Senior Principal
Todd Drake
AIA, LEED AP

“Having the ability to lift your head up and pay attention to the lessons the marketplace and industry have to teach you is key to success in this field.”
Todd Drake’s design expertise in health education has positioned Ballinger to be an innovation leader at top universities across the United States. His intellectual curiosity has fostered a deep appreciation for the diverse expert input intrinsic to an integrated practice. A committed industry professional, Todd serves on many committees and boards focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. He is also an active participant in his alma maters’ alumni associations, councils, and ambassador programs, graciously sharing his specialized knowledge with the next generation of architects.
featured projects

Resetting the Clock: A Facility Renewal and Program Enhancement Plan for Duke’s Next 100 Years
September 04, 2024

Ballinger Shares Insights into Designing for Higher Education at the 2024 SCUP National Conference
July 16, 2024

Drexel Health Sciences Building Awarded LEED Gold
August 25, 2023

Drexel Health Sciences Building among ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Projects
August 24, 2023

Kinesiology Building Wins AIA Detroit Honor Award
August 23, 2023

Toward Net Zero: Adaptive Reuse for Science at the University of Michigan
July 11, 2023

Drexel Health Sciences Building Recognized for Excellence in Structural Engineering
May 31, 2023

Ballinger Principals Speak about Michigan Kinesiology’s Outstanding Energy Performance at 2023 Tradeline University Facilities Conference
March 22, 2023

Ballinger Helps Nova Southeastern University Break Ground on the Future of Medical Education
January 10, 2023

A Grand Opening for Drexel Health Sciences
December 15, 2022

Kinesiology Building Wins AIA Philadelphia Design Award
December 09, 2022

University of Michigan Dance Building Featured in American School & University Architectural Portfolio
December 01, 2022

Ballinger Honored with AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Awards
November 28, 2022

Ballinger Chosen to Partner on Brown University’s New Hub for High-Impact Life Science Research
November 08, 2022

Michigan Dance Building Wins AIA Detroit Award
August 16, 2022

Drexel University Health Sciences Building Tops Out
May 27, 2021

Kinesiology Building Awarded LEED Gold
May 10, 2021

Adelphi Nexus Building Wins 2019 Honor Award
November 15, 2019

Tradeline Features UM’s Taubman Health Sciences Library
April 03, 2017

Facility Solutions for the New Medical Education Models and the ‘Renovate, Repurpose or Build’ Decision
October 21, 2016

A Library for Medical Education and the Digital Age
September 24, 2015

Ballinger Senior Principals Lead Tradeline Session on Adaptive Reuse
October 06, 2014

Leaders from Ballinger, CUNY and NYU Examine the Cutting Edge of Healthcare Training
July 07, 2012