--- title: "Bridging the Gap: Understanding Architects’ Needs in Commercial Construction" description: Join our November 18 webinar to explore architects' needs in commercial construction and learn strategies for effective collaboration. Gain insights from industry experts and enhance your relationships. image: https://demand.pipitone.com/hubfs/Building%20Products%20Webinar%20-%20Bridging%20the%20Gap_2025/PMT_BridgingTheGap_320x230.jpg --- # Bridging the Gap: Understanding Architects’ Needs in Commercial Construction ## An exclusive round table discussion with leading architects to uncover trends, challenges, and opportunities for increased collaboration in commercial construction. ## Why Watch? Gain valuable insights into the architect’s perspective and learn how your organization can better support their needs. This webinar is tailored for professionals in the commercial building products industry, including: - VPs and Marketing Directors - Product Development Managers - Sales and Marketing Teams ## What You’ll Learn: - **Trends in Commercial Construction:** Discover how sustainability and current regulations are shaping material selection. - **Architects’ Pain Points:** Understand the challenges architects face in product research and specification. - **Technology & AI in Architecture: **Explore how cutting-edge tools are transforming workflows. - **Opportunities for Manufacturers: **Learn actionable ways to build stronger relationships with architects. ## Meet the Panelists: [ **Daniel Rothschild **FAIA- Senior Principal Rothschild Doyno Collaborative ](https://demand.pipitone.com/bridging-the-gap-understanding-architects-needs-in-commercial-construction#bio-1) ![Daniel](https://demand.pipitone.com/hubfs/Building%20Products%20Webinar%20-%20Bridging%20the%20Gap_2025/Daniel_Rothschild_Headshot.jpg) #### Daniel Rothschild FAIA- Senior Principal Rothschild Doyno Collaborative Daniel Rothschild, FAIA, is the founder and Senior Principal of Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, an architecture and urban design firm in Pittsburgh. He leads design, communication, and engagement through the firm’s Design Sketchbook process, creating artful, meaningful, and pragmatic solutions. A graduate of Miami University, Dan also studied at the Architectural Association in London and earned his Master of Architecture from North Carolina State University, where he received the AIA School Medal. [ **Nathaniel R. Orr **AIA, NCARB Founder & Managing Partner | SONDER architecture + design, LLC ](https://demand.pipitone.com/bridging-the-gap-understanding-architects-needs-in-commercial-construction#bio-10) ![Nathaniel](https://demand.pipitone.com/hubfs/Building%20Products%20Webinar%20-%20Bridging%20the%20Gap_2025/Nathaniel_Orr_Headshot.jpg) #### Nathaniel R. Orr AIA, NCARB Founder & Managing Partner | SONDER architecture + design, LLC Nathaniel Orr is the Founder and Managing Partner of SONDER architecture + design, a Pittsburgh-based studio specializing in airport concessions, retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. A licensed architect in eight states and a Virginia Tech graduate, he brings nearly two decades of experience delivering complex projects across diverse jurisdictions, blending creative vision with technical expertise to create purposeful, enduring spaces. [ **Paul Lewandowski **IIDA, AIA- Founder Architect | Paul Designs Project PLLC ](https://demand.pipitone.com/bridging-the-gap-understanding-architects-needs-in-commercial-construction#bio-3) ![Paul](https://demand.pipitone.com/hubfs/Building%20Products%20Webinar%20-%20Bridging%20the%20Gap_2025/Paul_Lewandowski_Headshot.jpg) #### Paul Lewandowski IIDA, AIA- Founder Architect | Paul Designs Project PLLC Paul Lewandowski, founder of Paul Designs Project, is an architect and designer based in Portland, Maine. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Paul brings more than three decades of experience in architecture, art, and design. His work reflects a deep appreciation for craft, material honesty, and the intersection of architecture with personal expression. [ **Bob Shelton **AIA- Principal Architect President | Shelton Design/Build ](https://demand.pipitone.com/bridging-the-gap-understanding-architects-needs-in-commercial-construction#bio-4) ![Bob](https://demand.pipitone.com/hubfs/Building%20Products%20Webinar%20-%20Bridging%20the%20Gap_2025/Bob_Shelton_Headshot.png) #### Bob Shelton AIA- Principal Architect President | Shelton Design/Build With over 20 years of experience, Bob has worked with firms large and small, including Perkins Eastman, and led projects ranging from residential and hospitality to retail and senior living, with values from $1,000 to $250M. He is a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania and Texas and holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Architecture from Kent State University. Bob also serves on the AIA Pittsburgh Board of Directors and as Zoning Hearing Board Chair in Ben Avon Borough, where he lives with his wife and two children. [ **Endicott (Endy) Reindl **Moderator Executive Director | AIA Pittsburgh ](https://demand.pipitone.com/bridging-the-gap-understanding-architects-needs-in-commercial-construction#bio-2) ![Endicott](https://demand.pipitone.com/hubfs/Building%20Products%20Webinar%20-%20Bridging%20the%20Gap_2025/1708917159833.jpg) #### Endicott (Endy) Reindl Moderator Executive Director | AIA Pittsburgh Endicott “Endy” Reindl brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and community engagement. Before becoming Executive Director for the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, he worked at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, where he cultivated donor relationships that generated over $2.9 million in support. His strategic vision and dedication to mission-driven work have consistently strengthened the organizations he’s led. Previously, as Executive Director of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, Reindl achieved significant budget increases and endowment growth while deepening community partnerships. With a proven ability to build meaningful connections and advance organizational goals, he is well positioned to guide AIA Pittsburgh.   ## Watch on Demand Now   --- ## Brought to you by Pipitone Architectural Building Products Helping manufacturers connect with architects through innovative marketing strategies. Contact Us: Have questions? Reach out to us at [Pipitone.com/contact](https://www.pipitone.com/contact/) or 412.321.0879. [ Explore Our Work ](https://www.pipitone.com/work/building-products/) **Get in Touch** If you have questions, we have answers - reach out and we'll get right back to you. [Learn More](https://www.pipitone.com/contact) - - - © Pipitone 1992 –    |    [Privacy & Terms](https://www.pipitone.com/privacy)