Karno Widjaja is an architect specializing in high-performance buildings and systems integration, with 14 years of experience weaving passive and active design strategies to enhance health, wellness, and productivity. He blends hands-on practice at Bruner/Cott with building performance expertise gained at Utile, delivering projects that prioritize social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Trained at Carnegie Mellon and Harvard GSD (MDes in Energy and Environments), he translates research-led environmental strategies into practical architectural solutions. Karno’s career spans design, teaching, and performance roles across the U.S. and Singapore, giving him a global perspective on climate-responsive design. He is particularly adept at integrating building science into early-stage design decisions to reduce operational energy while improving occupant comfort. Outside the drawing board, his creative voice—hinted at in a poetic GitHub bio—suggests an approach that values narrative and atmosphere alongside technical rigor.
14 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master in Design Studies (MDes), Energy and Environments, Master in Design Studies (MDes), Energy and Environments at Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Bachelor's, Architecture, Bachelor's, Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University
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