Atif Z. Qadir

Atif Z. Qadir, AIA, is a seasoned professional in the fields of architecture and real estate, currently serving as Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Commonplace since 2020, where the focus is on developing technology infrastructure to enhance commercial real estate funding and development. Previously, Qadir founded and hosted the American Building Podcast, providing insights into construction in America from 2020 to 2023, and held the position of Founder and Partner at Amanat Properties, specializing in workforce housing and historic property redevelopment from 2017 to 2020. Qadir's earlier roles include Development Associate at Extell Development Company and Project Engineer at Turner Construction Company. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School, along with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and Urban Studies & Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.