Ramune Bartuskaite – CEO & Founder at Spec Matters
Ramune Bartuskaite
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"You have to go wholeheartedly into anything
in order to achieve anything worth having.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
Ramune Bartuskaite is the visionary CEO and Founder of Spec Matters, a groundbreaking tech advocacy platform dedicated to empowering the building industry in making healthier specifications and more informed material selections. Recognizing the profound impact of these decisions on human health and the environment, Ramune established Spec Matters as a free website and newsletter, providing a centralized and accessible hub of information for architects, interior designers, and developers.
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In her concurrent role as an architect at FIFTEEN Architecture + Design in Philadelphia, Ramune actively contributes to a practice driven by a commitment to positive change. FIFTEEN is at the forefront of delivering a novel model for architectural practice, emphasizing enhanced client experiences and project delivery through strategic partnerships and innovative processes. Ramune’s role as a healthy building advocate aligns seamlessly with her expertise in navigating the array of resources and tools available for designing spaces that prioritize the well-being of occupants served by FIFTEEN..
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As a Lithuanian immigrant and a first-generation graduate, Ramune’s academic journey is impressive. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Marketing Minor from Miami University, and a Certificate in Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building from Parsons School of Design. .
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Her commitment and leadership have been acknowledged through the receipt of the Alpha Rho Chi Medal, an accolade bestowed for exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and the promise of professional excellence. Ramune Bartuskaite is not only a trailblazer in the architecture and design realm but also a catalyst for positive change within the building industry.
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In her concurrent role as an architect at FIFTEEN Architecture + Design in Philadelphia, Ramune actively contributes to a practice driven by a commitment to positive change. FIFTEEN is at the forefront of delivering a novel model for architectural practice, emphasizing enhanced client experiences and project delivery through strategic partnerships and innovative processes. Ramune’s role as a healthy building advocate aligns seamlessly with her expertise in navigating the array of resources and tools available for designing spaces that prioritize the well-being of occupants served by FIFTEEN..
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As a Lithuanian immigrant and a first-generation graduate, Ramune’s academic journey is impressive. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Marketing Minor from Miami University, and a Certificate in Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building from Parsons School of Design. .
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Her commitment and leadership have been acknowledged through the receipt of the Alpha Rho Chi Medal, an accolade bestowed for exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and the promise of professional excellence. Ramune Bartuskaite is not only a trailblazer in the architecture and design realm but also a catalyst for positive change within the building industry.
A huge thank you to Jasmine Moradi for the invitation to be a part of this amazing initiative to raise awareness about the challenges of women in tech! We can all learn so much from each other by sharing our stories. Thank you for your important work and for the opportunity to reflect on my own journey.
