Shanta Tucker PE, LEED AP BD+C, ASHRAE BEMP

As US Executive Director of Atelier Ten’s USA offices Shanta is a recognized leader in environmental design, electrification, and building efficiency. Known for out-of-the-box thinking, Shanta consistently pilots new ideas—from tracing carbon through water systems and HVAC, to leveraging material passports and environmental justice frameworks like Grace Farms’ Design for Freedom.

Shanta has worked on a variety of university, commercial, and institutional buildings that are known for their efficient energy performance. Her projects include the LEED Platinum Kroon Hall at Yale University, the LEED-Platinum Tour Carpe Diem in Paris, the SUNY Net Zero Guidelines, the adaptive reuse of the Moynihan Train Hall, and the Museo del Acero, Horno 3 (Museum of Steel in Mexico). Her work with Princeton University has greatly shaped the campus, with projects including the Yeh Residential College, Lake/East Campus, and Briger Hall, Commons and School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) project.

Shanta is the Director in charge of Atelier Ten’s Energy Analysis Practice. Her deep experience in engineering and HVAC design, expanded Atelier Ten’s energy analysis practice to include building simulation and analysis techniques to optimize high-performance building envelopes, mechanical, and renewable energy systems.

Shanta is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California, a LEED-Accredited Professional, and an ASHRAE certified Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP). She has studied at the Center for Energy Studies at the Ecole des Mines in Paris and holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado. She has taught at Pratt Institute’s Architecture School, Yale School of Architecture, Parsons School of Design, and Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture.