mike20aMichael F. Malinowski AIA 2012-2014 Regional Director, California Michael F. Malinowski has been providing adaptive historic re-use, urban infill, affordable housing, single family residential, and commercial revitalization design solutions for 34 years as principal of Applied Architecture, Sacramento CA. Some projects of note include the WAL (Warehouse Artist Lofts, 2015), a mixed Use Adaptive Reuse of a National Register Sacramento Landmark; Galt Place (2011), mixed use urban infill with a widely published wood podium design; Globe Mill (Sacramento CA, 2008), historic adaptive reuse of an abandoned grain mill and silo complex. Mike is an alumnus of the University of Michigan (BSArch 1974; MArch 1977) who has been involved with the AIA for more than 35 years. Prior to his election to the National Board, Michael served as VP Communications and Public Affairs for the AIA California Council where he launched a new WordPress web platform, AIACC Social Networking, and virtual meeting protocols. President of the AIA Central Valley Chapter (2008), Mike founded its “Code Conversation” Program (2003-present) which forged a partnership relationship between the AIACV and regional building jurisdictions. A volunteer with the City of Sacramento for decades, Michael has chaired it’s Development Oversight Commission (1997-2007), Preservation Board (1985-1990), and Design Review Boards (1980-1985). Process streamlining has been an on-going focus of his public service. In 2009, Michael was presented the National AIA Grassroots Excellence Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution for his organizational efficiency innovations for the AIACV. In 2012, Michael launched the web platform PermitStreamline.Com to support and promote the leadership role of architects across the country in implementing streamlining measures appropriate to their local communities. Through 2014 Michael is leading Permit Streamlining programs at many locations including Denver’s AIA Convention, Minneapolis, Portland OR, Sonoma County, Sacramento and Long Beach CA, Charlotte, NC, and Baltimore, MD. Mike has helped inform citizens in his community about what architects do through public classes in such venues as the Learning Exchange and Community College; public speaking, and community pro-bono service to non-profits. In 2008, Michael was named one of the Sacramento Region’s “100 Most Influential Persons” (Sacramento Magazine). Michael is presently working with a dedicated team focused on the launch of the first Professional Architectural Program in California’s Central Valley, using a new paradigm that will integrate education, practice experience and licensure.
