Kewal Parekh is a sustainability and energy efficiency expert with over eight years of experience in high-performance building design. As Director of Building Science at Design Works, he leads a range of initiatives that integrate green building strategies, passive design principles, and cutting-edge modeling tools to optimize building performance across sectors.
Kewal has worked on numerous landmark projects, contributing to both design and organizational growth — particularly during his tenure with several start-up consultancies. His expertise spans climate-responsive design, LEED facilitation, building carbon analysis, and renewable energy strategies. He is also a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and is pursuing his LEED AP accreditation.
Technically proficient in tools such as IESVE, DesignBuilder, TRACE 700, Rhino with DIVA/Ladybug/Honeybee, Revit, AutoCAD, and others, Kewal blends technical rigor with a collaborative, client-focused approach.
Outside of work, Kewal enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and discovering new films.
