Robert Heintges, FAIA, is the founding principal of Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers P.C. (Heintges) and, with over 50 years of experience, is a recognized authority on the design and implementation of the curtain wall. Mr. Heintges taught for over 30 years as an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at Columbia University's GSAPP. He has mentored countless young architects, contributed his knowledge to numerous publications and organizations, and has collaborated with many of the world’s foremost architects. Mr. Heintges holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Rice University School of Architecture.