Summary     

A native San Franciscan, Daniel Macdonald received a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California at Berkeley after serving as an aircrewman with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. 

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He has been involved with architectural projects throughout the United States since 1977. 

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His diversified experience ranges from major corporate office facilities to numerous commercial/retail mixed-use projects, civic, educational, assisted living, and custom, single and multi-family residential buildings.

 

Education

Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley 1979

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley 1977

 

Architectural Registrations

 

California (initial state of licensure) 1982  C12671

8+ other States (individual State’s information available upon request)

 

Professional Organizations

 

American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certificate Holder

 

Community Service

City of Novato

• Downtown Facade Improvement Program Committee - Joint Chairman

• Citizens Advisory Committee for Grant Avenue Improvements – Member

• Permit Streamlining Committee - Member

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Novato Chamber of Commerce

• Economic Development Committee - Member

 

City of San Rafael, Redevelopment Agency

• Downtown Vision Committee” Member

• Pro Bono Ideas for Fourth Street Improvements -Participant/Submitter

• Julia Street Design Subcommittee - Member and Host

• San Rafael Gateway Committee - Member

 

Novato Youth Center

• Audit Committee - Member 2005-Present