Gerard Lee

About Gerard Lee

Vice President with Marx Okubo Associates, San Francisco.My interests and capabilities touch on all aspects of architecture and construction with an emphasis on zero net energy + water. I have a passion for what I do and truly enjoy working with clients, the community, stakeholders, and work hard to ensure successful projects outcomes. I review projects with a critical eye that considers the Owner\'s risk exposure from a holistic standpoint. I\'m a proponent of an integrated whole building design process, and the importance of asking the questions no one else is. Too often I\'m called upon to help solve issues when buildings fail but my mission is to help prevent issues early in design or during construction. Zero Net Energy (ZNE)/ Sustainable design Experienced with Type I, II, IV, V buildings. Higher Education (Division of State Architect)Essential Services FacilitiesLibraries/ Civic & Public ArchitectureMulti-Family/ Mix Use/ HospitalitySnow Country design & detailing. Efficient project management. Innovative design solutions for difficult projectsAlternative construction methods (i.e. straw bale construction) Detail & design expertise of a broad range of bldg types, materials & assemblies. Design Build, CMAR, DBB, LEAN project deliveryPublic Speaking/ Thought LeadershipMember of the AIACC Advocacy Advisory Committee 20••••16Served on the American Institute of Architects California Council (AIACC) Professional Practice Advisory Committee and the AIACC CA Future Task Force.DBIA certified professional.

Experience

1. Director

   Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Served on Marx|Okubo Associates Board of Directors, as an internal director.

Education

• Washington Alexandria Architecture Consortium (Virginia Tech)

  5th year, Architecture

  1994 — 1995

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  BArch, Architecture

  1991 — 1995