Marc is both NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. And though "sustainable building" is still a relatively new concept architecturally-speaking, "We've been interested in that from the get-go, " Marc said. Philosophically, "It is the social responsibility of the architect to develop projects which not only blend into the fabric of the community but also the environment, " he added.
But green building also just makes a lot of sense, in many different respects. The principles behind LEED help guide Marc's designs - for example, replacing materials that have chemicals that can off-gas and pollute indoor air quality. It can be economical as well, saving the client money down the line with energy-efficient building materials. Educating his clients of their options in the design process is invaluable.
Some options are just a matter of swapping one material for another. Whitman Architectural Design is also opening a new office in Downtown Ventura on East Main Street, and will maintain its office in Ojai on West Topa Topa Street.
But green building also just makes a lot of sense, in many different respects. The principles behind LEED help guide Marc's designs - for example, replacing materials that have chemicals that can off-gas and pollute indoor air quality. It can be economical as well, saving the client money down the line with energy-efficient building materials. Educating his clients of their options in the design process is invaluable.
Some options are just a matter of swapping one material for another. Whitman Architectural Design is also opening a new office in Downtown Ventura on East Main Street, and will maintain its office in Ojai on West Topa Topa Street.
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Marc also designs with the acknowledgement that we live and work in an area where wildfires are a reality.
Between the devastation that the Thomas Fire caused and new, stricter building codes, folks looking to rebuild their homes had their work cut out for them.
But having worked in the area for more than a quarter-century, Marc and his team understand how to get through the complicated permitting process.
Between the devastation that the Thomas Fire caused and new, stricter building codes, folks looking to rebuild their homes had their work cut out for them.
But having worked in the area for more than a quarter-century, Marc and his team understand how to get through the complicated permitting process.
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Whether it's a Thomas Fire rebuild or just another residential or commercial project, he added, It is our responsibility to our clients to develop economically efficient structures which will stand the test of time.
We are the conduit and translator of thoughts from our clients to the built environment.
And Marc is a master translator.
It's where his artistic background comes in and shines, bringing to life his clients' visions without having to wait for a computer rendering.
We are the conduit and translator of thoughts from our clients to the built environment.
And Marc is a master translator.
It's where his artistic background comes in and shines, bringing to life his clients' visions without having to wait for a computer rendering.
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As a resident of the Ojai Valley since childhood.
With his intuitive sense of balance, rhythm, shapes and interacting forms, Marc Whitman is known as a significant contributor to the Art of Architecture.
After graduating from Nordhoff High School in Ojai in 1976, Marc went on to Arizona State University and received a Bachelor of Architecture in 1981.
In 1989 he became licensed with the State of California and a member of American Institute of Architecture.
He has received both N.C.A.R.B and LEED certification.
With his intuitive sense of balance, rhythm, shapes and interacting forms, Marc Whitman is known as a significant contributor to the Art of Architecture.
After graduating from Nordhoff High School in Ojai in 1976, Marc went on to Arizona State University and received a Bachelor of Architecture in 1981.
In 1989 he became licensed with the State of California and a member of American Institute of Architecture.
He has received both N.C.A.R.B and LEED certification.
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