Charles Buscarino

Principal, Smart Building Practice Leader
Board of Directors Member

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Few leaders have shaped the smart building landscape as profoundly as Charlie. 

A driving force at CannonDesign, he brings deep expertise and visionary leadership in smart building design and technology systems. As the founder, CEO and president of The Clarient Group — now fully integrated into CannonDesign — Charlie continues to build and lead teams known for delivering innovative, integrated technology solutions for top-tier clients across residential, education, hospitality, workplace and healthcare environments. 

Renowned for his collaborative style, inventive thinking and unwavering focus on client success, Charlie continues to shape the next generation of intelligent, human-centered environments at CannonDesign. 

A few clients and collaborators

  • American Dream Meadowlands
  • Hines Global Smart Building Platform
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Time Warner Center

Expertise

  • Smart building technology and integrated systems 
  • Strategic project leadership and team development 
  • Telecommunications, audiovisual and security design 

Pursuits

  • Advancing intelligent building standards and certifications 
  • Speaking at leading industry conferences and advisory councils 
  • Traveling with family