Mark Sarkisian

PE, SE, NAE, LEED AP BD+C

Structural and Seismic Engineering Partner

San Francisco

Education

Master of Science in Structural Engineering, Lehigh University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Connecticut Laurea Ad Honorem (Honorary Master’s Degree) Politecnico di Milano Honorary Doctor of Science, Clarkson University
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Professional Engineer: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin (United States); Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario (Canada) Structural Engineer: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, Nebraska, Utah, Washington Civil Engineer: Alaska, California, Nevada, Washington LEED Accredited Professional BD+C Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator
Community Involvement

Lifetime Member, International Association for Life Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCA), 2023 Fellow, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), 2016 Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Member, American Institute of Steel Construction, San Francisco Board of Governors, American Society of Civil Engineers Member, Architectural Engineering Institute California Historical Society Cal Poly Industry Advisory Board Member, China Civil Engineering Society Steering Committee Member, Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Executive Board Member, International Association for Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, International Chairman, Subcommittee on Tall Steel Buildings Board of Directors, San Francisco Heritage, 2005-2014 Member, Shanghai Association for Science and Technology Member Member, San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) State of California Emergency Services MemberPost-Earthquake Safety Assessment Program Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Member, Structural Engineers Association of California Structural Engineering Certification Board Bronze Member, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Member, International Association for Bridge & Structural Engineers Member, International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Member, National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying MEmber, Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
Studio San Francisco
Areas of Expertise Civic + Government, Commercial, Hospitality, Mixed Use, Residential, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Tall Buildings

Mark's Details

Education

Master of Science in Structural Engineering, Lehigh University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Connecticut Laurea Ad Honorem (Honorary Master’s Degree) Politecnico di Milano Honorary Doctor of Science, Clarkson University
Select Affiliations

Professional Engineer: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin (United States); Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario (Canada) Structural Engineer: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, Nebraska, Utah, Washington Civil Engineer: Alaska, California, Nevada, Washington LEED Accredited Professional BD+C Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator
Community Involvement

Lifetime Member, International Association for Life Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCA), 2023 Fellow, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), 2016 Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Member, American Institute of Steel Construction, San Francisco Board of Governors, American Society of Civil Engineers Member, Architectural Engineering Institute California Historical Society Cal Poly Industry Advisory Board Member, China Civil Engineering Society Steering Committee Member, Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Executive Board Member, International Association for Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, International Chairman, Subcommittee on Tall Steel Buildings Board of Directors, San Francisco Heritage, 2005-2014 Member, Shanghai Association for Science and Technology Member Member, San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) State of California Emergency Services MemberPost-Earthquake Safety Assessment Program Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Member, Structural Engineers Association of California Structural Engineering Certification Board Bronze Member, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Member, International Association for Bridge & Structural Engineers Member, International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Member, National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying MEmber, Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
Studio San Francisco
Areas of Expertise Civic + Government, Commercial, Hospitality, Mixed Use, Residential, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Tall Buildings

Mark Sarkisian brings a wealth of expertise in seismic and structural engineering to every SOM project. From adaptive reuse and seismic retrofits to designing long-span structures and some of the world’s tallest buildings, Mark has established a reputation for leadership in the structural engineering industry.

Innovative structural components and systems are key to improving resiliency and performance of buildings and other structures. The research is fundamental to the development of new ideas. Work inspired by art and nature can lead to a genuine aesthetic of structure as architecture.

Mark holds fourteen U.S. and international patents for high-performance seismic structural mechanisms. In 2021, he was elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, distinguished for his “innovation in efficient and aesthetic design of tall buildings and structures.“ He also received the prestigious Fazlur Rahman Khan Life-Cycle Civil Engineering Medal, in 2014. This honor was presented for his contributions to the design of environmentally responsible structural systems. Additional recognitions include the H.J. Brunnier Lifetime Achievement Award by the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California, in 2015; and the U.S. Department of State’s Service Recognition Award, in 2013.

Mark applies his unparalleled experience by teaching an integrated studio class on the collaborative opportunities in design for students from leading universities. Mark also authored Designing Tall Buildings: Structure as Architecture, published by Routledge, an essential reference guide on the fundamental principles of designing high-rise structures.