Type Of Business:
Design Firm
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. MacDonald's expertise is in architecture and digital technology.
Major Product/SVS:
Residential and Commercial Landscaping, Architecture, Urban Design
Hobbies/Sports:
Jogging, Traveling, Attending the Theater, Ballet
Education Degrees:
Robert S. Brown ’52 Faculty Traveling Fellowship, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1999-2000); Master's Degree in Architecture, Harvard University (1992); Coursework in Diploma Unit Extension Studies, Architectural Association, London (1988); Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle (1987); Coursework in Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (1983)
Industry:
Architecture & Design
Date of Distinction:
10/22/2009
Work History:
Associate Professor of Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design (2006-Present); Assistant Professor of Architecture, Graduate School of Design (2001-2006); Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture, Graduate School of Design (2000-2001); Clinical Associate Professor of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1998-2001); Adjunct Assistant Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1996-1998)
Charity:
Local AIDS Action Committee; Board Member, Various Museums; Volunteer, Anti-Violence Campaign Fund; ICA New Group Steering Committee; Fellow, Institute for Urban Design; Advisor, LEF Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and dedication.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his childhood interest in architecture.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. MacDonald has maintained his position as an associate professor at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design for 10 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Projects, Overseeing Design Work, Teaching at Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Awards/Honors:
China's Most Successful Design Award, Johnson & Johnson Olympic Games Pavilion, Beijing, People's Republic of China, (2009); Good Design Award, California Academy of Sciences (2009); Vanguard Award, Architecture Magazine (2008); Best New Practice Award, New York Chapter, American Institute of Architects (2008); Progressive Architecture Awards Citation (1994); Design Award, Boston Society of Architects (1993); Design Award, American Society of Landscape Architects (1992)