Sustainable Design Alumni | José Latorre 

January 28, 2017
José graduated from the MSSD+CRP program of the University of Texas in 2015.
José Latorre

Background José grew up in Venezuela, but his higher education and practice have taken him to Boston, Paris, Berlin, Houston, Austin, and now, Los Angeles. He enjoys running routinely and, occasionally, attempts to run a marathon in under four hours. 

Passion José believes in the power of strategic design thinking to address complex problems and facilitate smart decision-making beyond the built environment and into user experiences, services, business organizations, and more. At Gensler, we help our clients envision and accomplish a better future by leveraging the power of design. José collaborates in projects aiming to create better, sustainable, futures: from the scale of the employee to the scale of a region, from a building’s design to an organization’s strategy and policies. You can learn more about Gensler’s Consulting Service at: www.gensler.com/expertise/consulting.

Work Impact José is a Design Strategist in the Consulting Practice Area of Gensler's Los Angeles office. His background in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable design brings a diverse skillset and a dynamic global perspective to Gensler. José was recruited as part of the Design Strategist Development Program, a 2-year professional development program that combines on-the-job training with research projects. From GIS and data analytics tools to qualitative research and synthesizing skills, José taps into his knowledge and expertise to help clients make smarter decisions on a daily basis. 

The Consulting Practice area at Gensler is composed of a diverse group of individuals: from building sustainability experts and real estate gurus to filmmakers and human-centered design champions. José's diverse and multidisciplinary approach to his MSCRP+MSSD degree tracks prepared him with the tools and attitudes that allow him to be a valued member of such a diverse group of subject matter experts.