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
What we do
We are in pursuit of a decarbonized, sustainable built environment through the design of high-performance building enclosures.
for architects and owners
What we do
We are in pursuit of a decarbonized, sustainable built environment through the design of high-performance building enclosures.
for all project types and scales
What we do
We are in pursuit of a decarbonized, sustainable built environment through the design of high-performance building enclosures.
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
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