Phil’s professional and community contributions span four decades in architecture, specifically centered on innovative planning and design excellence in K-12 education environments. He is vice president of the Northeast Region of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, and co-chair of the AIA’s national K-12 Education Subcommittee. A longtime member of the Boston Society of Architects, Poinelli served in multiple volunteer roles, including as a 20 year-member of the BSA’s Educational Facilities Committee.
Poinelli is a Lecturer on educational programming and planning at the Boston Architectural College. He has served as a volunteer leader for the Town of Lexington, MA, advising the town on capital projects including the completion of twelve projects including seven school facilities. In addition to his AIA Fellowship honors, he is a Recognized Educational Facility Planner by Council of Educational Facility Planners International, and a LEED Accredited Professional by the United States Green Building Council. He is a frequent speaker and author on the topic of educational planning and design, having authored several journal articles and presented research topics at international, national and regional education conferences.