Ayad Amin, the newest member since joining EDG in March 2008, brings10 years of experience in architecture and urban planning with an international perspective, having worked in regions including Iraq, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to the United States.
After graduating from the University of Technology-Baghdad, Iraq, with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture and a Masters Degree in Urban Design, Mr. Amin became involved in architectural work ranging from residential and commercial to educational projects, and continues to actively advocate and participate in the production of eco-friendly designed projects.
His expertise in 2D and 3D modeling with a creative and integral approach to presentation, in addition to his experience bringing a project through to construction documents, has made Mr. Amin an integral member of the EDG team.
Charles Greenberg, AIA, has diversified experience in providing design and project management for a wide variety of projects. He has worked extensively in construction management and in the field, providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of highly successful projects.
A principal with EDG Architects since 2004 and previously between 1988 to 1990, Mr. Greenberg has been involved in residential projects from design through the completion of their construction including rehabilitative housing, multifamily housing and other related architectural projects.
Mr. Greenberg received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1966 and from Central University in Caracas, Venezuela in 1974. He worked for a Washington, D.C. Architectural/ Engineering firm prior to EDG Architects. Mr. Greenberg also resided and worked professionally in both Venezuela and the U.S. Virgin Islands providing design and construction management for residential, commercial and governmental projects there.
Huda Iskandar has nine years of professional architectural practice spanning the globe. Beginning with her extensive experience with sustainable building and green architecture in Lubeck, Germany, where she received a Master’s Degree in Architecture in 1997, she continued to establish her strong design and management skills in the rehabilitation of residential, institutional, and commercial award-winning projects in Israel.
Ms. Iskandar also brought her professional experience to the United States in 2001, joining firms in Texas, Virginia, and eventually Bethesda, Maryland in 2002, where she now practices with EDG Architects. In addition to her experience with green architecture, her wide exposure to sustainable design, project management, and preparation of construction documents contribute to Ms. Iskandar’s integral role as a project team member of EDG.
John J. Maisto, M.Arch., has been with EDG Architects since 1994, serving as an integral project team member and project manager for many residential projects, including: rehabilitative housing, multifamily residential complexes, independent elderly housing, and assisted living and limited care facilities. Duties include on-site surveys for cost estimation, production of construction documents, construction administration, and project management. Since 1996 Mr. Maisto has successfully managed a number of multifamily and assisted living projects from conceptual design through completion of construction.
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the College of William and Mary, Mr. Maisto received a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Maryland in 1993. He has worked since 1990 for several different area architecture firms ranging from sole proprietorships to professional corporations, garnering a wide range of experience.
Recent experiences in project management have combined the increased responsibilities of marketing, scheduling, and extensive client contact with the daily details of architectural practice. A principal with EDG Architects since 2004, Mr. Maisto is active in ensuring that the conception and execution of a building flows smoothly throughout all phases of the design process.
Thomas Shaw has worked with EDG since 2000 and brings practical experience from working in the construction field and serving in the U.S. Army. He is involved on a daily basis in the architecture output of the office from schematic design through construction documentation.
Mr. Shaw received his B.A. in Industrial Design from The Columbus College of Art and Design in 1990. During his time in the military, he continued pursue his education in design, architecture, and related subjects. His creative background and methodical approach to problem solving are invaluable assets to the EDG team.
Elvie Soeprapto has worked with EDG Architects since 2001, beginning as an intern and then continuing as a full-time team member since receiving her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Maryland in 2004. She is an active role player in the design, production, and presentation of the firm’s environmentally conscious residential building projects.
Ms. Soeprapto also has extensive experience in the integration of 3D computer-generated modeling as a dynamic tool in the creative design process, adding to her versatility in various roles that enables her to be an integral team member on multiple projects on a daily basis.
Donald E. Tucker, a principal of EDG Architects since 1974, has been responsible for the design and production of projects ranging from single-family residences and small group homes to large commercial and multi-family residential complexes. Mr. Tucker is a recognized expert in the programming, design and production of multi-family, elderly cohousing and special user housing with an extensive portfolio of successful projects. His knowledge of real estate development also enables him to assist clients with site procurement, feasibility studies, financing, and development coordination.
Prior to 1974, Mr. Tucker was associated with several prominent architectural firms in Philadelphia and San Francisco. He received his Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of New Mexico in 1968 and was subsequently awarded a Fellowship in Urban Design at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a Masters Degree in Architecture in 1970.
In addition, Mr. Tucker has taught Architecture at Temple University, lectured at numerous conferences and written articles on affordable housing and elderly housing design. He is a principal of AHD, Inc., a developer of affordable housing. He is an experienced architect and developer and is thoroughly familiar with activities required to bring a project successfully from conception to completion.
Scott Wilets, AIA, joined the EDG team in September 2006. An architect with almost 20 years of experience, he has worked on multiple residential, commercial and health care projects since graduating from the University of Maryland in 1989 where he obtained his Masters Degree in Architecture.
Registered in Maryland and the District of Columbia, Mr. Wilets brings a host of abilities to the firm including professional architectural photography and experience in several CAD and graphics programs. His commitment to the profession includes being on the Board and Executive Committee at the Potomac Valley AIA and volunteering for several educational seminars and student juries.
Having worked at several architectural firms and with an educational background that featured multiple study abroad programs, Mr. Wilets brings an open perspective to the EDG team.
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