Celebrating Emir Pekdemir’s 40 Under 40 Recognition

We’re pleased to share that Emir Pekdemir joins Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, honoring emerging leaders who are shaping the future of the AEC industry through technical innovation, industry leadership, and service.

Emir’s career has been defined by a commitment to understanding how buildings perform and improving outcomes through analysis. He is a crucial member of Atelier Ten’s US Energy Analysis practice and has helped advance the firm’s technical capabilities while supporting projects that respond to the growing challenges of climate change and building decarbonization. Trained as both an architect and building scientist, he helps project teams navigate the intersection of design, engineering, and sustainability. Over the past decade, he has supported the design of high-performance, low-carbon buildings through energy modeling, façade analytics, daylighting analysis, and computational simulation.

Beyond project work, Emir is committed to education, mentorship, and industry leadership. He has taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Parsons School of Design, and Pratt Institute, and serves on a number of industry committees and professional organizations, including ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA, helping shape the future of building performance simulation and sustainable design practice.

This recognition reflects Emir’s technical excellence, leadership, and dedication to advancing both the profession and the built environment. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to Atelier Ten, our clients, and the industry as a whole.