King Abdullah Science and Technology Park
Joseph Ostafi IV, AIA, LEED AP, HOK
Joseph Ostafi has more than 15 years of architectural experience with science and technology focused clients for the clean energy, biotech, pharmaceutical, and light industrial research and development for both privately and publicly funded entities. He currently serves as a managing principal and vice president with HOK's North Central Region. As a regional leader of the architecture Science and Technology practice, his focus is fully integrated consideration of design, planning, and sustainability of research laboratories for all kinds for federal, state, higher education, and corporate clients. The experience of serving this variety of clients in U.S. and international markets has equipped him to work at the center of multidisciplinary teams and carry complex projects to a successful and timely completion. Mr. Ostafi is a frequent speaker at various industry and technology conferences on topics related to alternative energy research and renewable energy design, planning, and technology integration, including Tradeline, the Labs21 Annual Conference, and CleanTech. He has also testified at a U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology hearing on "Options and Opportunities for Onsite Renewable Energy." Mr. Ostafi is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the U.S. Green Building Council.