Principal, Shuler Architecture; Director of Facilities Development, Amrit Davaa World Health
Greater Seattle Area
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- Director of Facilities Development at Amrit Davaa World Health
- Principal at Shuler Architecture
- Past
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- Principal at Shuler Katz Associates, Inc.,
- Project Architect at JMP Architects
- Intern Architect at Sandler Architects
- Intern Architect at Kadushin Associates
- Intern Architect & Draftsman at VanCurler & Associates
- Intern Architect (school coop) & model builder. at David W. Olser, FAIA
- Education
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- University of Washington
- University of Michigan
- The American Institute of Architects
- USBGC
- University of Washington
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Mark Shuler’s Summary
Over 20 years of professional experience as an Architect and Business Owner demonstrating strong organizational, oral and written communication skills, entrepreneurial hustle and the ability to work with others on a project team. Results oriented leader with proven success in design, project management and business development culminating in a portfolio of over 350 completed projects. Critical thinker and adept manager who applies a comprehensive understanding of the mind-set and skills of building owners, financial sources, architects, engineers, contractors and governmental agencies having jurisdictional authority while managing, motivating, and guiding project teams.
Mark Shuler’s Specialties:
Urban infill development; high-end single family residential architecture servicing custom and real estate development clientele; mixed-use; multi-family; international aid and development focusing on medical facilities and water purification projects.
Mark Shuler’s Experience
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Director of Facilities Development
Amrit Davaa World Health
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Director of design, engineering and construction management of permanent medical facilities serving populations lacking access to basic healthcare. These facilities in turn train next generation health care providers who practice in impoverished regions around the world. Our mission is the provision of sustainable humanitarian aid, health and wellness education and healthcare to children and families in global areas least serviced by government agencies and non-governmental organizations.
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Principal
Shuler Architecture
(Architecture & Planning industry)
January 2000 — Present (9 years 11 months)
Seattle, WA 2000 – present. Sole proprietorship offering design and construction solutions to high-end custom residential and real estate developer clientele.
• Complete responsibility for business development, marketing, accounting, project design, engineering and consultant coordination, project entitlement and project management.
• Established partnerships with key contractors offering a streamlined and turn-key design/build construction experience resulting in faster design, documentation and project build-out.
• Completion of more than 85 projects since 2000. -
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Shuler Katz Associates, Inc.,
(Architecture & Planning industry)
September 1992 — December 1999 (7 years 4 months)
Bainbridge Island, Washington. Over 7 years of entrepreneurial experience as a small business owner of a 5–10 member design firm with annual growth of at least 30%. Responsible for multiple roles of:
• Business Development and Management - Marketing, sales, personnel management, insurance and benefits, staff development & mentoring;
• Service - Client consultation, needs assessment, code analysis, project design and documentation;
• Product Delivery – Engineering (structural, civil, geotechnical), project entitlement, contractor interface, bidding review, construction observation, project management.
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Project Architect
JMP Architects
(Architecture & Planning industry)
May 1991 — August 1992 (1 year 4 months)
Seattle, Washington. Project Architect in a small firm specializing in multi-family, mixed use projects.
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Intern Architect
Sandler Architects
(Architecture & Planning industry)
September 1989 — May 1991 (1 year 9 months)
Seattle, Washington. Intern Architect and Draftsman in an open studio design firm specializing in high-end residential projects.
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Intern Architect
Kadushin Associates
(Architecture & Planning industry)
March 1987 — September 1989 (2 years 7 months)
Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Intern Architect & Draftsman
VanCurler & Associates
(Architecture & Planning industry)
October 1986 — March 1987 (6 months)
Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Intern Architect (school coop) & model builder.
David W. Olser, FAIA
(Architecture & Planning industry)
September 1985 — December 1985 (4 months)
Ann Arbor, Michigan. Of Note:
• Honorable Mention, Vietnam War Memorial Competition, 1981.
• 14 local and national AIA Design Awards
• 2005 AIA Michigan Firm of the Year.
Mark Shuler’s Education
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University of Washington
Certificate , Commercial Real Estate , 2003 — 2004
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University of Michigan
B.S. , Architecture , 1978 — 1985
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The American Institute of Architects
Continuing Professional Education.
ATC 20, Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings.
ATC 21, Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards (FEMA 154). -
USBGC
LEED Accreditation , In Progress
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University of Washington
Continuing Professional Education
College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Graduate coursework in Construction Law, Real Estate, specification writing and Business Development
Additional Information
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Mark Shuler’s Interests:
Architecture, Real Estate, Sustainable Development, snow boarding, cycling, scuba, Buddhism
Mark Shuler’s Groups:
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National Association of Home Builders NAHB -
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Residential Land Central -
Architecture and Engineering
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The Real Estate Developers Group
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Second Home International Real Estate - Holland -
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Luxury Custom Home Owners Association -
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Official NAHB Custom Builder Symposium + Design Institute Network
Mark Shuler’s Honors:
American Institute of Architects, Peninsula Chapter, Home of the Month, Sept., 1996
American Institute of Architects, Peninsula Chapter, Home of the Month, Aug., 1995
American Institute of Architects, Michigan Society of Architects, Honor Award Gold Medal, 1990
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