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Carl is a Design Principal and one of the founding members of FACET. He holds a Master of Architecture from University of Illinois Chicago. He has been a practicing architect for over 25 years, during which his work has been recognized for various design awards. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of project types in multiple roles including project architect, sustainability leader, and designer. As a Design Principal, Carl leads with a creative and performance-based perspective on architectural design, both on specific project teams and within the professional environment.

Carl P. Karlen

Co-Founder, Design Principal

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AIA, NCIDQ, CDT, NCARB, LEED AP

Carl is a Design Principal and one of the founding members of FACET. He holds a Master of Architecture from University of Illinois Chicago. He has been a practicing architect for over 25 years, during which his work has been recognized for various design awards. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of project types in multiple roles including project architect, sustainability leader, and designer. As a Design Principal, Carl leads with a creative and performance-based perspective on architectural design, both on specific project teams and within the professional environment.

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