Events & Speaking Opportunities

Keynotes · Seminars · Panels

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Bring Operations & Maintenance Facility Design Expert Norman Barrientos to Your Event


Norman Barrientos, AIA, is a nationally recognized architect, design expert, speaker, and author with more than 40 years of experience. As the Owner and Principal Architect of Milwaukee-based architecture firm, Barrientos Design & Consulting, he has designed over 140+ fleet and operations facilities across the country.

Norman focuses on creating high-performance, purpose-built operations and maintenance environments that serve the public, stand the test of time, and perform where it matters most.

Inspire & Educate Your Team


Norman’s presentations combine proven strategies, creative-problem solving, and design principles to help professionals make informed design decisions that drive efficiency and excellence.

He is known for offering engaging, actionable insights, and depending on the presentation topic, attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of:

  • The seven design principles of highly effective garages

  • Tips for elevating design standards within fleet and public works organizations

  • Proven design principles to improve operational performance

  • How to plan for emerging technologies like EV and CNG infrastructure

  • How to integrate sustainability and safety into facility planning

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Presentation Topics


Fleet Facility Design Standards

High Performance Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Garages

EV/CNG Facilities & Safety

Public Works Operations Planning

Architecture, Design Process, & Creativity

Author Talks on Messerschmitt’s Apprentice: A Jet Designer’s Journey of Love and World War Two

Presentation Formats

Keynote

30-60 Minutes

Seminar/Workshop

1-3 Hours

Panel Q&A

Virtual

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Hire Norman to Elevate Your Event