News: Green Buildings
Posted: March 31, 2014
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.
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