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Photograph of Garrett Herbst, Director of Emerging Technologies at Little

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Garrett Herbst

Director of Emerging Technologies

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AIA, NCARB

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A tech-geek who loves using computation to elevate design.

Garrett is Little's Director of Emerging Technologies, where he leads research and implementation of advanced computational tools, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to enhance design, practice, and project delivery across the firm. An architect and technologist, he focuses on translating emerging tools into practical workflows that elevate design quality, improve efficiency, and expand what architects can create.

Garrett brings a diverse background in architecture and project leadership, with experience spanning high rise developments, manufacturing facilities, corporate headquarters, and complex commercial projects. He has also played a key role in several of the firm’s first large scale mass timber projects, helping explore and advance this rapidly evolving building typology as a lower carbon approach to construction.

In addition to his work at Little, Garrett serves as an adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte where he teaches computational design and explores the intersection of architecture, technology, and data driven design. His academic work also extends into facade research through the Integrated Design Research Lab, where he helped develop next generation building envelopes that integrate microalgae systems and photovoltaics.

Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master of Architecture

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Industry Engagement
Building Design + Construction

40 Under 40, Class of 2025

Words of Inspiration

“There's a script for that!”

- Garrett Herbst