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Lucia Espinel, Commissioning and Energy Engineer for Baumann's Chicago office

Lucia Espinel

Commissioning & Energy Engineer

Lucia is a Commissioning & Energy Engineer for Baumann’s Chicago office. Lucia has an interest in architectural and urban design with an emphasis on high-performance buildings which drew her to Baumann Consulting. She first joined Baumann as a Building Performance Analytics Trainee and transitioned to a full-time employee in 2024. She studied in Spain, Belgium, and Chicago, IL where she gained experience as an architect in international design practices which enhanced her overall design capability and thinking process.

Lucia holds a Master of Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), a Master of Architecture from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valencia in Spain, and a Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Design from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. While enrolled at IIT, her team won third place in the design challenge under the multifamily building division of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition. She is currently working towards her LEED Green Associate certification.

Outside of the office, I can be found exploring Chicago's neighborhoods, walking by the lake, cooking new recipes, and drawing. I have a passion for creativity and innovation in design. Conversations about city infrastructure, urban landscapes, and technology captivate my interest.

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