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10 Years - Excellence in Sustainable Design
Michael R. Carlson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
 
Michael R. Carlson, AIA, NCARB, LEED APMichael Carlson brings a broad scope of experience to every project the firm undertakes. His experience includes institutional and public sector projects such as local government facilities, public service facilities and educational facilities. Private sector work includes office buildings, non-profit organizations, restaurants, interior tenant build outs and healthcare. Religious Architecture includes sanctuaries, family life centers, education facilities, gymnasiums and multi-purpose buildings.
 
Mr. Carlson's residential experience centers around custom designed single family homes and includes additions and extensive renovations to homes of all sizes. Michael has designed custom residential projects since 1979. Residential projects range from small additions to existing homes to 15,000 SF custom designed single family residences.
 
As a licensed architect in the state of Florida since 1989, Michael has completed successful projects throughout Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast region. His continuing education is focused on Green Building, and he is one of the first Architects in the state of Florida to achieve the LEED Accredited Professional designation. Mr. Carlson combines his diverse project experience with a dedication to quality in the built environment through sustainable design and building practices.
 
Education
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Ball State University 1986
  • B.S., Environmental Design, Ball State University 1986
Continuing Education
  • US Department of Energy (DOE) / Rebuild America, 2004
  •    High Performance Schools Design & Technology
  • US Green Building Council, 2004
  •    Integrated Design
  •    Put the Fun Back ... Dysfunctional Teams in High Performance Projects
  •    Sustainability and the Human Spirit
  •    Creating Long Term Value from Green Buildings
  •    Sustainability: Bio-inspired Designs
  •    Lighting for People (Quality of the Visual Environment)
  • US Green Building Council, 2003
  •    Green Clients/Green Practices
  •    Costs & Benefits
  •    Integrated Design Process
  •    Getting It Built: Project Delivery Methods
  •    Energy Simulation
  •    Understanding the Cost of Green
  •    Green Specs
  •    LEED for School Construction
  •    What We Learned in the Rainforest: Business Lessons from Nature
  • National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), 2002
  •    Safer Schools By Design: Crime Prevention Through Environment
  • US Green Building Council, 2002
  •    LEED Advanced Training Workshop
  •    Building Envelope & Sustainable Structures
  •    Towards a Green Architecture
  •    Implementing Sustainable Energy Strategies
  •    High Performance Schools
  •    Push Pull of Residential Green Marketing
  •    Speculative Green Office Buildings
  •    Energy in LEED
  •    Commercial Builders Perspective
  • University of Florida, Build Green and Profit, 2000
  • University of Florida, Build Green and Profit, 2001
  • USGBC, LEED Training Workshop, 2001
Professional Registrations
  • AR 12903, State of Florida Board of Architecture, 1989
  • NCARB Certificate Number: 45113
  • LEED Accredited Professional
  • Maryland State Board of Architecture, License Number 0013872
Memberships
  • American Institute of Architects, since 1989
  • AIA Treasurer, 1997-2004, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
  • Chairman, Committee on the Environment, AIA Gulf Coast Chapter
  • Florida Green Building Coalition
  • USGBC – Board of Directors, Gulf Coast Chapter
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