partners, Arpan Bakshi contributes to the Sustainability Group, focusing on the integration of design, sustainability, and technology. His previous experience as a High Performance Design Team Leader at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP and as a Design Technologist at Rafael Vinoly Architects has equipped him with the skills necessary to advance sustainable architectural practices.