Résumé

Partner, Snyder Hartung Kane Strauss Architects, Seattle, WA.

Partner, SHKS Architects, Seattle, WA. His resume summarized his general areas of professional interest: "David concentrates on the repair, renovation and remodeling of historic buildings. With over 35 years of experience in architecture and design, he has developed exceptional skills in interdisciplinary coordination and design within historic contexts."

Teaching

Affiliate Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Seattle (UW), Seattle, WA. At the UW, he has taught graduate design studios and architectural theory seminars.

Professional Activities

Registered Architect in the State of WA, 1988.

Certified LEED Accredited Professional, 2005.

Registered Architect in the State of OR, 2014.

Registered Architect in the State of ID, 2017.

Member, Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), Polished Apple Awards Jury, 2020.

Member, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Seattle, WA.

Past President, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Board of Directors, Seattle, WA, 2013-2015.

Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Member, International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).

Member, Society for College and University Planning.

Member, Association for Preservation Technology,

Member, Association for Preservation Technology, Technical Committee on Modern Heritage.

Member, Association for Preservation Technology, Sustainable Preservation Committee.

College

B.A., University of Pennsylvania (Penn), Philadelphia, PA, 1979.

M.Arch., University of Washington, Seattle (UW), Seattle, WA, 1985.

M.S., University of Pennsylvania (Penn), Philadelphia, PA, 1992.

Ph.D., Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1999.

Relocation

Born in New Jersey, Strauss has also lived in Philadelphia, PA, before settling in Seattle, WA.

Spouse

He wed Judith Swain.

Biographical Notes

Member, Whatcom Museum of History and Art, Board of Directors, Bellingham, WA.

Member, Snohomish and South Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Resource Advisory Committee, 2018- .

Member, Seattle Public Library Foundation and Board, Seattle, WA, 2018- .