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DON TOMASI, AIA, LEED AP

Senior Principal

Don has a particular interest in architecture in the public realm; he enjoys the opportunity to design environments that provide venues for learning, social interaction and wellness. He believes the best projects are the result of an intensely collaborative design process and that well-conceived architecture should be thoughtful while embracing new ideas and technologies.

Hailing from a family of architects, Don’s father founded the firm in 1965, and his brother is the founding partner of an architectural office in Los Angeles. Don has been a Principal since 1986, taking over from his father and then helping oversee the growth of the firm from a small practice to the current staff of 50 at TLCD Architecture. He has been responsible for dozens of educational, medical, public and private sector projects – many of which have received regional and statewide recognition. Don was the firm’s first LEED® Accredited Professional and he is a strong advocate for sustainable design. He has been active in the local and state chapters of the AIA and is involved with several community organizations.

Don has his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington. He is a licensed architect in California, LEED Accredited Professional, and NCARB Certificate holder. An advocate for local architects, Don is also the Founder and Director of the AIARE Scholarship Fund.

Article written by Don: Evidenced-Based Design in Schools: Classroom Design and Academic Achievement