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Justin Schwartz
Founder | Principal Architect

Justin Schwartz is Owner and Founder at Regen, PLLC. where he is Principle of our Architect lead design build firm. Justin's forte is high performance, sustainable design and construction. His prior experience as a Founder of Retrolux, a Boise based SaaS company and artistic director for ESL Vision, a SLC Based, lighting manufacturing company, highlights his diverse business experience.  Through the development of these businesses in disparate yet related industries, he has honed his skills in design, development and project management. Justin has experience with historic preservation projects as well as a number of adaptive re-use projects.  He was project manager on the team that won a historic preservation award for the work on the King building in downtown Boise while at Hummel Architects. Justin is an accomplished designer and builder who recently completed the Ironworks residence which was awarded the  Excellence in Sustainability for BOMA Idaho's 2021 Building Excellence Awards.  He was also awarded the Mayor’s Choice in Building Excellence from BOMA in 2018. Justin is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys rock climbing, paddle sports, backpacking, snowshoeing, and fishing from Boise, ID.

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Certifications: AIA, LEED, AP, CSBA

 

Please email jschwartz@regenaec.com or go our contact page to contact Justin.

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Tristian

Tristian Bounds

Founder/Principal Engineer

Innovative engineering has been a passion of Tristian’s for 20 years. From the application of new technologies to the development of new equipment, he is dedicated to the improvement and advancement of the industries he serves. In 1999, Tristian earned his degree in Civil Engineering from Boise State University, with a special emphasis in Environmental Engineering. This field was a natural fit for him, since he spent much of his childhood outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, enjoying fishing, hiking, camping, and snow sports. Tristian currently holds professional engineering licenses in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Texas, and Utah. He has worked on many civil, water reuse, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment projects around the world, with over 20 years of public and private experience. When he’s not enjoying the outdoors, Tristian continues to develop regenerative innovations and alternatives to better our communities and environment.

 

Certifications: PE

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Tristian Bounds/Founder/Principal Engineer
Chris

Chris Pollow

Founder/Principal Engineer

Chris is a licensed Professional Engineer working on mechanical and electrical systems. Chris has over 10 years of experience working with large commercial and industrial customers on energy efficiency improvements. Chris holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and MBA from Boise State University. He holds several energy-related certifications(CEM, GBE, LEED AP,CDSM, CMVP),is active in several engineering and energy trade associations(ie ASME, ASHRAESecretary, ISHE, USGBC), and has been FAA certified as a remote pilot (aka commercial drone pilot). Chris grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho and has since lived in several different places around the world including Switzerland, Princeton, and the Los Angeles area. He now lives in Meridian, with his teenage daughter. With her, he enjoys making music, building and flying drones, KravMaga and weapons training, camping, and messing around with various maker projects in the garage workshop.

Certifications: PE

Chris Pollow/Founder/Principal Engineer
Facundo

Facundo Martinez
Architectural Associate

Facundo received his Masters of Architecture from the University of Idaho, and has over a decade of residential design experience. He is passionate about green design, particularly in multi-family housing projects. Skilled in business management, driving growth, and cultivating client relationships. Expertise in creating elegant and functional living spaces, integrating energy-efficient technologies and sustainable materials. Committed to reducing ecological footprints and enhancing occupants' quality of life, always seeking new opportunities to contribute to transformative projects. He is a LEED Green Associate, and a Certified Passive House Consultant.

Certifications: LEED, CPHC®

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