Chris Laumer-Giddens
Principal ArchitectLG Squared, Inc.Chris Laumer-Giddens, CPHC, is co-founder and principal architect of LG Squared Inc., an award-winning architecture and building science firm specializing in high-performance, healthy, and durable luxury homes. With more than two decades of experience, Chris integrates architecture, interior design, mechanical systems, and building enclosure design into a single, physics-based approach that prioritizes long-term performance without compromising beauty.
A Certified Passive House Consultant, Chris is recognized for translating complex building science into practical design strategies that architects, interior designers, builders, and homeowners can immediately apply. His work focuses on moisture management, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, durability, and resilient building assemblies, with an emphasis on first-principles thinking rather than product-driven solutions.
Chris has consulted on projects throughout the United States and is a frequent educator on building science, helping design professionals understand how the invisible systems behind walls influence the comfort, health, and longevity of the spaces they create. His presentations are highly visual, interactive, and grounded in real-world project experience, leaving attendees with practical knowledge they can apply immediately to create kitchens and bathrooms that perform as beautifully as they look.
Can You Spot the Failure Before It’s Built? The Building Science Challenge.
Can you identify a hidden building failure before construction begins? In this highly interactive session, attendees will evaluate real kitchen and ba
…Can you identify a hidden building failure before construction begins? In this highly interactive session, attendees will evaluate real kitchen and bathroom details, vote on whether they'll succeed or fail, and discover the building science behind ea
…Can you identify a hidden building failure before construction begins? In this highly interactive session, attendees will evaluate real kitchen and bathroom details, vote on whether they'll succeed or fail, and discover the building science behind each outcome. Using real projects and forensic case studies, you'll learn how seemingly minor design decisions affect durability, moisture management, indoor air quality, comfort, and long-term performa
…Can you identify a hidden building failure before construction begins? In this highly interactive session, attendees will evaluate real kitchen and bathroom details, vote on whether they'll succeed or fail, and discover the building science behind each outcome. Using real projects and forensic case studies, you'll learn how seemingly minor design decisions affect durability, moisture management, indoor air quality, comfort, and long-term performance.
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