Jared Gilbert

Jared rejoined COOKFOX in 2014, having worked in the studio from 2005-2009. He is Associate Partner and Director of Communications and manages the studio’s external relations, marketing and business development activities. With an architecture degree from Ball State University and a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, his research, writing and speaking interests are at the intersections of sustainability, architecture and urbanism, and spirituality and social justice. His writing for COOKFOX includes “The Fifth Façade: Designing Nature in the City” and “Toward the Future City: An Ethical Design Philosophy for Urban Habitats.” His recent speaking engagement included two sessions at Greenbuild on the topics of social equity, supply chains transparency and architectural practice. Jared currently serves on the Design for Freedom Taskforce on behalf of COOKFOX. Prior to joining the studio, Jared served as Director of Communications and Media at Yale Divinity School.