Joe Burns holds a bachelor degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame and master degrees in architecture and civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With more than 40 years of experience, Joe is a passionate advocate for the deeper integration of architecture and engineering, which he promotes through innovation, collaboration, and leadership. A member of Thornton Tomasetti’s board of directors, his practice is based in Chicago, while he has overseen the firm’s operations in the Europe, Middle East and Brazil. His contributions to the A/E/C industry have been recognized with his advancement to fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Institute of Architects, the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering, the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Design Futures Council.