CEO & Founder, Framing Futures Architectural Firm (FFAF)
A. Alberto Lugo is the CEO and founding partner of Framing Futures Architectural Firm (FFAF), established in Southern California in 2019. Leading with a philosophy of resilience, he oversees design processes across a diverse, sustainability-led portfolio.
Professional Journey: Prior to FFAF, Alberto spent over a decade as a Senior Architect with prestigious firms including Parkins & Rhodon (New York) and Fentrell Architects (San Francisco). He began his career at his father’s firm in Albany, NY, building a foundation in craftsmanship that defines his work today.
Education: He holds a Master of Architecture from Cornell University (2002, with distinction) and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Pennsylvania.
His current focus is sustainable architecture—integrating natural ecosystems into modern urban planning to create net-positive impacts.
Blending historical preservation with modern ecological innovation.
San Francisco Historic Buildings Committee (2012)
A delicate renovation of key public service spaces. The project modernized infrastructure
while strictly preserving the district’s historic character and charm.
Mixed-Use Development
Lead design for a major shopping center and a multi-story house of worship.
Currently consulting on urban development teams to expand affordable housing access.
Hagman’s Group (NYC, 2015)
Commissioned to design a pioneering structure built entirely
from sustainable and recycled materials—a global emblem of circular design economics.
Alberto believes architecture serves the people. He volunteers pro-bono services with Habitat for Humanity and Homes for Veterans, ensuring quality housing for underserved communities.
In 2015, he founded the Architecture & Earth Awareness Foundation. This initiative promotes green building practices among architects and engineers, influencing over 400 large-scale projects worldwide.
Architectural Visionary Award
Architecture Master’s Prize — Nominee
Pritzker Architecture Prize — Nominee
Voice of Reason Award — Green Initiative Climate Council
Top Contributor — Homes for Veterans
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