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Norman Barrientos

Architect. Author. Visionary.

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Book titled "Fleet Facilities Design & Standards" with a subtitle "Planning for High-Performance Operations & Maintenance Garages" by Norman Barrientos, a registered architect; cover features a technical drawing of a garage or maintenance facility interior.

Fleet Facilities Design & Standards: Planning for High-Performance Operations and Maintenance Garages

Your definitive industry guide for purposeful garage design

Understand essential design principles for high-performing maintenance facilities, including:

Workflow Optimization & Productivity
Repair Bay Typologies
Building & Safety Regulations
Asset Distribution & Preservation
And More

Learn from Norman Barrientos, a registered architect with 40+ years of experience and 140+ fleet facilities to his name, in this sought-after guide for getting your fleet garage design right the first time.

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Messerschmitt’s Apprentice: A Jet Designer’s Journey of Love During World War Two

A moving tale of a youthful jet designer’s career aspirations during 1930s Germany and the coming to terms with his company’s involvement in the military build up.

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From Incan Roads to the U.S. Interstate: A Bolivian Immigrant’s Story

A Bolivian-born engineer’s life story from early childhood growing up on an hacienda with Quechua domestics to his astounding business success in the United States.

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Meet Norman Barrientos

Norman Barrientos, AIA, is a registered architect with 40+ years of professional practice and more than 140 completed garage projects. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in operations and maintenance (O&M) facilities. Through decades of seminars and writing, Norman has advanced best practices in fleet and facility design across the U.S.

In addition to his work as a technical author, Norman also enjoys writing fiction and expressing his creative vision through photography.

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Educate and inspire your audience or team with a keynote, presentation, or workshop led by Norman!

Norman is a nationally renowned speaker, design expert, and registered architect with over 40 years of experience. His engaging and inspiring presentations blend creativity and strategy, offering proven benchmarks and best practices to help your organization elevate their designs and achieve impactful results.

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