Mark Paskanik, AIA

Mark Paskanik, AIA, helps life science organizations make better decisions about laboratories.

With more than 25 years of experience and over 25 million square feet of laboratory planning experience, Mark advises pharmaceutical, biotech, and research organizations on the planning and design of R&D, QC, GMP, BSL, and vivarium facilities.

His expertise bridges science, operations, engineering, and architecture, helping clients align facility investments with research goals, manufacturing requirements, and long-term business strategy. Mark is particularly passionate about laboratory workflow, user engagement, flexibility, automation readiness, and creating environments that improve both scientific outcomes and operational performance.

Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Mark enjoys collaborating with clients, owner representatives, project managers, and design teams to solve complex challenges and bring ambitious visions to life.

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.