Al Hernandez received his degree in architecture from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia. In 2000, he relocated with his family to Florida, and years later moved to Texas to join Stantec Architecture. Al brings nearly 30 years of experience in the architectural field, working in several sectors including hospitality, high rise residential, mixed use, commercial, and, most recently, higher education and K-12. Al’s projects have resulted in some of the highest-performing buildings in the country, including the first Net Zero LEED Gold Certified elementary school in the State of Texas. Al isn’t just a talented architect, he’s also an engaged leader actively coaching and supporting the career development of younger generations. Currently, Al is member of the Dallas ACE Executive Board as well as Stantec’s national Architecture and Interior Design Committee. Additionally, he has served as AIA Dallas LiA Committee Chair and on the AIA Dallas Board of Directors from 2016-2019 as at large member, Programs Task Force, VP Programs, and TxA Director.
Al is a Principal at Stantec Architecture Inc. and their Texas Architecture Discipline Leader. In this role, Al leads the creation and maintenance of discipline-specific professional standards, quality assurance and quality control practices, health and safety, best practices, research, development and innovation, finding the right staff for the right projects, and creating and implementing new methodologies that support the clients’ needs while attracting top talent to the business center. When Al isn’t running teams or designing tomorrow’s education facilities, he’s spending time with his family, who loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Al’s son is an Eagle Scout, and Al serves as the troop’s chaplain and assistant scoutmaster.