“I love designing labs. Although they are amazingly complex and challenging, they exist at the creative edge of discovery, where the world’s smartest people push the envelope of human understanding.” Jacob specializes in the planning, design and construction of laboratory buildings. An experienced project manager and architect, he guides teams with collaborative listening and attention to detail. Jacob is heavily involved in every aspect of the design process, from lab planning, to design, to engineering coordination, and construction field observation. He recently completed two laboratories for the University of Massachusetts, both of which received AIA awards for design excellence. Jacob is currently overseeing a third, complex project for UMass, the Physical Sciences Building. As Wilson Architects’ Sustainable Design Leader, Jacob focuses on energy efficiency research and innovation for laboratories. He has extensive experience with sustainable design, including a thorough understanding of the LEED rating systems, energy modeling, life cycle cost analysis, and utility incentives. Jacob oversees Wilson Architects’ AIA 2030 energy reporting and LEED certification processes. A natural teacher, Jacob mentors young designers both in and outside the firm. He has taught design at the Boston Architectural College, including advanced architectural design studios. Jacob has received multiple academic fellowships, including the Robert James Eidlitz Fellowship, to study Hindu Temple Architecture in Tamil Nadu, India.

Director of Sustainable Design | Associate @ Project Architect | Project Manager: 2012-15 - UMass Amherst Physical Sciences Building (planning, SD, DD, CD, CA) 2014 - Duke University Physics Planning Study (planning) 2013 - Vanderbilt University Engineering and Science Building 2013 - UMass Amherst Data Center Study (planning) Conference Speaker: I2SL, ESTECH, UGIM, "Right Sizing Energy Efficient Cleanrooms" From August 2012 to Present (3 years 5 months) Architect @ Project Architect: 2011-12 Alexandria Real Estate Development - 75/125 Binney St Lab, Core and Shell (Competition, SD, DD) 2010-11 Payette Office at Atlantic Wharf (planning, SD, CD, CA) 2009-11 UMass - CNS Greenhouse (planning, SD, CD, CA) - AIA NE Honor Award 2009-10 UMass - Integrated Science Building (CD, CA) - AIA NE Honor Award 2007-08 Wesleyan University –- Molecular and Life Science Building (planning, SD, DD) Conference Speaker: BuildBoston, "Research | Greenhouse: Building 2 Buildings in 1" From December 2006 to August 2012 (5 years 9 months) Instructor @ Architecture Design Studio Instructor C1 Advanced / Exploratory Architectural Design Studio - 2 Semesters A2 Introductory Architectural Design Studio (Lead Faculty) - 6 Semesters A1 Introductory Architectural Design Studio - 1 Semester From August 2002 to May 2007 (4 years 10 months) Greater Boston AreaDesigner @ Designer, job captain: 2006 Dubai Health Care City, Phase II (programming, concept design) 2005 Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA. (masterplan, hotel design) 2005 World Trade Center Residence, Dubai, UAE (luxury housing) 2004 Eshbeelya Neighborhood Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait (planning/concept design, 8 structures) 2003 ADDAR/UOG Office Building Competition, Abu Dhabi, UAE (office, winning entry) 2002 Peabody Essex Museum YYT House Interpretive Center, Salem, MA (3 gallery designs) From 2001 to 2006 (5 years) Greater Boston AreaIntern Designer @ From May 2000 to August 2000 (4 months) Greater Boston AreaIntern Designer @ From 1997 to 1998 (1 year) Greater Memphis Area

Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Architecture @ Cornell University From 1996 to 2001 High School Diploma, High School @ St Xavier High School Louisville KY From 1992 to 1996 Jacob Werner is skilled in: Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Design Research, Energy Efficiency, LEED, BIM, Building Codes, Comprehensive Planning, Laboratory Planning, MEP Coordination, Construction Administration, Design Instruction, Value Engineering