Derek Ziese is a versatile engineer with over 15 years of experience in design, peer review, construction, and commissioning of high-performance enclosure systems for new and historic buildings. His extensive structural engineering education and construction background informs his building enclosure practice. He consults with architects, general contractors, and educational institutions to develop strategies for curtain wall systems and associated structural issues to meet performance requirements and satisfy construction quality assurance.
- Registered Professional Engineer-State of Maryland and DC, VA, NY
- Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)
- Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure (CxA+BE)
- Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA), Technical Committee Co-Chair
- ASTM International, Committee E06 Performance of Buildings, Member
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Member
- Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI), Member
- Association for Preservation Technology International (APT International), Member
- Johns Hopkins University, Master of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.S., Civil Engineering (Structurel Engineering)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., Civil Engineering (Structures)
What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy the intersection of engineering and architecture that we occupy as building enclosure consultants. It also allows me to combine my technical expertise with my experience in construction to develop real-world solutions to complex problems.
