David Zaiser, AIA

A recognized expert and leader in higher education design, David leads project teams and plans, directs and executes projects in the higher education and science and technology markets throughout the eastern United States. With more than 30 years of experience, he has led a broad cross-section of successful, award-winning projects on more than three dozen college and university campuses. His expansive portfolio includes teaching and learning spaces, library projects, laboratory renovations, dining facilities, art studios, theatres, student housing and student activity spaces.

David uses an evidence-based approach to campus programming, planning and design and is interested in how research into learning, cognition and student success can inform the design of effective learning environments. Active in the industry, he has co-chaired several conferences for, and is an active member of, the Society for College and University Planning.