DBC Paul Weiner architect builder Bio

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DESCRIPTIVE ABSTRACT

Paul Weiner, a registered architect and licensed residential and commercial general contractor is the principal architect / owner of his Design / Build firm; Design & Building Consultants, Inc.

After relocating from Illinois, Paul studied at the University of Arizona receiving degrees in Environmental Planning and Architecture. His practice has focused primarily on the rehabilitation, redefinition and creation of regionally critical structures. Most of these structures incorporate alternative energy and building systems, including Rammed Earth, Adobe, Native Stone, Straw Bale, Weathered Steel and Concrete as well as various Recycled Building Materials.

In addition to his responsibilities with his firm, he holds the faculty position of Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Arizona, College of Architecture where he teaches in the third year design studio. His most recent courses have focused on land ethics and tectonics.

Paul's residential work has appeared in several publications including Architecture, Fine Homebuilding, Architectural Record and Sunset Magazines. He has written for Fine Homebuilding Magazine and is a contributor to the leading text on Straw Bale construction, The Straw Bale House.

While Paul has focused primarily on residential projects some locally visible public projects include; El Presidio Inn Bed and Breakfast, Educational and Animal Care Facilities at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Rincon Market and the Old Pueblo Grill, formerly the Cottonwood Café.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science / Agriculture, University of Arizona, 1977
Emphasis: Land Use Studies, Evaluation of Critical and Significant Environments
Environmental Planning and Psychology of Human/Nature Relationship

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Arizona, 1984
Emphasis: Residential Design, Alternative Building Systems and Regional Desert Architecture

WORK HISTORY

1976 - 77
Pima County Planning and Zoning
Environmental Planning Consultant
Compiled natural resource inventories for various county plans.
Worked to establish criteria for assessing development impact on natural systems.

1978 - 84
Residential Designer / Carpenter / Builder
Designed and built several, small residential projects while pursuing a degree in Architecture.

1984 - present
Design + Building Consultants, Inc.
Owner / Principal Architect / Builder

2001- present
University of Arizona, Adjunct Lecturer, College of Architecture Faculty

LICENSES

Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, Registered Architect # 28540

Arizona Registrar of Contractors Residential B License # 069284-004

Arizona Registrar of Contractors Commercial B License # 100-186



	bio DESCRIPTIVE ABSTRACT Paul Weiner, a registered architect and licensed residential and commercial general contractor is the principal architect / owner of his Design / Build firm; Design & Building Consultants, Inc. After relocating from Illinois, Paul studied at the University of Arizona receiving degrees in Environmental Planning and Architecture. His practice has focused primarily on the rehabilitation, redefinition and creation of regionally critical structures. Most of these structures incorporate alternative energy and building systems, including Rammed Earth, Adobe, Native Stone, Straw Bale, Weathered Steel and Concrete as well as various Recycled Building Materials. In addition to his responsibilities with his firm, he holds the faculty position of Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Arizona, College of Architecture where he teaches in the third year design studio. His most recent courses have focused on land ethics and tectonics. Paul's residential work has appeared in several publications including Architecture, Fine Homebuilding, Architectural Record and Sunset Magazines. He has written for Fine Homebuilding Magazine and is a contributor to the leading text on Straw Bale construction, The Straw Bale House. While Paul has focused primarily on residential projects some locally visible public projects include; El Presidio Inn Bed and Breakfast, Educational and Animal Care Facilities at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Rincon Market and the Old Pueblo Grill, formerly the Cottonwood Café. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science / Agriculture, University of Arizona, 1977 Emphasis: Land Use Studies, Evaluation of Critical and Significant Environments Environmental Planning and Psychology of Human/Nature Relationship Bachelor of Architecture, University of Arizona, 1984 Emphasis: Residential Design, Alternative Building Systems and Regional Desert Architecture WORK HISTORY 1976 - 77 Pima County Planning and Zoning Environmental Planning Consultant Compiled natural resource inventories for various county plans. Worked to establish criteria for assessing development impact on natural systems. 1978 - 84 Residential Designer / Carpenter / Builder Designed and built several, small residential projects while pursuing a degree in Architecture. 1984 - present Design + Building Consultants, Inc. Owner / Principal Architect / Builder 2001- present University of Arizona, Adjunct Lecturer, College of Architecture Faculty LICENSES Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, Registered Architect # 28540 Arizona Registrar of Contractors Residential B License # 069284-004 Arizona Registrar of Contractors Commercial B License # 100-186