What High Performance Teams Have in Common – Effective and Efficient Communication/Collaboration Between Architects and Consultants

AIA Redwood Empire presents a Professional Development Lunch + Learn Course:

What High Performance Teams Have in Common – Effective and Efficient Communication/Collaboration Between Architects and Consultants

1.5 LU Approved AIA CES course | Virtual

AIA, Assoc. AIA, Allied Member, Student: Free | Non-Member: $10

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The design and construction of buildings/spaces requires a unique and collaborative relationship of architects and engineers, with a degree of interdependence not seen in most other fields. Successful collaboration depends on mutual respect for the contributions of each, and a common goal for success. Fortunately, such a mutual dependence is the rule and not the exception. However, there are occasions where members of the design team may work at cross purposes or lack an understanding of the contributions of others.

Architects and associated engineering, planning, and development partners offer points of view when interacting with each other that can be different and are occasionally opposing or even confrontational. In this moderated panel discussion, we endeavor to focus on positive solutions when it comes to cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication.

Panelists:

Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects

Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA is the founding partner of Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, an over 65-person firm with offices in Santa Rosa and Oakland with a portfolio of over $2.5 Billion of educational facilities.  With his educational design experience spanning more than 35 years, Quattrocchi is a renowned industry authority on designing environments for next generation teaching and learning. His passion for creating sustainable learning environments is realized through QKA’s keen attention to energy-conscious design and its driving desire to prepare students for the global marketplace. Quattrocchi happily shares his expertise by frequently publishing architecture-related articles and speaking regularly at events, and is a sought-after expert often quoted in media interviews. In 2020, Quattrocchi was elevated to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects because of his notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture. Only 3 percent of the AIA members have this distinction.

David Delasantos, AIA, NCARB TLCD Architecture

With an interest in both design and business, David was drawn to multifamily/mixed-use projects early in his career, where he has continued to thrive. He is particularly interested in the complexity of development projects which benefit from his unique blend of design, technical and interpersonal skills. Ultimately, he believes each project is unique and results from a creative process that synthesizes constraints and transforms ideas. Although David’s role as Principal is focused on multifamily/mixed-use projects, he is also able to apply the well-established principles of sound design and business practice acquired during his 25-year career to other related building typologies such as student housing, senior housing and hospitality. David has a keen interest in how new technologies and building systems can help inform or reinforce the underlying design concept of a building. The firm as a whole also benefits from his leadership experience, strong project management acumen and quality control skills.

Marianne Wilson, SE, LEED AP, ZFA Structural Engineers

Marianne Wilson is an Associate Principal at ZFA, where she began her career in 2006 with a degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.  Her experience primarily lies in the custom residential sector, including new construction, repair and retrofits, and renovations. As a structural engineer, Marianne contributes her successes—both project-related and professional—to close and effective collaboration among the design team, the comprehensive technical skills of the structural engineering team, and the importance of communication.

Kyle Moyer, PE, Summit Engineering

Kyle joined Summit in 2015 as a Project Manager before being promoted to Structural Division Manager in April of 2019. Prior to Summit, Kyle worked on both coasts of the country; starting his career in New York, before moving to the Bay Area. After a short stay in San Francisco, Kyle moved north to get closer to the outdoors and establish his roots. Kyle brings to the table a wealth of knowledge on local regulatory compliance, custom residential, and winery structural design. He strives to meet the demands of Summit’s ever changing client needs and provide service and professionalism above and beyond what’s required. He prides himself on developing custom, out-of-the-box solutions to our clients’ problems and offering fresh perspective on what is possible. Kyle received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Penn State University with an emphasis in structural design. He is currently licensed as a professional engineer in California, New York, and Nevada, and a member of the International Code Council, ASCE, and an allied member of the Redwood Empire chapter of AIA.

Moderated by:

Ryan Crawford, PG, Senior Hydrogeologist, GHD

Ryan Crawford is a Professional Geologist in California and has performed on a variety of geological, environmental and engineering projects throughout California, Alaska, Panama, Ecuador, and Guam. Experience includes surface and groundwater hydrology and modeling, fluvial processes, environmental subsurface investigations with associated remediation system design and implementation, geological mapping/modeling of bedrock and geomorphological features, erosion control and riparian stabilization construction, groundwater development, boring and well drilling supervision, stratigraphic and sedimentologic analyses, slope stability studies/modeling, active fault investigations, feasibility studies for wastewater treatment facilities, phase I and II+ investigations, all phases of USEPA Brownfields investigation (including applying for and securing funding), landfill gas extraction well design/modeling using recycled materials (tire derived aggregate), remote sensing for spatial and geophysical analysis, water quality studies in California coastal lagoon systems, dam removal feasibility studies, CEQA for mines, and BLM consulting for large scale plans of development for photovoltaic arrays in California.

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