Tom Jaleski
ICC
Director + Managing Principal
Areas of Expertise
OR
Tom is a Director and Managing Principal with over three decades of project experience with regulatory agencies across the U.S. He has authored code appeals, alternates and variances to resolve complex issues, resulting in savings to clients while ensuring the primary goal of safety for the occupants. Tom is an expert in accessibility and code regulations for high-rise, healthcare, residential, assembly, commercial, public and aviation facilities. He has a solid reputation for clearly communicating project challenges and delivering efficient solutions to each design team and jurisdiction he works with. His knowledge of historically compliant code regulations combined with current building and fire code developments offers current life safety benefits and predictive scenarios for future maintenance and renovations. Tom is skilled at thoughtfully managing all the specific and high priority needs of a team and project including fire science assessments, computer modeling, egress and other life safety concerns.
Education / Certifications
- Master of Architecture, Southern California Institute of Architecture
- Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kentucky
- Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plan Reviewer, International Code Council (ICC)
- Certified Building Plans Examiner, International Code Council (ICC)
- Licensed Architect: OR, AK, WA, NY
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Turning shipping containers into affordable housing
5 Dec 2023
Nearly four million new homes worldwide are needed to keep up with population growth. Re-used shipping containers are one common-sense option for providing sustainable and affordable modular housing for almost anyone, anywhere in the world.