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Eric Liftin

Critic · DISC type C
founder/CEO at Tunnel X
📍 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Eric Liftin is the founder and principal of MESH Architectures, a practice he established to innovate at the intersection of architecture, technology, and sustainability. A graduate of Yale and Columbia, he leads his firm in using new materials and methodologies and also teaches sustainability in Columbia Universitys real estate development program.

His interests extend beyond traditional architecture into the digital realm, focusing on how technology shapes human interaction and privacy. This led him to found Tunnel X, a platform for secure, private online communication, reflecting his deep engagement with the digital landscape and its impact on society.

Eric designed Timber House, the first mass-timber condominium building in the New York City region, pioneering a more sustainable construction method.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
founder/CEO
Job Level
Junior
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Eric shows up

Objective Thinker
Precise
ROI Driven

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Eric cares about

Sustainable Architecture
He teaches sustainability at Columbia University and recently completed Timber House, a project recognized for its sustainable design and use of innovative, environmentally-friendly materials.
Mass Timber Construction
He is a pioneer in this field within New York, having designed the region's first mass-timber condominium, demonstrating his expertise and passion for this sustainable building method.
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Career

Work history

3-2013
founder/CEO
Tunnel X
7-2010
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Columbia University
5-2009 - 12-2015
Principal
10X Studio
1997
Principal
MESH Architectures
5-1996 - 9-1997
Information Architect
Firefly Network
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Education
1991 - 1994
M.Arch
Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
1986 - 1990
BA
Yale University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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