Christian is an internationally experienced architect recognized for advancing high-performance, sustainable building design in California, where he has practiced for more than 25 years. A Fulbright Scholar with Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Applied Sciences in Cottbus and Virginia Tech, he is a Certified Passive House Designer, LEED AP, and licensed in both California and Germany. Christian co-founded PARAVANT Architects, and serves on the board of Passive House California.