Chris Laumer-Giddens

Architect

Chris Laumer-Giddens is an Atlanta-based building science and enclosure specialist at LG Squared, Inc., a firm founded by his wife, Jodi, and a Certified Passive House Consultant, with over 30 years of experience integrating architecture, building enclosure design, HVAC systems, and building physics into a unified approach. Included in his role as architect, he serves as Building Systems and Forensics Lead, establishing resilient design frameworks that align structure, systems, and site conditions, with an obsession for controlling water, air, vapor, heat, and beauty to deliver beautiful, timeless, comfortable, and healthy homes. His work spans off-grid estates, passive homes, and durable homes, and he is an active industry voice through his social media channels and blog.

June 1, 2026

#40 | BONUS Why Beautiful Buildings Last Longer with Chris Laumer-Giddons

In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, host Jess Kismet welcomes Chris Laumer-Giddens, co-founder of LG Squared in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris has become a leading voice in high-performance building. He refuses to compromise on aesthetics while executing airtight, flawlessly engineered structures and whether tackling new luxury builds or complex historic renovations, his boots-on-the-ground technical consulting bridges the gap between beautiful architecture and real-world construction.

Guest: Chris Laumer-Giddens

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