A Alberto Lugo received his Bachelor of Business from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. However, he decided to pursue a career in architecture. He obtained his Master of Architecture degree from Cornell University in 2002 and received additional designations in Building Science and Technology and Environmental Systems. In 2003, he returned to Cornell to further his education in environmentally-conscious building and design.
With over two decades of experience in architecture, he has been involved in several noteworthy projects. In 2012, he collaborated with the San Francisco Historic Buildings Committee to plan and design renovations for public service spaces. In 2015, he was commissioned by the Hagman's Group of NYC to design the first structure constructed entirely from sustainable and recycled materials. During his tenure at Parkins and Rhodon, he served as the lead designer for an entire shopping center, contributed to drafting plans for a multi-story house of worship, and worked closely with the local urban development team to design affordable housing.