Greg Otto

Greg Otto founded the Los Angeles office in 2006 and currently leads the structural group on the west coast. Having been educated as an architect and engineer and engaged in the practice of both, Greg has been focused on collaborative working between the architect and engineer and the potential for innovation. His current research is directed toward computer modeling and analysis, and manufacturing methods that bring the architect, engineer and fabricator into a more collaborative and innovative environment. With a focus on integrated design and the use of appropriate technology, Greg has played a significant role in ensuring a high level of quality and innovation in Buro Happold’s projects over the last seven years.

In addition to his professional work, Greg has been actively engaged in academic research and teaching of both Architecture and Engineering. He has lectured and/or sat as critic at numerous academic institutions such as Yale University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arch), Steven Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design, University of Southern California, University of California Los Angeles, and University of California, Berkeley.