Personal Profile

John Salat has over 30 years of comprehensive experience in all phases of architectural services and design. With over 250 projects, his experience includes both residential and commercial design. He continues expanding his expertise seeking new methods of materials to wed to the best of current technologies while maintaining a simplicity of expression in his design.

Salat served as an Associate Architect at a University of California where he directed multiple projects from design stage through final construction. His responsibilities included the coordination of faculty user groups and internationally recognized architectural firms. 

During Salat's tenure as an Associate with a local architecture firm, he oversaw a Design Specification Department for projects generating millions in construction revenue. The firm grew to develop an international reputation for design excellence. Other established firms have contracted John's expertise in project coordination, specifications, codes, and building systems. 

Before establishing his own architectural business , John Salat provided professional consulting services to other architects, operating as an "Architect's Architect". For these firms, he oversaw quality control of multi-million dollar projects to a staff of licensed architects. Mr. Salat's comprehensive full-service engagement begins with managing the project from the outset of design phase through end of completion of the building, to ensure fast-tracked schedules are all completed on time and within budget. 

John Salat's history of affiliations with AIA, CSI, CGBP and other industry associations, both private and at the public sector level continue to enhance his career. As an educator and author, he has published articles on building code updates, contract options and land use alternatives articles for industry magazines and the American Institute of Architects (O.C.A.I.A. Chapter). Additionally, John has served on several local planning boards, chaired A.I.A. government meetings between state to local agencies as well as serving in other capacities making major contributions to the growth of Southern California. His volunteer efforts continue to benefit our communities and the business sectors. 

Personal Interest
In addition to studying and practicing mainstream architecture, John Salat has more than 25 years experience with intuitive methods of architectural design, frequently incorporating Far Eastern design elements into practice. He has traveled to China and invested in continuing education on energy-infused art, bio-energy, human health associated with our living environment. His unique edge to this work to architecture have been published. For more information on his distinctive principals of bio-environmental energy, see Developing a Design Program.

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Contact: John Salat at freeingwinds@earthlink.net or call 949-235-4847