Paul C. Hutton, Owner
I founded Entropy Design LLC and I am the only employee. My resume is below. Please note that I have a large network of experts in many disciplines with whom I maintain working relationships. These experts assist me in providing the best possible services to my clients. A brief description of my network follows the resume. Please contact me if you would like more detailed information about my projects, professional engagements, and research.
Biography
I have actively promoted sustainability in the built environment for the last 50 years. Educated as an Architect and Planner, my professional career has been dedicated to project development and client service, while still finding time for research, advocacy, and training. I bring deep knowledge of multiple project types, including healthcare, themed entertainment, multi-family housing, workplace, and especially education/public facilities. I am regarded as a change maker, combining determination, patience, and innovation. Recently retired from full time practice, I am accepting special assignments from clients who are committed to, or desiring to explore, Regenerative Design.
Education
Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts, Architecture and Planning
University of Virginia, Master of Architecture, Master of Planning
Professional Experience
Stephen Lerner Associates Architects, Providence, RI: 1976, Intern
Jose Javier Fernandez Santamaria, Arquitecto, Madrid, Spain: 1979, Intern
W. C. Muchow & Partners: 1980-1990, Intern, Associate, Principal
Hutton Architecture Studio: President, 1990-2012
Cuningham Group: Chief Sustainability Officer, 2012-2020, Director of Regenerative Design, 2020-2023
Entropy Design LLC: Founder, from 2024
University of Colorado at Denver, College of Architecture and Planning, adjunct faculty, 1997-2013
Professional Certifications and Licenses
American Institute of Architects, since 1983, currently licensed in CO, NV, and MT, previous licenses in five other states
NCARB record holder, since 1990
USGBC LEED BD+C, since 2003
Awards and Honors
Fellow, American Institute of Architects, 2016
LEED Fellow, U.S. Green Building Council, 2019
Catalyst Award, Climate Vault, 2023
Catalyst Award, Themed Entertainment Association, 2024
Approximately 75 design awards from 1983 to 2023 for projects in the educational, themed entertainment, office, and healthcare sectors. List available on request.
Research, Advocacy, and Training – selected from more than 100 research papers, conference presentations, publications, and committee appointments
International Daylighting Conference, “Daylighting Educational Facilities”, 1983
National Passive Solar Conference, “Operational Energy vs. Embodied Energy/Carbon”, 1986
University of Colorado College of Architecture & Planning, Adjunct Faculty, 1997-2013
Energy Center of Wisconsin, Daylighting Design Consultant, 1999-2001
Daylighting Fundamentals, LightFair, 2008
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) – Board member, 2010-2014
Architecture 2030, Professional Series, Moderator, 2011-2013
USGBC Center for Green Schools, AIA National Liaison, 2012-2015
Dreaming in Daylight, TEDx Talk, 2015
The End of Winter, Themed Entertainment Sustainability Summit (TESS), 2016
Greenbuild, “The Death of Daylight (as an Energy Conserving Measure)”, 2016
Architecture 2030, Guest Presenter, Wuhan, China, 2016
Resiliency and Education, Cal Poly State, San Luis Obispo, 2018
Advisory Board Member, American Solar Association, 2023 – present
Greenbuild, “Energy Efficiency and Power factor” 2019
Dept. of Energy, Better Building Allies, member since 2021
Dept. of Energy, Solar Decathlon, Juror, 2011, 2013, 2021
Government Affairs Committee, CO AIA, 2018 - present
Colorado Embodied Carbon Collaborative, co-founder
Denver Community Office of Sustainability and Resiliency, 2021 - present
Colorado Energy Benchmarking Task Force, 2022
The Shift from Sustainability to Regenerative Design, Green AP Conference, Philippines, 2022
Net Zero Hotel, Hospitality and Design Expo, 2023
Happy Architects, Engineers, and Contractors, Dept. of Energy Design Allies Summit, 2023
Representative Project List – Selected from approximately 500 completed projects, in approximately chronological order, on which I was Architect of Record, Principal in Charge, or Project Designer, unless role is noted otherwise. Projects were completed while I was at Muchow, Hutton, or Cuningham. Please feel free to request details on any project or for a more complete list.
Coors North Office Building, Staff Architect
Red Rocks Amphitheater, Misc. projects
Eagle County Justice Center, Job Captain/Sustainability Consutant
Denver 911 Communications Center
Mile High Stadium, Misc. projects
Denver International Airport, Design Consultant
Ricks Center for Gifted Children, University of Denver
Alexander Dawson School, Master Plan, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Art Center, Middle School, Lower School
Kent Denver School, Master Plan, Library, Arts Center, Middle School, Field House, Science and Technology Center
Shops at 6th and Broadway Retail Center
Institute of Science and Technology, Cherry Creek School District
Epic Corporation, Verona, WI, Sustainability Consultant on numerous buildings
Yavapai Outpatient Services Building, Yavapai, AZ, Sustainability and LEED Consultant
Theme Parks, Sustainability Consultant on numerous projects, names withheld due to client confidentiality agreements.
Aspen Community School, Sustainability and LEED Consultant, Architect of Record
Central Park Affordable Housing, Sustainability Consultant
Staunton State Park Master Plan, Visitors Center
Barr Lake State Park Nature Center
Hy-Vee Grocery Stores, Sustainability/Renewable Energy Consultant
American Automobile Association Western Region, Decarbonization, Consultant
Domino’s Pizza Corporation, Carbon Neutral Store Initiative, Consultant
Legacy Campus Career and Technical Education Center, Douglas County School District
EPIC Campus, Littleton Public Schools, Sustainability and LEED Consultant
Sierra Grande PK-12 School, Blanca, CO, Sustainability/Passive House Consultant
Tribal Colleges Sustainability Master Planning, Sustainability/Decarbonization Consultant
Revelry Mixed Use Madison, Sustainability/NGBS Consultant
Thunder Valley Development Corporation (Pine Ridge Reservation) Sustainability Consultant
Expert network
Throughout my career I have sought out experts in many fields who could assist me in providing the best possible design solutions and creative approaches. Many of them have become trusted colleagues and I still rely on them for enlightenment and support. If your project needs specialized knowledge in one of the following fields, I will be glad to bring on any of these experts as consultants. I know you will find them as insightful and inspiring as I do.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI is being used to solve problems in sustainability and the built environment. I am already using it to help with issues such as rebate and incentive grants for financing sustainable construction.
Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) - While rooftop and canopy mounted photovoltaic arrays have become common, there is still much work to be done in creatively integrating solar with building facades and other structures.
Permaculture (sustainable agriculture) – Dealing with climate change requires substantial re-invention of food production and its integration with urban planning.
Energy and Daylight Modeling – As new sustainable strategies and technologies arrive, it becomes increasingly important to model their potential impact on actual building performance.
Embodied Carbon Modeling – As embodied carbon of materials emerges as an ever more important concern, new techniques in predicting carbon emissions related to design decisions allows better decision making.
Power Quality – This little understood aspect of energy efficiency and equipment longevity can be utilized to make significant improvements in building operations with minimal upfront investment cost.
Story Telling – Many project types benefit from clear and compelling story telling, either as integral to the project or as a fund raising and public relations tool.
Electric Lighting Design – Architecture and Urban Design are revealed through the magic of lighting. Much lighting design fails to convey meaning and purpose.
Culture Change – Re-thinking our approach to design of the built environment, often requires more than new materials or technology. It typically requires us to change how we approach problems and organize our companies and institutions, i.e., Culture Change.
HVAC System Selection/Design – The single greatest impact on operational carbon emissions of building is Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design. Keeping up with the ever-evolving array of equipment and matching that to the needs of the project requires dedication and talent.