Professional Profile: Mark Maddalina, 2014

Name: Mark Maddalina Title: Senior Associate, Sustainable Design Director Company: SWBR Architects Location: Rochester, N.Y. Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y. Education: Nazareth College of Rochester, B.S. in Studio Art (1987); SUNY at Buffalo, M. Arch (1997) First job in current field: I started out working for a local E/A firm that has since been acquired. I had the benefit of working with an architect and a mentor, David Carli. While I was there I met a number of great professionals, some of whom I still work with today at SWBR. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I look forward to advancing the already meaningful green building work that our firm has done and expand upon it, providing more clients with intelligent, sustainable solutions through a collaborative process. How do you unwind from a busy day? There is nothing better than being home relaxing with my family. Favorite book or author: It's hard to pick a favorite, but I'm just about to start "Monuments Men." Favorite movie: "Schindler's List" Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Happy" by Pharrell Williams One word to describe your work environment: Collaborative.