FRANK PASKER, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C
Principal, Technical DirectorFrank Pasker, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C has more than 20 years of experience in affordable multi-family and sustainable projects. His focus is large scale market-rate projects as well as family housing, single room occupancy accommodations (SRO), senior residences and adaptive re-use projects. He is well versed in the various applicable special codes and regulations, such as the federal standard UFAS , ADA 2010 and the various accessibility requirements by state and local jurisdictions for these particular types of projects.
Frank has served as Project Director of TCA’s most notable high-rise projects. He has also completed and is working on several high-density, mixed-use, and market-rate projects throughout Los Angeles. Frank is working on TCA’s affordable modular project 6th & San Julian by Mercy Housing, to provide urgently needed housing for Los Angeles’ homeless population.
Frank’s second focus is sustainable architecture and is holding active LEED AP, BD+C credentials. He is familiar with the various green building programs and regulations, such as the California based Build it Green, Enterprise Green Communities, the new California Green Building Code and the various sustainability requirements for publicly funded projects. Frank has received recognition from the City of Los Angeles and the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) for the Nob Hill Haus, an experimental certified Green Building achieving net zero electricity while using only 25% of the water of a conventional residence. Additionally, his project Hanover Olympic offers the first “net zero” energy rentals in Los Angeles.
In his role as Technical Director of the LA office, Frank oversees the technical staff, mentors aspiring young Architects and provides training to the technical team.
ARCHITECTURE LICENSE
CA (C-32481)
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture Sci Arc Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Design Kassel University, Germany
Bachelor of Architecture Kassel University, Germany
Manchester School of Architecture Manchester, United Kingdom
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA)