Reza Takallouie

Reza is a dynamic member of the Perkins&Will Performance Design team, where he spearheads cutting-edge energy analytics initiatives. Reza plays a pivotal role in numerous projects, leveraging his expertise in energy and daylight simulation tools such as ClimateStudio, IESVE, OpenStudio, Ladybug, and Honeybee. Now, as an integral part of Perkins&Will’s innovative team, Reza continues to lead the charge in advancing energy analytics, contributing to groundbreaking projects that redefine the intersection of design and sustainability. With a relentless dedication to advancing his knowledge in sustainability and decarbonization, Reza has completed esteemed courses, including the Sustainable Building Design program at MIT and the Smart and Livable Cities course at ETH Zurich. His commitment to excellence led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Building Performance and Diagnostics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he delved deeper into the intricacies of sustainability and resiliency. During his academic journey, Reza actively engaged in impactful research projects that further honed his expertise. Collaborating with Harvard University, he contributed to a comprehensive report for the National Academy of Science (NAS) outlining a rapid path for US building decarbonization. Additionally, his work on a facade optimization project for UPMC, in partnership with the University of Toronto, showcased his innovative approach to integrating virtual reality workflows with energy simulation engines. This pioneering work was later highlighted at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum, where Reza presented to esteemed guests, including the US Secretary of Energy.