Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems
MADAN MEHTAB. Arch, University of Roorkee, IndiaM. Building Science, University of Sydney, AustraliaPh.D., University of Liverpool, U.K. Member of the UT-Arlington faculty since 1985. Licensed Professional Engineer (State of Texas); Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects and Registered Architect; Member, The National Society of Professional Engineers (USA) and the Construction Specification Institute (USA). Graduate Advisor in Architecture, 1986-1991. Previously taught at The School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi as professor, and at The University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as Director of the Architectural Engineering Program. Prior planning, design, and construction practice in New Delhi. Received Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Petroleum and Minerals, 1985, and the Top Award from the Government of India in the Low Cost Housing Design Ideas Competition, 1975. DIANE ARMPRIESTMaster of Architecture, University of Oregon 1997Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Oregon 1983Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Oregon 1983BS Geography, University of Oregon 1972 Professor Armpriest's teaching and research interests are in architectural construction materials and methods, the expression of structure and materials in northwest regional architecture, architectural design, and the relationship between building systems and the natural systems and processes of the site. Associate Professor,Dept. of Architecture, University of Idaho, 2006 to presentAssistant Professor, Dept. of Architecture, University of Idaho, 2001 to 2006Project Manager, Gary Moye Architect, Eugene, Oregon 1997-2001Housing developer/construction manager, non-profit housing projects 1994-96Associate professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 1985-1992 WALTER R. SCARBOROUGH, CSI, AIAVice President and Director of SpecificationsHKS Architects Walter Scarborough has almost 30 years of comprehensive experience in architecture and building construction, and has worked in contract document production, construction contract administration, and architectural specifications.  He has been with HKS (over 1,000 employees, 14 US offices, and 2 international offices) for over 20 years.  Projects he has worked on include a variety of building types: healthcare, office buildings, sports, recreational, convention centers, entertainment, hospitality, justice and detention, educational, and banks. As director of specifications, he is responsible for product research, new master specification development, and maintaining a standard of building product quality; and also has overview responsibilities for a dozen specifiers that produce specifications for HKS projects. EducationBachelor of Architecture, Urban Design OptionTexas Tech University RegistrationRegistered Architect:  Texas AffiliationsCSI - Construction Specifications InstituteAIA - American Institute of Architects CSI CertificationsCDT - Construction Documents TechnologistCCS - Certified Construction SpecifierCCCA - Certified Construction Contract Administrator