John Salat has over 25 years of comprehensive experience in all phases of architectural service and design. He continues expanding his expertise for new methods and current technologies, yet most importantly maintains a simple expressions of design.

Salat served as an Associate Architect for the University of California, Irvine, in which he directed multiple projects from design stage through final construction, his responsibilities included the coordination of user professor groups as well as serving internationally recognized architectural firms. 

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

Before Zen Architects was established, John Salat provided highly professional consulting services, operating as an Architect "Architects." With these firms, he would oversee a staff of licensed architects for multi-million dollar projects for quality control. Mr. Salat's full engagement comprehensively ranged from managing onset internal office affairs through end in the construction field to ensure fast-tract events fall all within time. 

John Salat's past affiliations with AIA, and CSI, and his industry associations, both private and at the University 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 including articles for the local American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) chapter. Additionally, John has served on several planning boards, chaired A.I.A. government meetings between state with local agencies as well as other capacities that made major contributions to the growth of Southern California. His volunteer efforts continue to benefit our communities and the business sectors. 

Personal Interest
While studing mainstream architecture, John Salat experienced over 25 years with intuitive methods of architectural design by crossing far Eastern design practices. He has travelled to China and invested in continuing education on Energy-infused art, Bio-energy, for human health associated with our living environment. For more information on his unique Bio-environmental energy, refer to web site Programming Design.

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