Justin Banda, WELL AP, Associate AIA is a Chicago-based architectural designer and emerging professional working in the field of sustainable architecture. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (B.A.A.S.) degree in 2015, and subsequently his Master of Architecture (M.Arch) with a concentration in Sustainable Design in 2017, both from Judson University.

He is currently employed at Legat Architects in Chicago, where he works as a project associate and Chair of the company's annual Think Tank symposium. He currently serves AIA Chicago on the Board of Directors as an Associate Director. Justin is also co-chair of the AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum (YAF) and also works closely with the AIA Illinois Emerging Professionals Network, where he serves as the Chicago delegate. He is frequently a guest critic at his alma mater. In his spare time, Justin also self-publishes professional and competition work on his personal website, justinbanda.us.