Francesco Allaix is an architect, project manager and sustainability coordinator at Studio Puisto, a Helsinki-based office with global reach. He has been project leader in award winning competitions as well as housing, offices, and hospitality projects. He studied architecture in Trieste, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain. Previous work experience includes LEED AP consultant at L Architects.

He has taught Housing design and Sustainable Architecture at Tampere University and has been invited to give lectures at universities in Finland, Russia, Italy and Chile.