Zachary Zettler
AIA, LEED AP
Principal | Director of Higher Education
An avid photographer, Zach caught the shutter bug at age 10 when he picked up his first camera— his mom’s classic 35mm Minolta XG-70. As GBBN's Director of Higher Education, Zach brings a photographer’s eye for detail, clear communication, and over 20 years of experience to a wide range of higher education, healthcare, mixed-use, and public realm projects. His work includes projects for the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, and Case Western Reserve University. Zach balances multiple stakeholder viewpoints while advancing design and moving projects forward. He has led the development of GBBN's HomeBase app, a predictive analytics tool for campus housing. Zach's thought leadership on the issues impacting the future of higher education are regularly featured by national media outlets and he regularly speaks at national and regional conferences.
Professional Highlights
Speaker, Society of College and University Planners (SCUP) National & Regional Conferences
Graduate, AIA Cincinnati’s VISION Leadership Development
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, C-Change, Class 13
Past Committee Member, Cincinnati Design Awards
Board Member, Elderly Persons In Community (EPIC House)
News & Insights
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Sep 1, 2022
It’s Not Just You, Making Friends Is Hard: Building Connections Through Campus Space
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Mar 15, 2022
You Can’t Out-Boston Boston: Retooling Innovation Districts for Medium-Sized Cities
"This combines 3 things I love – my wife, my son, and photography. Candid shot captured by pure luck; you can’t plan everything." - Zachary Zettler