Christopher Ertl
Architect and Lab Planner dedicated to creating spaces that enhance productivity in research, teaching and testing labs.
- Role
- Global Science & Technology Leader Principal at DLR Group
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Ertl
With over 25 years of professional experience, I have conducted a broad range of laboratory, programming, design and project management services for complex Biomedical, Bioscience, Teaching Science, Physical Science, and Animal facility projects for university, industry, and governmental clients. I have developed a detailed understanding of state-of-the-art laboratory design concepts and the resulting impact on the building’s systems. Developing laboratory facilities that respond to user needs, have longevity, and create an environment conductive to world-class research within client’s budgetary requirements are things I strive for in each of my projects. I am passionate about collaboratively working with scientists to understand how they perform their highly complex work and then help them translate that into a viable, dynamic and productive work environment. My project experience demonstrates the application of sound planning principles in the creation of productive, safe, reliable, and adaptive facilities, which enhance the quality of life within the laboratory, while developing collaborative research environments. I am an advocate for working within a multidisciplinary design process that utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) because it assures the integration of complex building systems and accommodates both people and material flow safely and efficiently.I am involved with a range of organizations promoting forward thinking in the development of laboratories and higher education learning and research facilities including I2SL, SCUP, Tradeline, PKAL, SLCan, and Turnkey. Topics on which I have lectured include: Lab of the Future, Improving Outcomes through Flexible, Humanistic and Sustainable Solutions; Approaches to University Science Renovation Projects; Trends in Programming and Planning for Tomorrow’s Learning Environment; The Rationale for Vivarium Automation; Translational Research; and Flexible Lab Space using Innovative Modular Design.
Experience
Global Science & Technology Leader Principal
Mar 2021 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge, and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
1988 — 1991
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master, Business Administration
1993 — 1996
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master, Architecture
1993 — 1996
Skills
- Submittals
- Architectural Drawings
- Leed
- Renovation
- Green Building
- Revit
- Sustainable Design
- Architectural Design
- Bim
- Project Management
- Architecture
- Comprehensive Planning
- Higher Education
- Space Planning
- Laboratory
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
- Teaching
- Design Research
- Interior Architecture
- Programming
- Research
- Leed Ap
- Architectures
- Project Planning
- Design
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