Chris Sgarzi, AIA, LEED AP, is the founder and president of Sgarzi Associates, Inc.
EDUCATION
Tulane University School of Architecture, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture
Architectural Association
Year Abroad Honors Study Program, London, England
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sasaki Associates, Watertown, MA
Senior Associate & Associate Director, Sports Facilities Design Group
Genesis Planners, Waltham, MA
Vice President
Earl Flansburgh + Associates, Boston, MA
Associate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Boston Society of Architects (BSA)
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate Holder (NCARB)
- U.S. Green Building Council Member
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
- York College of Pennsylvania Sport Management Advisory Board
- Society for College & University Planning (SCUP)
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLISHED ARTICLES
- “How Important Are Sports Master Plans for Smaller Schools?,” College Planning & Management magazine
- “Is it Feasible?,” Athletic Management magazine; co-authored with Dr. Matthew J. Robinson, University of Delaware
- “Facility Do’s and Don’ts When Planning Your Facility,” Athletic Business Conference
- “Facility Do’s and Don’ts When Planning Your Facility, Part 2,” Athletic Business Conference
- “Campus Athletic and Recreational Facilities,” Harvard Graduate School of Design Professional Development Course
- “Addressing Community Concerns: The Facility Planning Process,” National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC WORK
- Town of Concord Planning Board, Member, present
- West Concord Task Force, Member, present
- Concord-Carlisle Youth Soccer, Coach, 2006-present
- Vincent Sgarzi Memorial Scholarship Committee, Member, 1992-present
- Build Thoreau School Committee, Co-Chair, 2003-2004
- Rebuilding Together® Boston, Advisory Board Member, 2001-2004
- Town of Concord School Building Committee, Member, 2000-2007
- Christmas in April*Boston, President, 1997-1999
- Christmas in April*Boston, Board of Directors, 1992-2000
- Taskforce to End Homelessness, Boston Society of Architects, Member, 1991-1999
