Aimee Eckmann, FAIA, ALEP, LEED AP BD+C

Principal and the Pre-K-12 Practice Leader, Perkins & Will

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Aimee is a Principal and the Pre-K-12 Practice Leader in the Chicago office of Perkins & Will. As a global innovator in Pre-K-12 programming and planning, her influence through design and engagement advocates forward-thinking solutions that change students, teachers, and communities. Consistently ahead of trends, Aimee customizes her work based on current research, building trust with clients and the community by making them partners in the project process. Her articles and presentations share knowledge with others both in and outside the profession, proof of her commitment to advancing thought leadership in the industry. Her work has won numerous awards from the AIA and other organizations, and has been honored by such publications as Architect, Architectural Record, Interior Design, and Learning by Design. In over a decade of service, Aimee has played an important role in leadership and mentoring with the ACE Mentor Program of Chicago, supporting low-income and minority high school students in their pursuit of careers in architecture, construction and engineering. Aimee’s experiences mentoring students help inform her ideas for transformative, future-ready educational environments and continue to have a deep impact on her work.

Aimee graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Design Degree from Miami University of Ohio, followed by a Master’s Degree in Architecture from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee