Mark Paskanik, AIA

Mark is a lab planner and licensed architect with over 25 years of experience in visioning, programming, planning, and designing research facilities worldwide. He has planned more than 25 million square feet of laboratory space, from wet to dry labs, with specialties in BSL, GMP, and vivaria.

A forward-thinking strategist, Mark approaches each project holistically, considering both the physical infrastructure and the surrounding ecosystem. By integrating industry best practices and fostering collaborative environments, he ensures the success and sustainability of every lab he designs.

Mark is a respected thought leader in the field. He writes and speaks regularly on laboratory design, serves as a peer reviewer for the National Institutes of Health, and sits on the advisory board for several organizations. He is a founding board member of the NC-Triangle Chapter of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and a Fellow at CRB.

Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Mark continues to elevate the standards of laboratory design by delivering spaces that inspire breakthroughs and advance scientific discovery.