Senior Principal

Todd Drake

AIA, LEED AP

“Having the ability to lift your head up and pay attention to the lessons the marketplace and industry have to teach you is key to success in this field.”

Todd Drake’s design expertise in health education has positioned Ballinger to be an innovation leader at top universities across the United States. His intellectual curiosity has fostered a deep appreciation for the diverse expert input intrinsic to an integrated practice. A committed industry professional, Todd serves on many committees and boards focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. He is also an active participant in his alma maters’ alumni associations, councils, and ambassador programs, graciously sharing his specialized knowledge with the next generation of architects.

key information

Expertise

Academic, Healthcare, Science, Workplace

Education

University of Pennsylvania,
Master of Architecture

University of Illinois,
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies

Registrations

AIA, LEED AP

Years at Ballinger

27

Exterior of Drexel University Health Science building with LEED Gold award

Drexel Health Sciences Building Awarded LEED Gold

August 25, 2023

Exterior of Drexel University Health Science Building

Drexel Health Sciences Building among ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Projects

August 24, 2023

Interior of University of Michigan's Kinesiology Building

Kinesiology Building Wins AIA Detroit Honor Award

August 23, 2023

exterior photos of University of Michigan's Kinesiology Building

Toward Net Zero: Adaptive Reuse for Science at the University of Michigan

July 11, 2023

Exterior of Drexel University Health Science Building at dusk

Drexel Health Sciences Building Recognized for Excellence in Structural Engineering

May 31, 2023

Exterior building at University of Michigan

Ballinger Principals Speak about Michigan Kinesiology’s Outstanding Energy Performance at 2023 Tradeline University Facilities Conference

March 22, 2023

Ballinger Associates holding shovels with sand at Nova Southeastern University

Ballinger Helps Nova Southeastern University Break Ground on the Future of Medical Education

January 10, 2023

Exterior of Drexel University Health Science Building

A Grand Opening for Drexel Health Sciences

December 15, 2022

Stairwell at University of Michigan's Kinesiology Building

Kinesiology Building Wins AIA Philadelphia Design Award

December 09, 2022

Dancers practicing at University of Michigan Dance Building

University of Michigan Dance Building Featured in American School & University Architectural Portfolio

December 01, 2022

Lounge in University of Michigan's Kinesiology Building

Ballinger Honored with AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Awards

November 28, 2022

Lab tools at Brown University

Ballinger Chosen to Partner on Brown University’s New Hub for High-Impact Life Science Research

November 08, 2022

interior of Michigan Dance Building with dancers practicing

Michigan Dance Building Wins AIA Detroit Award

August 16, 2022

Drexel University Health Sciences Building Tops Out

May 27, 2021

Kinesiology Building Awarded LEED Gold

May 10, 2021

Adelphi Nexus Building Wins 2019 Honor Award

November 15, 2019

Tradeline UMichigan Ballinger

Tradeline Features UM’s Taubman Health Sciences Library

April 03, 2017

Presentation cover

Facility Solutions for the New Medical Education Models and the ‘Renovate, Repurpose or Build’ Decision

October 21, 2016

University of Michigan - Ballinger

A Library for Medical Education and the Digital Age

September 24, 2015

NYU Langone - Ballinger

Ballinger Senior Principals Lead Tradeline Session on Adaptive Reuse

October 06, 2014

Leaders from Ballinger, CUNY and NYU Examine the Cutting Edge of Healthcare Training

July 07, 2012