Our work is at the nexus of design, craft, and industry. We help architects design low-carbon facades.

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Who we are

Techne is founded by Sameer Kumar AIA NOMA.
Sameer has over 20 years of experience as an architect, academic, and facade specialist. Prior to founding Techne, Sameer has led the design and construction of various international projects while working with SHOP Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox and Heintges. Sameer teaches at Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania.
Techne is a certified NYC MBE.

Sameer's Global Experience

22 years In practice

35+ Built Projects

17+
Countries

What we do

We are in pursuit of a decarbonized, sustainable built environment through the design of high-performance building enclosures.

for new construction and retrofits

for architects and owners

for all project types and scales

for all project phases, from early design to completion

Why Techne

The world we live in is rapidly changing.

Why Techne

But our approach towards design of facades has stayed the same.

Why Techne

We want to
redefine
the practice of
Enclosure Design and
Consulting

How we do it

Through a multidisciplinary approach to the design process

How we do it

Through a close collaboration with the industry

How we do it

By focusing on strategy as much as design for the success of the projects

How we do it

Through using latest design and analysis technologies

Get in touch

Our work is at the nexus of design, craft, and industry. We help architects design low-carbon facades.

Who we are

Techne is founded by Sameer Kumar AIA NOMA.
Sameer has over 20 years of experience as an architect, academic, and facade specialist. Prior to founding Techne, Sameer has led the design and construction of various international projects while working with SHOP Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox and Heintges. Sameer teaches at Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania.
Techne is a certified NYC MBE.

Sameer's Global Experience

22 years In practice

35+ Built Projects

17+
Countries

What we do

We are in pursuit of a decarbonized, sustainable built environment through the design of high-performance building enclosures.

for new construction and retrofits

for architects and owners

for all project types and scales

for all project phases, from early design to completion

Why Techne

The world we live in is rapidly changing.

Why Techne

But our approach towards design of facades has stayed the same.

Why Techne

We want to
redefine
the practice of
Enclosure Design and
Consulting

How we do it

Through a multidisciplinary approach to the design process

How we do it

Through a close collaboration with the industry

How we do it

By focusing on strategy as much as design for the success of the projects

How we do it

Through using latest design and analysis technologies

Get in touch