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Dr. Mark David Major, AICP, CNU-A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning<\/p>\n

College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

m.major@qu.edu.qa<\/p>\n

DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE FULL CV HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Mark David Major, AICP, CNU-A <\/b>is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Qatar University. He has more than two decades of experience in architecture, urban design and planning, real estate development, and business. Mark is the recognized Founder of International Space Syntax Symposia<\/i> and the leading American expert on space syntax. He is the author of The Syntax of City Space: American Urban Grids<\/i> (2018, Routledge Books) and the\u00a0Poor Richard<\/i>\u00a0series (Forum Books, 2012, 2014, and 2017) of almanacs for architects and planners.<\/p>\n

EDUCATION<\/p>\n

Doctorate of Philosophy in Architecture<\/b> April 2015<\/p>\n

Dissertation Title: Relentless Magnificence: The American Regular Grid<\/i><\/p>\n

Professor Alan Penn\/Professor Bill Hillier (PhD Tutors)<\/p>\n

The Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning<\/p>\n

University College London London, UK<\/p>\n

Certificate in Education for Teachers of Architecture<\/b> November 1994<\/p>\n

The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies<\/p>\n

University College London London, UK<\/p>\n

Master of Science in Architecture: Advanced Architectural Studies<\/b> November 1993<\/p>\n

Thesis Title: Space and Racial Re-segregation in the American City <\/i>GPA: B<\/p>\n

Professor Bill Hillier (MSc Thesis Tutor)<\/p>\n

The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies<\/p>\n

University of London London, UK<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Arts in History<\/b> August 1991<\/p>\n

Double Major: Design (Architecture) <\/i>GPA: 3.0\/4.0<\/p>\n

College of Architecture<\/p>\n

Clemson University Clemson, SC<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Arts in Design (Architecture)<\/b> May 1991<\/p>\n

Double Major: History <\/i>GPA: 3.0\/4.0<\/p>\n

College of Liberal Arts<\/p>\n

Clemson University Clemson, SC<\/p>\n

TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n

Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design <\/b>September 2017 – present<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering<\/p>\n

Qatar University Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

Courses Taught (2017-2021)<\/p>\n

Fall 2021: ARCT 210 Perspective, Shade and Shadow, ARCT 211 Architectural Design Studio I, MUPD 600 Planning Theory, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design, DENG 699 PhD Thesis<\/p>\n

Summer 2021: ARCT 400 Practical Training 1, ARCT 500 Practical Training 2<\/p>\n

Spring 2021: ARCT 512 Senior Project, MUPD 611 Urban Economics, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design, DENG 699 PhD Thesis<\/p>\n

Fall 2020: ARCT 210 Perspective, Shade and Shadow, ARCT 211 Architectural Design Studio I, MUPD 620 Urban and Regional Land Use, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design, DENG 699 PhD Thesis<\/p>\n

Spring 2020: ARCT 420 Environment-Behavior Studies, ARCT 512 Senior Project, MUPD 611 Urban Economics, MUPD 654 Urban Transportation Systems, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design, DENG 699 PhD Thesis<\/p>\n

Fall 2019: ARCT 211 Architectural Design Studio I, MUPD 620 Urban and Regional Land Use, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design, DENG 699 PhD Thesis<\/p>\n

Summer 2019: ARCT 400 Practical Training 1, ARCT 500 Practical Training 2<\/p>\n

Spring 2019: ARCT 420 Environment-Behavior Studies, ARCT 531 Ethics and Professional Practice, MUPD 611 Urban Economics, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design<\/p>\n

Fall 2018: ARCT 210 Perspective, Shade and Shadow, ARCT 211 Architectural Design Studio I, MUPD 620 Urban and Regional Land Use, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design<\/p>\n

Spring 2018: ARCT 420 Environment-Behavior Studies, ARCT 512 Senior Project, MUPD 611 Urban Economics, MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design<\/p>\n

Fall 2017: ARCT 210 Perspective, Shade and Shadow, ARCT 211 Architectural Design Studio I, MUPD 620 Urban and Regional Land Use<\/p>\n

Professor of Urban Design<\/b> November 2015 – August 2017<\/p>\n

Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA<\/p>\n

Courses taught on the Master of Urban Design (MUD) program include URBA 739: Economics of Urban and Regional Development and URBA 719: Real Estate Regulation and Finance (blended with URBA 739) courses. Participated in undergraduate and graduate studio crits.<\/p>\n

Freelance Instructor <\/b>May 2016 – August 2016<\/p>\n

Planetizen Courses Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n

Four-part \u201cThe American City\u201d course series for Planetizen Courses (courses.planetizen.com): I – A Brief History of the Regular Grid; II – The Invention of a New Scale; III – Learning from the Grid; and, IV – Complexity and Pattern in the City.<\/p>\n

Course Director and Lecturer<\/b> September 1993 – June 2000<\/p>\n

Master of Science in Architecture: Advanced Architectural Studies<\/p>\n

University College London London, UK<\/p>\n

In 3 years, promoted from teaching assistant to Lecturer\/Course Director of the Master of Science in Architecture course as a \u2018core member\u2019 of Bill Hillier and Julienne Hanson\u2019s Space Syntax\/Unit for Architectural Studies group at University College London.<\/p>\n

Course Modules Taught: Principles of Representing and Intervening, Complex Buildings, Urban Transformations<\/p>\n

FUNDED RESEARCH AND GRANTS<\/p>\n

53% Award Success Rate (as of 1 August 2021)<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI, Al-Madhi, Z.K. GA, Graduate Assistant for Generation and Evolution of Neighborhoods Investigated as Urban System Localities of Configurational Inequalities (GA-GENIUS LOCI): Using Space Syntax to Understand Urban Centrality and Neighborhood Structure in Doha, Qatar University Graduate Assistant Application with Raffaello Furlan, PI, Mohamed Kharbeche, PI, Heba O. Tannous, DAUP-CENG-QU, Velina Mirincheva, ARRUS International WLL, Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC), Dana M. Al-Amadi, DAUP-CENG-QU, and Louna H. Albatarani, DAUP-CENG-QU. Start Date: 1 September 2022. Project Duration: 24 months. Status: Under Review.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI\/Project Director, Alalouch, C., co-LPI, Al-Hashim, A., co-LPI, Al-Rumaihi, M., PI, Khamidi, M.F., PI, Al-Saadi, S., PI, Hassanein, M.S.S., PI. Housing Ontology and its Meaning Examined in Space (HOMES): Form and function in traditional and contemporary Qatari and Omani house plans of Doha and Muscat, International Research Collaboration Co-fun (IRRC) Grant with Asma Al-Mohannadi, QU, Department of Social Sciences at Qtar University, Ibrahim Jaidah and Haitham Al-Abri, Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB, Doha, Qatar) and Nadia Maqbool (23 Degrees North, Muscat, Oman) in collaboration with College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman (US$ 253,694). Start Date: 1 January 2022. Projection Duration: 24 months. Status: Under Review and Partially Awarded.<\/p>\n

Fetais, N., LPI, Major, M.D.<\/b>, PI, Ahmad, A.M., PI, Kharbeche, M., PI. Software sYnergy for Non-discursive Topologies in Architectural desXriptions for Users using Interactive Technologies (Syntax IT): Developing the next-generation software tools and Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) in space syntax research, Qatar University High-Impact Collaborative Grant with Khalida L. Marthya, DAUP-CENG-QU, Nick Dalton, Northumbria University, UK and Ruth Conroy Dalton, Lancaster University, UK, Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC), and Noof A. Al-Malki, QU (QAR 598,800). Start Date: 1 January 2022. Project Duration: 24 months. Status: Not Awarded.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI, Furlan, R., PI, Kharbeche, M., PI. Generation and Evolution of Neighborhoods Investigated as Urban System Localities of Configurational Inequalities (GENIUS LOCI): Using Space Syntax to Understand Urban Centrality and Neighborhood Structure in Doha, Qatar University Collaborative Grant (QAR 300,000) with Heba O.. Tannous, DAUP-CENG-QU, Velina Mirincheva, ARRUS International WLL, Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC), Dana M. Al-Amadi, DAUP-CENG-QU, and Louna H. Albatarani, DAUP-CENG-QU. Start Date: 1 January 2022. Project Duration: 24 months. Status: Under Review.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. Configuration and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE3<\/sup>): Space Syntax Modeling of Layout in the Main Library at Qatar University, Qatar University Student Grant (with Aljazi Al-Banai, Ghalya Al-Maadeed, Hanae Taha, and Raghad Alatoom), QUST-x-CENG-2020-xx (QR 10,000). Start Date: 16 August 2020. Project Duration: 3 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI; Ruth Conroy Dalton; PI, Nick Dalton, PI; Velina Mirincheva, Consultant; KINDI Center for Computing Research. Back to the Future: Next Generation Space Syntax Software (Phase 1-3) (Resubmission), Qatar National Research Foundation, <\/b>National Program Research Priorities Cycle 13 Standard (NPRP13-S), NPRP13S-0107-200021 (US $566,642). Start Date: 11 January 2021. Project Duration: 36 months. Status: Not Awarded.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. Space, Time And Natural movement in old Doha (STAND): The morphological case of Souq Waqif (Resubmission). Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) 25th Cycle with Farsana Abdulla Kutty, Haya Mohammed, and Ghazal Shakerpoor, Qatar National Research Foundation, UREP25-002-5-001 (US$15,000). Start Date: August 25, 2019. Project Duration: 12 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI; Mohamed Kharbeche, PI, Noora Fetais, PI; Professor Ali A. Raouf, Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Consultant; Velina Mirincheva, ARRUS International, Consultant. The Doha Syntax, Phase 2: Urban Movement Network Validation of Space Syntax Model of Metropolitan Doha, State of Qatar. Qatar University Collaborative Grant #118 (QR 285,000). Start Date: January 12, 2020. Project Duration: 24 months. Status: In Progress.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI; Ruth Conroy Dalton; PI, Nick Dalton, PI; Velina Mirincheva, Consultant; KINDI Center for Computing Research. Back to the Future: Next Generation Space Syntax Software (Phase 1-3), Qatar National Research Foundation, <\/b>National Program Research Priorities Cycle 12 Standard (NPRP12-S), NPRP12S-0310-190281 (US$ 699,885). Start Date: January 12, 2020. Project Duration: 48 months. Status: Not Awarded.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. Complexity and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE2): The Modular Case of the BCR Corridors at Qatar University, Qatar University Student Grant (with Doha Elsaman, Lolwa Al-Mohannadi, Meera Al-khulifi, and Shaikha Al-Thani), QUST-2-CENG-2019-12, QR 10,000. Start Date: August 25, 2019. Project Duration: 6 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. Space, Time And Natural movement in old Doha (STAND): The morphological case of Souq Waqif. Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) 24th Cycle with Farsana Abdulla Kutty, Haya Mohammed, and Ghazal Shakerpoor, Qatar National Research Foundation, UREP24-066-5-014 (US$15,000). Start Date: August 25, 2019. Project Duration: 12 months. Status: Not Awarded.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. Next Generation Space Syntax Software: A Focused Workshop, Conference and Workshop Sponsorship Program (CWSP) 15th Cycle, Qatar National Research Foundation, CWSP15-W-1009-18042 (US$10,200). Project Duration: 6 months. Status: Not Awarded.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. Post-Occupancy Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment. Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) 23rd Cycle with Alya Al-Marri, Lulwa\u00a0Al-Noaimi, Moza\u00a0Al-Obaidan, Qatar National Research Foundation, UREP23-001-6-001 (US$15,000). Project Duration: 12 months. Status: Not Awarded.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI; Madhavi\u00a0Indraganti, PI; Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad, PI. Post-Occupancy Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment, Qatar University Student Grant (with Alya Al-Marri, Lulwa\u00a0Al-Noaimi, Moza\u00a0Al-Obaidan), QUST-2-CENG-2018-9 (QR 10,000). Start Date: August 26, 2018. Project Duration: 6 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad, LPI; Madhavi\u00a0Indraganti, PI; Major, M.D.<\/b>, PI. Building Information Modeling Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment, Qatar University Student Grant, QUST-2-CENG-2018-8 (QR 10,000). Start Date: August 26, 2018. Project Duration: 6 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

Madhavi\u00a0Indraganti, LPI; Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad, PI, Major, M.D.<\/b>, PI. Thermal Comfort Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment, Qatar University Student Grant, QUST-2-CENG-2018-7 (QR 10,000). Start Date: August 26, 2018. Project Duration: 6 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, LPI. The Doha Syntax: A Configurational Model of Vehicular and Pedestrian Networks in Qatar\u2019s Capital, Qatar University SEED Grant, QUSD-CENG-2018\\2019-4 (QR 100,000). Start Date: February 2018. Project Duration: 16 months. Status: Complete.<\/p>\n

SELECTED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n

2022-present | Sahar Alomari (co-supervisor: Dr. Tarryn Paquet), \u201cConfiguration and Topography in Two MIddle Eastern Cities: Amman, Jordan and Muscat, Oman,\u201d MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design (Start: 9 January 2022)<\/p>\n

2021- | Asmaa Al-Mohannadi (co-supervised with Raffaello Furlan), \u201cHouse Form and Culture in Traditional and Contemporary Qatari Housing,\u201d DENG 699 PhD Thesis (In Progress)<\/p>\n

2021- | Hadeel T. Salaheldin (co-supervisor: Dr. Ahmad M. Ahmad), \u201cEvaluating the Walkability Characteristics of Three Doha Metro Stations,\u201d MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design (In Progress)<\/p>\n

2020-2021 | Abida H. Khan, \u201cDimensions of Change from a Fishing Village to a Heritage Marketplace: A Study of Souq Al-Wakrah, Qatar,\u201d MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design<\/p>\n

2019- | Aisha Ahmed Al Asiri (co-supervisor: Djamel Boussaa), \u201cThe Role of Heritage Districts and Spatial Networks in Fostering Sustainable Urban Regeneration – The Case of Old Doha, State of Qatar,\u201d DENG 699 PhD Thesis (In Progress)<\/p>\n

2019 | Heba O. Tannous, \u201cTraditional Markets in Context: A Morphological Comparison of Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar and Mutrah Souq in Muscat, Oman,\u201d MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design. External examiner (Professor Margarita Greene, School of Architecture at Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile) cited the Master\u2019s Thesis as \u201coutstanding\u201d compared to international standards for research into the built environment.<\/p>\n

2017 | Asmaa Al-Mohannadi (co-supervised with Raffaello Furlan), \u201cSocio-Cultural Factors Shaping The Spatial Form Of Traditional And Contemporary Housing In Qatar: A Comparative Analysis Based On Space Syntax,\u201d MUPD 760 Thesis Focus on Urban Design. External examiner (Professor Neil Sipe, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Queensland in Australia) cited the Master\u2019s Thesis as \u201cexcellent\u201d compared to international standards for research into the built environment.<\/p>\n

1999 | Shibu Karthik Raman, \u201cCommunities And Spatial Culture: A Case Study Of Ahmedabad, India,\u201d Master Of Science In Architecture (Advanced Architectural Studies), University College London.<\/p>\n

1998 | Maria Doxa, \u201cMorphologies Of Movement And Co-Presence In Interior Public Space: The Royal Festival Hall And The National Theatre,\u201d Master Of Science In Architecture (Advanced Architectural Studies), University College London.<\/p>\n

1998 | Stefania Maniati, \u201cTwelve Public Spaces In Plaka, Athens: An Analysis Of Public Space Using Space Syntax,\u201d Master Of Science In Architecture (Advanced Architectural Studies), University College London.<\/p>\n

1998 | Nikolaos Sarris, \u201cOriginal Theories, Conventional Layouts: A Comparative Analysis Of Theory And Practice In Eight Houses By Peter Eisenman Using Space Syntax,\u201d Master Of Science In Architecture (Advanced Architectural Studies), University College London.<\/p>\n

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES<\/p>\n

Mark David Major<\/b> is a certified planner (#018666) of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) since May 2003, an accredited member of the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU-A) since 2015, and Licentiate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), United Kingdom since 2019. He is also a Lifetime Member of the – International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) since 2020.<\/p>\n

BLIND-REFEREE REVIEWER FOR JOURNALS<\/p>\n

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering <\/i>(2021)<\/p>\n

Journal of Urban Planning and Development<\/i> (2020-2021)<\/p>\n

Urban Forestry and Urban Greening<\/i> (2020)<\/p>\n

Urban Design International<\/i> (2019-2020)<\/p>\n

Chapter, Tropical Constrained Environments, Sustainable Adaptations: Businesses and Communities <\/i>(Springer, 2020)<\/p>\n

International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences <\/i>(2020)<\/p>\n

Urban Design International<\/i> (2019)<\/p>\n

Landscape and Planning<\/i> (2018)<\/p>\n

Arts and Humanities in Higher Education <\/i>(2018)<\/p>\n

Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design (1999)<\/i><\/p>\n

Book, Archetypes of Urbanism: A Method for the Esthetic Design of Cities <\/i>by Thomas Thiis-Evensen (Aschehoug AS, 1998)<\/p>\n

BLIND-PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS<\/p>\n

Khan, A.H., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O. (2021) \u201cTradition, Transformation, and Re-creation in Two Marketplaces: Souq Al Wakrah and Souq Waqif, Qatar,\u201d Habitat International<\/i>, 116, 102438, ISSN 0197-3975, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.habitatint.2021.102438.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2021) \u201c\u2018Excavating\u2019 Pruitt-Igoe using space syntax,\u201d Architectural Research Quarterly (arq)<\/i>, Cambridge University Press, 25(1), 55-68, doi: 10.1017\/S1359135521000130.<\/p>\n

Tannous, H.O., Major, M.D., <\/b>Furlan, R. (2021) \u201cAccessibility of Green Spaces in a Metropolitan Network: Using Space Syntax to Objectively Evaluate the Spatial Locations of Parks and Promenades in Doha, State of Qatar,\u201d Urban Forestry & Urban Greening<\/i>, 58(2021), https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1618866720307093, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ufug.2020.126892.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O. (2021) \u201cThe Body at the Center of Our Design Universe,\u201d International Conference on the 4th Game Set and Match (GSM4Q-2019)<\/i>, Doha, Qatar, 6-7 February 2019, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.29117\/gsm4q.2019.0009.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O., Al-Thani, S., Hasan, M., Khan, A., Salaheldin, H. (2020) \u201cMacro- and Micro-scale Modeling of Multi-modal Transportation Spatial Networks in the City-State of Doha, Qatar,\u201d 56th ISOCARP Virtual World Planning Congress<\/i>, International Society of City and Regional Planners, November 2020-February 2021, Doha, Qatar, https:\/\/doha2020.isocarp.org\/paper-platform\/abstract\/public\/51\/macro-and-micro-scale-modeling-of-multi-modal-transportation-spatial-networks-in-the-city-state-of-doha-qatar.<\/p>\n

Tannous, H.O., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Furlan, R. (2020) \u201cAccessibility of Green Spaces Within the Spatial Metropolitan Network of Doha, State of Qatar,\u201d 56th ISOCARP Virtual World Planning Congress<\/i>, International Society of City and Regional Planners, November 2020-February 2021, Doha, Qatar, https:\/\/doha2020.isocarp.org\/paper-platform\/abstract\/public\/50\/accessibility-of-green-spaces-within-the-spatial-metropolitan-network.<\/p>\n

Khan, A., Major, M.D.<\/b> (2020) \u201cFrom Residential Village to Heritage Marketplace: Evaluating morphological transformations and their use consequences over time in the historic settlement of Al-Wakrah, Qatar,\u201d 56th ISOCARP Virtual World Planning Congress<\/i>, International Society of City and Regional Planners, November 2020-February 2021, Doha, Qatar, https:\/\/doha2020.isocarp.org\/paper-platform\/abstract\/public\/54\/from-residential-village-to-heritage-marketplace-evaluating-morphological-transformations-and-their-use-consequences-over-time-in-the-historic-settlement-of-al-wakrah-qatar.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O., Elsaman, D., Al-Mohannadi, L, Al-Khulifi, M., Al-Thani, S. (2020) \u201cComplexity in the Built Environment: Wayfinding Difficulties in the Modular Design of Qatar University\u2019s Most Iconic Building,\u201d Special Issue on Defining and Debating on Smart Cities or Smart Buildings, Smart Cities: An Integrated Framework to Measure Smart City Readiness<\/i>, 3(3), 952-977; doi:10.3390\/smartcities3030048, https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2624-6511\/3\/3\/48.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Elsaman, D., Al-Mohannadi, L, Al-Khulifi, M., Al-Thani, S. (2020) \u201cComplexity and Use in the Built Environment: Post-occupancy Evaluation and Proposed Design Alterations for Qatar University\u2019s Most Iconic Building\u201d (Short Paper), 12th International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium (IEEES-12 Virtual Conference) Proceedings<\/i> (Y. Bicer, M.A. Ezan, I. Dincer, Eds), 22-24 December 2020, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, 10-14, ISBN: 978-625-409-817-8, https:\/\/www.hbku.edu.qa\/sites\/default\/files\/1proceedings.pdf.<\/p>\n

Al-Mohannadi, A., Furlan R., Major, M.D.<\/b> (2020) \u201cA Cultural Heritage Framework for Preserving Qatari Vernacular Domestic Architecture,\u201d Special Issue on Space Syntax Theory, Methods and Applications, Sustainability: Sustainable Urban and Rural Development<\/i>, 12(18), 7295, doi:10.3390\/su12187295, https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2071-1050\/12\/18\/7295.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O., (2020) \u201cForm and Function in Two Traditional Markets of the Middle East: Souq Mutrah and Souq Waqif,\u201d Special Issue on Space Syntax Theory, Methods and Applications, Sustainability: Sustainable Urban and Rural Development<\/i>, 12(17), 7154, doi:10.3390\/su12177154, https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2071-1050\/12\/17\/7154.<\/p>\n

Tannous, H.O., Furlan, R., Major, M.D.<\/b> (2020) \u201cSouq Waqif Neighborhood as a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD),\u201d Journal of Urban Planning and Development<\/i>, American Society of Civil Engineers, December 2020, 146(4), (ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000615, https:\/\/ascelibrary.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1061\/%28ASCE%29UP.1943-5444.0000615.<\/p>\n

Marthya, K.L., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Ellath, L.A., Al-Thani, S. (2020) \u201cSingle-Family Housing Market Trends in the Cradle of New Urbanism: Seaside, Florida USA,\u201d New Urban Research Session, Congress for New Urbanism 28 <\/i>(CNU28.A Virtual Gathering), 10-13 June 2020.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2020) \u201cThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Historic Design Lessons and Contemporary Planning Failures in Savannah, Georgia USA,\u201d 5th ISUFitaly International Conference: Urban Substrata & City Regeneration: Morphological Legacies and Design Tools Proceedings<\/i> (G. Strappa, P. Carlotti, M. leva, Eds. with F. D. De Rosa, A. Pusceddu), 19-22 February 2020, Rome, Italy: Sapienza Universit\u00e0 di Roma and International Seminar on Urban Form-Italian Network (U+D Edition), ISBN 978-88-941188-8\u00b79, 177-189. Available at: https:\/\/www.urbanform.it\/app\/download\/15929081722\/ISUFitaly+Roma+2020-Proceeding.pdf.<\/p>\n

Tannous, H.O., Major, M.D.<\/b> (2020) \u201cThe Spatial Logic of the Arabian Coastal City: The Case of Doha, State of Qatar and Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,\u201d 5th ISUFitaly International Conference: Urban Substrata & City Regeneration: Morphological Legacies and Design Tools Proceedings<\/i> (G. Strappa, P. Carlotti, M. leva, Eds. with F. D. De Rosa, A. Pusceddu), 19-22 February 2020, Rome, Italy: Sapienza Universit\u00e0 di Roma and International Seminar on Urban Form-Italian Network (U+D Edition), ISBN 978-88-941188-8\u00b79, 287-303. Available at: https:\/\/www.urbanform.it\/app\/download\/15929081722\/ISUFitaly+Roma+2020-Proceeding.pdf.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Mirincheva, V., Tannous, H.O. (2019) \u201cUrban Transformations: From restricted random aggregation to designed cultural intent in Middle Eastern cities\u201d (in Chinese and English), China Journal of Urban Design<\/i>. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 5, 2019: 34-49, http:\/\/urbanism.com.cn\/EN\/abstract\/abstract153502.shtml#1.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O., Mirincheva, V. (2019) \u201cUrban Transformations: From restricted random aggregation to designed cultural intent in Middle Eastern cities,\u201d 12th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings<\/i>. Beijing, China: Beijing Jiao Tong University, 8-13 July 2019, 282: 1-15.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Indraganti, M., Ahmed, A.M, Tannous, H.O., Al-Marri, A., Al-Noami, L., Al-Obaidan, M. (2019) \u201cComfort and Use in Building Evaluation: Information Modeling and post-occupancy in the built environment,\u201d 12th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings<\/i>. Beijing, China: Beijing Jiao Tong University, 8-13 July 2019, 283:1-14.<\/p>\n

Al-Mohannadi, A., Furlan R., Major, M.D.<\/b> (2019) \u201cSocio-Cultural Factors Shaping the Spatial Form of Traditional and Contemporary Housing in Qatar: A comparative analysis based on space syntax,\u201d 12th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings<\/i>. Beijing, China: Beijing Jiao Tong University, 8-13 July 2019, 285: 1-19.<\/p>\n

Furlan, R., A. Petruccioli, M.D. Major<\/b>, S. Zaina, S. Zaina, M. Al Saeed, D. Saleh. (2018) \u201cThe urban regeneration of west-bay, business district of Doha (State of Qatar): A transit-oriented development enhancing livability,\u201d Journal of Urban Management<\/i>, Open Access, 16 November 2018, ISSN: 2226-5856.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Al-Nabet, S.F. (2018) \u201cBuildings Don\u2019t Bounce: The Design Paradox of Urban Resilience,\u201d New Urban Research Session, Congress for New Urbanism 26<\/i>, 16-19 May 2018, Savannah, Georgia USA, https:\/\/www.cnu.org\/new-urban-research\/papers.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Fadli, F., Tannous, H.O., Mirincheva, V. (2018) \u201cThe Spatial Logic of Doha: Using Space Syntax to Enhance Safety in Designing for Vehicular and Pedestrian Networks at the Macro- and Micro-scale of the Urban Environment\u201d (Abstract Only), International Traffic Safety Conference<\/i>, 26-27 November 2018, Doha, Qatar.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2018) The Syntax of City Space: American Urban Grids<\/i> (with Foreword by Ruth Conroy Dalton). New York: Routledge\/Taylor & Francis, ISBN-10: 1138301566, ISBN-13: 978-1138301566.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2015) \u201cThe Invention of a New Scale: the paradox of size and configuration in American cities\u201d Journal of Space Syntax<\/i>. University College London, 6(1), pp. 170-191. ISSN: 2044-7507.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2015) \u201cThe Hidden Corruption of American Regular Grids: why space syntax doesn\u2019t work in the United States, when it looks like it should\u201d Proceedings of the 10th International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. University College London, pp. 75:1-75:12. ISBN: 978-0-9933429-0-5.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2001) \u201cWhen is a door more than a door? The role of constitution in strongly geometric configurations\u201d Proceedings of the<\/i> 3rd International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Eds. Peponis J., Wineman, J., and Bafna, S.). University of Michigan, pp. 37.1-37.14. ISBN: 1-891197-18-5.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Sarris, N. (2001) \u201cCloak-and-dagger theory: manifestations of the mundane in the space of eight Peter Eisenman Houses\u201d Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design<\/i>. Pion Press Limited, 28(1), pp. 73-88. ISBN: 0265 8135.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2000) \u201cDesigning for Context: The Use of Space Syntax as an Interactive Design Tool in Urban Development\u201d Planning Forum<\/i>. Austin: University of Texas, 6, pp. 40-56.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Spiliopoulou, G., Spende, N., Doxa, M., Fong, P. (2000) \u201cFollowing the Crowd: Spatial Layout and Crowd Behaviour\u201d arq Architectural Research Quarterly<\/i>. Cambridge University Press, 4(3), pp. 257-264. ISBN: 0-521-79412-9.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Spiliopoulou, G., Spende, N., Doxa, M., Fong, P. (2000) \u201cFollowing the Crowd: Spatial Layout and Crowd Behaviour\u201d Building Bridges: Connecting People, Research and Design <\/i>(Stamps III, A.E. Ed.). San Francisco: Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association. ISBN: 0939922-25-8.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Sarris, N. (1999) \u201cCloak and Dagger Theory: Manifestations of the Mundane in Eight Peter Eisenman Houses\u201d Proceedings of the 2nd International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Eds. Amorim, L., Dufaux, F.). Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, 1, pp 17.01-17.14. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1, ISBN: 0 9535456 0 4.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Spiliopoulou, G., Spende, N., Doxa, M., Fong, P. (1999) \u201cIn with the Right Crowd: Crowd Movement and Space Use in Trafalgar Square during the New Year\u2019s Eve Celebrations\u201d Proceedings of the 2nd International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Amorim, L., Dufaux, F., Eds.). Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, 1, pp 27.01-27.16. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1, ISBN: 0 9535456 0 4.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Hillier, B. (1999) \u201cThe Urban Village and City of Tomorrow Revisited\u201d Proceedings of the 2nd International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Amorim, L., Dufaux, F., Eds. ). Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, 2, pp 48.01-48.18. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1, ISBN: 0 9535456 0 4.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A. (1999) \u201cThe Grid is the Thing: utilising space syntax in Zaha M Hadid\u2019s vision for the Illinois Institute of Technology\u201d Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Making Cities Livable<\/i>. St. Augustine, Florida: International Making Cities Livable LLC.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Hillier, B. (1999) \u201cThe Questions Does Computer: The Role of the Computer in Space Syntax\u201d, Proceedings of the 1st International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Major, M.D., Amorim, L. Eds.). University College London, 3, pp 42.01-42.07.14. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1, ISBN: 0 9535456 0 4.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(1999) \u201cAre American Cities Different: if so, how do they differ?\u201d Proceedings of the 1st International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Major, M.D., Amorim, L., Eds.). University College London, 3, pp 09.1-09.14. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1, ISBN: 0 9535456 0 4.<\/p>\n

Hillier, B., Stonor, T., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Spende N. (1998) \u201cFrom Research to Design: Re-engineering the Space of Trafalgar Square\u201d Urban Design Quarterly<\/i>. Oxford Brookes University, 68, October, pp 35-37. ISSN: 0266-6480.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T. (1997) \u201cDesigning for Context: The use of space syntax as an interactive design tool in urban developments\u201d Proceedings of the 14th Inter-Schools Conference on Development<\/i>. Scotland: University of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

Stonor, T., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Hillier, B. (1997) \u201cHousing Design and the Virtual Community\u201d Proceedings of the 19th International Making Cities Livable Conference: Children and Youth in the City. <\/i>Charleston, South Carolina: International Making Cities Livable LLC.<\/p>\n

Hanson, J. (1998) Decoding Homes and Houses<\/i>. Illustrations by Major, M.D<\/b>. <\/b>Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 0521543517, ISBN-13: 978-0521543514.<\/p>\n

Hillier, B. (1996) Space is the Machine<\/i>. Illustrations by Major, M.D<\/b>. Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 1511697768, ISBN-13: 978-1511697767. 2015 Edition available at http:\/\/spaceisthemachine.com\/<\/p>\n

INVITED AND NON-PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, H.O. Tannous (forthcoming) Architecture Proverbs<\/i>. 478 pages, currently under review.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Donegan, L. (2020) \u201cBack to Basics: Generalising Space Syntax Principles for Undergraduate Students,\u201d China Journal of Urban Design<\/i>. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, November 2020, 5(31), pp. 6-23. http:\/\/urbanism.com.cn\/EN\/abstract\/abstract153691.shtml.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2017) Poor Richard, Yet Another Almanac for Architects and Planners <\/i>(Volume 3 with Foreword by Andy Boenau). St. Louis, Missouri: Forum Books. ISBN-13: 978-1542443609, ISBN-10: 1542443601, ASIN: B06WLJV6YC.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2014) Poor Richard, Another Almanac for Architects and Planners <\/i>(Volume 2 with Foreword by Steve Mouzon). Jacksonville, Florida: Forum Books. ISBN-10: 150290182X, ISBN-13: 978-1502901828, ASIN: B00QE5G91E.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2013) \u201cThe City\u2019s Essential DNA: Formal design and spatial processes in the urban pattern,\u201dJournal of Space Syntax<\/i>. University College London, 4(1), pp. 160-164. ISSN: 2044-7507.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2012) Poor Richard, An Almanac for Architects and Planners <\/i>(Volume 1 with Foreword by Julia Starr Sanford). Jacksonville, Florida: Forum Books, ISBN-10: 1482659379, ISBN-13: 978-1482659375, ASIN: B00Q1V5VLK.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2010) Guest Editorial, \u201cVote Yes on Amendment 4 for a Better Florida\u201d Metro Jacksonville Online Magazine<\/i>. Jacksonville, Florida: www.metrojacksonville.com, November 1, 2010. http:\/\/www.metrojacksonville.com\/article\/2010-oct-amendment-4-approve-or-oppose.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2010) Guest Editorial, \u201cFor Amendment 4\u201d (or Florida Hometown Democracy)\u201d Jacksonville Business Journal<\/i>. Jacksonville, Florida. September 10-16, 2010.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2010) \u201cHometown Proud: Why I\u2019m Supporting Amendment 4, despite what the critics say\u201d Backpage Editorial, Folio Weekly.<\/i> Jacksonville, Florida. May 25-31, 2010.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2010) Guest Editorial, \u201cWhy I\u2019m Supporting Amendment 4\u201d Florida Planning; A Publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association<\/i>. Tallahassee, Florida. Summer 2010.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2010) Guest Editorial, \u201cWhy I\u2019m Supporting Amendment 4\u201d 1st Coast Planner: The e-Newsletter of the First Coast Section of the Florida Chapter, American Planning Association<\/i>. Jacksonville, Florida. March-April 2010.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Hillier, B. (1999) \u201cThe Question Does Compute: The Role of the Computer in Space Syntax\u201d Editorial for Special Issue on Space Syntax in Computers, Environments and Urban Systems<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Hillier, B., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Amorim, L., Eds. (1999) Theme Issue on Space Syntax, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design<\/i>. Pion Publishers, 26(2), March 1999, pp 163-264. ISSN: 0265 8135.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> Amorim, L., Eds. (1999) Proceedings of the 1st International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. Volume 3 (ISBN: 0 9535456 0 4), Space Syntax Laboratory, University College London. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T., Penn, A. (1998) \u201cPassengers, Pedestrians and Shoppers: Space Syntax in Design\u201d Passenger Terminal World<\/i>. London: April, 1998, pp 38-42. ISSN: 1362-0770.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (1998) \u201cSpace Syntax – First International Symposium (Report)\u201d Urban Morphology<\/i>. University of Birmingham, 2(1), pp 24-25. ISSN: 1027-4278.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Amorim, L., Dufaux, F., Eds. (1997) Proceedings of the 1st International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. Volume 1 (ISBN: 0 9535456 0 2) and Volume 2 (ISBN: 0 9535456 0 3), Space Syntax Laboratory, University College London. ISBN: 0 9535456 0 1.<\/p>\n

Penn, A., Hillier, B., Major, M.D.<\/b> (1996) \u201cHousing Redevelopment to Improve the Quality of the Built Environment\u201d Proceedings of the Against Urban Decay Conference<\/i>. Italy: Politecnico di Milano.<\/p>\n

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Elsaman, D., Al-Mohannadi, L, Al-Khulifi, M., Al-Thani, S. (2020) \u201cComplexity and Use in the Built Environment: Post-occupancy Evaluation and Proposed Design Alterations for Qatar University\u2019s Most Iconic Building\u201d (Short Paper Presentation), 12th International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium (IEEES-12) Virtual Conference<\/i>. Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar, 22 December 2020, DOI:\u00a010.13140\/RG.2.2.32012.44163.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Tannous, H.O., Al-Thani, S., Hasan, M., Khan, A., Salaheldin, H. (2020) \u201cMacro- and Micro-scale Modeling of Multi-modal Transportation Spatial Networks in the City-State of Doha, Qatar,\u201d Narrated by Moza Al-Obaidan, 56th ISOCARP Virtual World Planning Congress<\/i>, International Society of City and Regional Planners, 10 December 2020, DOI: 10.13140\/RG.2.2.17751.80809.<\/p>\n

Marthya, K.L., Major, M.D.<\/b> (2020) \u201cSingle-Family Housing Market Trends in the Cradle of New Urbanism: Seaside, Florida USA,\u201d New Urban Research Session, Congress for New Urbanism 28<\/i> (CNU28.A Virtual Gathering), 12 June 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(2020) <\/b>\u201cThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Historic Design Lessons and Contemporary Planning Failures in Savannah, Georgia USA,\u201d 20 February 2020, 5th ISUF-Italia 2020 Conference<\/i>. Center for American Studies, Palazzo Mattei di Giove, Rome, Italy.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(2019) \u201cAsymmetrical Visibilities in Qatari House Form and Culture,\u201d AIA Middle East<\/i>, Holiday Villa Hotel, Doha, Qatar, 17 December 2019. A guest lecture to a Vietnamese Trade Mission to the State of Qatar.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D., <\/b>Radu, A.T. <\/b>(2019) \u201cDomestic Form and Culture in Traditional Qatari Courtyard Houses,\u201d Gulf Architecture Project Conference 2019<\/i>, 12 October 2019. Sponsors: Qatar National Research Foundation, University of Liverpool, Qatar University, Arab Engineering Bureau at Qatar National Library, Doha, Qatar,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2019) \u201cUrban Transformations: From restricted random aggregation to designed cultural intent in Middle Eastern cities,\u201d 12th International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. (Peer Review) Beijing, China: Beijing Jiao Tong University, 10 July 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2019) \u201cSocio-Cultural Factors Shaping the Spatial Form of Traditional and Contemporary Housing in Qatar: A comparative analysis based on space syntax,\u201d 12th International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. (Peer Review) Beijing, China: Beijing Jiao Tong University, 10 July 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Zakhour, S., Fadli, F. (2019) \u201cThe Education of the Student-Architect: Structuring Creativity and Creative Structure in the Design Studio Process,\u201d Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) 10th Excellence Day Workshop, Qatar University, 10 January 2019.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, (2018) The Spatial Logic of Doha: Using Space Syntax to Enhance Safety in Designing for Vehicular and Pedestrian Networks at the Macro- and Micro-scale of the Urban Environment. International Traffic Safety Conference<\/i>. (Peer Review) 26 November 2018, Doha, Qatar.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>\u00a0(2018) \u201cBuildings Don\u2019t Bounce: The Design Paradox of Urban Resilience,\u201d Congress for New Urbanism 26<\/i>. (Peer Review) 18 May 2018, Savannah, Georgia USA.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>\u00a0(2018) \u201cBuildings Don\u2019t Bounce: The Design Paradox of Urban Resilience,\u201d Green Engineering Conference<\/i>, Qatar Society of Engineers, Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar, 23 April 2018.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2018) \u201cSeven Pillars of Success for the Young Architect,\u201d Guest Lecture, ARCT 531-Ethics and Professional Practice<\/i>, Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, 15 April 2018.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(2017) \u201cThe Architectural Competence in Film\u201d (1.5 hour), Department of Architecture & Urban Planning (DAUP) Public Lecture Series, 15 November 2017.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(2017) \u201cThe Doha Syntax and Other Urban Research Initiatives,\u201d Third Joint Symposium on Research Activities in Qatar<\/i>, co-hosted by Qatar University, Texas A & M University Qatar, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Main Library at Qatar University, 25 October 2017.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(2017) \u201cThe Social Capacity of Buildings,\u201d Engineering Capacities Building Conference<\/i>, Qatar Society of Engineers, Intercontinental Hotel, Doha, Qatar, 4 October 2017.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2017) \u201cA Failure of Modernism: \u2018Excavating\u2019 Pruitt-Igoe\u201d (2.5 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/failure-of-modernism-pruitt-igoe\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Best of Both Worlds\u201d (2.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. Part 3 of the \u201cArchitecture and Film\u201d three-part course series (http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/architecture-film-course-series\/). http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/architecture-film-3\/\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Architectural Competence in Film\u201d (2.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. Part 2 of the \u201cArchitecture and Film\u201d three-part course series (http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/architecture-film-course-series\/). http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/architecture-film-2\/\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cDo Architects Dream of Celluloid Buildings?\u201d (2.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. Part I of the \u201cArchitecture and Film\u201d three-part course series (http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/architecture-film-course-series\/). http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/architecture-film-1\/\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cFollowing the Crowd: Movement, Space Use, Risk Management\u201d (2.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/following-the-crowd\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Biblical City: The New Testament\u201d (1.25 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/biblical-city-1\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Biblical City: The Tanakh\u201d (1.5 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/biblical-city-1\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cComplexity and Pattern in the City\u201d (0.75 hour) Planetizen Courses<\/i>. Part 4 of \u201cThe American City\u201d track four-part course series (https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/track\/american-city). Los Angeles: https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/course\/american-city-complexity-pattern<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cLearning from the Grid\u201d (0.75 hour) Planetizen Courses<\/i>. Part 3 of \u201cThe American City\u201d track four-part course series (https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/track\/american-city). Los Angeles: https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/course\/american-city-learning-from-grid<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Invention of a New Scale\u201d (0.75 hour) Planetizen Courses<\/i>. Part 2 of \u201cThe American City\u201d track four-part course series (https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/track\/american-city). Los Angeles: https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/course\/american-city-new-scale<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cA Brief History of the Regular Grid\u201d (0.75 hour) Planetizen Courses<\/i>. Part 1 of \u201cThe American City\u201d track four-part course series (https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/track\/american-city). Los Angeles: https:\/\/courses.planetizen.com\/course\/american-city-regular-grid<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cCloak and Dagger Theory in Peter Eisenman Houses\u201d (1.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/cloak-dagger-peter-eisenman-houses\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Hidden Corruption of Regular Grids\u201d (1.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/hidden-corruption-regular-grids\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cHousing and Modern Corporatism: Inside the Doomsday Machine\u201d (2.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/housing-modern-corporatism\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cReactivating the Riverfront, 1990-2015\u201d (1.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/reactivating-riverfront-cental-london\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe City\u2019s Essential DNA and its Pattern\u201d (1.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/the-city-essential-dna-its-pattern\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2016) \u201cThe Generic City and its Origins\u201d (1.0 hour) The Outlaw Urbanist Courses<\/i>. http:\/\/courses.outlaw-urbanist.com\/courses\/the-generic-city-and-its-origins\/<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2015) \u201cReactivating the Riverfront: A Brief Synopsis on the Urbanization and Development of London since the mid-20th Century\u201d Master of Urban Design Guest Lecture<\/i>. Georgia: Savannah College of Art and Design, September 17, 2015.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2015) \u201cThe Hidden Corruption of American Regular Grids: why space syntax doesn\u2019t work in the United States, when it looks like it should\u201d Tenth International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. (Peer Review) University College London: July 13-17, 2015.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2008) \u201cRiding the Wave: Housing and Real Estate Development\u201d Department of Urban and Regional Planning Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. Tallahassee: Florida State University, October 5, 2008.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2008) \u201cSeven Pillars of Success for the Modern Professional\u201d Department of Urban and Regional Planning Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. Gainesville, Florida: University of Florida, February 21, 2008.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2007) \u201cSeven Pillars of Success for the Modern Professional\u201d Department of Urban and Regional Planning Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. Fort Lauderdale: Florida Atlantic University, November 3, 2007.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2007) \u201cA New Ruralism: Sustainable Eco-Development in Calhoun County, Florida\u201d FPZA Education Seminar<\/i>. First Coast Chapter of the Florida Planning and Zoning Association. <\/i>Jacksonville, Florida: River City Brewing Company Conference Room, September 29, 2007.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2000) \u201cFollowing the Crowd: Spatial Layout and Crowd Behavior\u201d 31st Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association<\/i>. (Peer Review) San Francisco, California: May 10-14, 2000.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2000) \u201cBuilding the American City\u201d School of Architecture Graduate Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. Atlanta: Georgia Institute of Technology, May 2000.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2000) \u201cBridging \u2018the Gap\u2019 between Planning and Architecture: The Common Language of Computer Representation\u201d School of Architecture Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. Austin: University of Texas, May 2000.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2000) \u201cBridging \u2018the Gap\u2019 between Planning and Architecture: The Common Language of Computer Representation\u201d College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. University of Illinois at Chicago, May 2000.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (1999) \u201cGenerating the \u2018Urban Buzz\u2019: Proposals for the South Bank Centre in London\u201d MSc in Urban Design Guest Lecture.<\/i> The Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning, University College London, November 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (1999) \u201cGenerating the \u2018Urban Buzz\u2019: Proposals for the South Bank Centre in London\u201d Urban Design Symposium 1999<\/i>. London: University of Greenwich, November 10, 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Sarris, N. (1999) \u201cCloak and Dagger Theory: Manifestations of the Mundane in Eight Peter Eisenman Houses\u201d Second International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. (Peer Review) Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, March 29-April 3, 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Spiliopoulou, G., Spende, N., Doxa, M., Fong, P. (1999) \u201cIn with the Right Crowd: Crowd Movement and Space Use in Trafalgar Square during the New Year\u2019s Eve Celebrations\u201d (Peer Review) Second International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, March 29-April 3, 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A., Hillier, B. (1999) \u201cThe Urban Village and City of Tomorrow Revisited\u201d Second International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. (Peer Review) Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, March 29-April 3, 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A. (1999) \u201cThe Grid is the Thing: Utilising space syntax in Zaha M Hadid\u2019s vision for the Illinois Institute of Technology\u201d 24th International Conference on Making Cities Livable<\/i>. (Peer Review) St. Augustine, Florida: Flagler College, March 8-12, 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A. (1999) \u201cThe Grid is the Thing: utilising space syntax in Zaha M Hadid\u2019s vision for the Illinois Institute of Technology\u201d Department of Architecture and Landscape Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. London: University of Greenwich, February 1999.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T. (1998) \u201cSeeing and Understanding: Observing Space Use and Movement in Our Cities\u201d Architecture and Urbanism College Guest Lecture Series. <\/i>Brazil: University of S\u00e3o Paulo, December 1998.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T., Penn, A., Hillier, B. (1999) \u201cHousing Design and the Virtual Community\u201d MSc in Urban Development and Planning Guest Lecture<\/i>. The Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning, University College London, November 1998.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T. (1998) \u201cSeeing and Understanding: Observing Space Use and Movement in Our Cities\u201d Winterschool 98<\/i>. University of Sheffield, January 5-9, 1998.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A. (1997) \u201cSpace and Sustainability in Linz Solar City, Austria\u201d Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. London: University of Westminster, November 1997.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (1997) \u201cBuilding the American City\u201d First International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i>. (Peer Review) London: University College London: April 15-18, 1997.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T. (1997) \u201cDesigning for Context\u201d 14th Inter-Schools Conference on Global Development<\/i>. (Peer Review) Scotland: University of Edinburgh, March 1997.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T. (1997) \u201cDesigning for Context\u201d Department of Architecture and Landscape Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. London: University of Greenwich, January 1997.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Stonor, T. (1996) \u201cSeeing and Understanding: Observing Space Use and Movement in Our Cities\u201d EEC\/CONICYT Research Training Course<\/i>. Santiago: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, December 1996.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Penn, A. (1996) \u201cSpace and Sustainability in Linz Solar City, Austria\u201d Department of Architecture and Landscape Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. London: University of Greenwich, November 1996.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Hillier, B., Penn, A. (1996) \u201cHousing Redevelopment to Improve the Quality of the Built Environment\u201d Against Urban Decay Conference<\/i>. Italy: Politecnico di Milano, October 1996.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b>, Hillier, B., Penn, A. (1996) \u201cHousing Redevelopment to Improve the Quality of the Built Environment\u201d Department of Architecture and Landscape Guest Lecture Series<\/i>. London: University of Greenwich, September 1996.<\/p>\n

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY<\/p>\n

2021 – present International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF)<\/p>\n

2020 – present International Society of City and Regional Planners (#2130) (Lifetime Member)<\/p>\n

2019 – present Royal Town Planning Institute (Licentiate Member #107069)<\/p>\n

2018 – present American Institute of Architecture Students (Faculty Advisor)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2018 – present Qatar University-American Institute of Architecture Students (QU-AIAS)<\/p>\n

Faculty Mentor and Member<\/p>\n

2018 – present The Architect\u2019s Hub-Qatar<\/p>\n

2015 – present Congress for New Urbanism-Accredited (CNU-A)<\/p>\n

Passed Accreditation Exam, March 2015\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2007 – present Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)<\/p>\n

2003 – present American Institute of Certified Planners<\/p>\n

Passed AICP Exam, May 2003 (Certified Planner #018666)<\/p>\n

2003 – present American Planning Association (APA)<\/p>\n

2011 – present Association of Independent Authors (AiA)<\/p>\n

2010 – present 3rd Degree Member, St. Paul\u2019s Council #15132, Knights of Columbus<\/p>\n

2010 – present The Society of St. Mary Magdalene<\/p>\n

2012-15 Poetry Society of America<\/p>\n

2002-15 Florida Trust for Historic Preservation<\/p>\n

2002-15 National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/p>\n

2006-15 1000 Friends of Florida<\/p>\n

2010-13 Financial Secretary, St. Paul\u2019s Council #15132, Knights of Columbus<\/p>\n

2006-12 Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP)<\/p>\n

2007-08 Founder, \u201cMentor a Planning Student\u201d (FloridaMAPS) Program, APA Florida<\/p>\n

2009-11Immediate Past Chair and Board Member, First Coast Section, APA Florida<\/p>\n

2006-08 Mayor Peyton and Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation\u2019s<\/p>\n

Residential Task Force for the Downtown Masterplan<\/p>\n

2005-08 APA Florida Executive Committee<\/p>\n

2005-08 Chair, First Coast Section, APA Florida<\/p>\n

2004-08 Urban Land Institute<\/p>\n

2002-08 Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA)<\/p>\n

2003-05 Vice Chair, First Coast Section, APA Florida<\/p>\n

2003-05 Nassau County Writers and Poets Society<\/p>\n

1997-2000 Urban Design Group<\/p>\n

1996-2000 The Architecture Foundation<\/p>\n

1993-2000 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)<\/p>\n

1993-2000 English Heritage<\/p>\n

1993-2000 The Architectural Association<\/p>\n

OTHER EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n

January 2011 – October 2015<\/p>\n

Vice President, Business & Planning\/ Chief Operating Officer\/Business Director<\/b><\/p>\n

Starr Sanford Design\/Starr Style LLC\/StudioSky, LLC, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

November 2006 – October 2015<\/p>\n

Owner\/President<\/b><\/p>\n

MAJOR Planning LLC\/Team 8\/Carousel Productions, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

May 2004 – October 2006<\/p>\n

Land Entitlements Manager<\/b><\/p>\n

Pulte Homes\/Del Webb, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

August 2002 – April 2004<\/p>\n

Strategic Planner\/Senior Planner<\/b><\/p>\n

Growth Management Department, Nassau County, Yulee, FL<\/p>\n

March 2002 – May 2002<\/p>\n

Senior Planner<\/b><\/p>\n

LPA Sacramento, Inc., Planning\/Landscape Architecture Studio, Sacramento, CA<\/p>\n

July 2000 – January 2002<\/p>\n

Owner\/Executive Director<\/b><\/p>\n

Building and Urban Design Research Studio, St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n

September 1993 – June 2000<\/p>\n

Director\/Associate\/Project Manager<\/b><\/p>\n

Space Syntax Limited, London, UK<\/p>\n

May 1988 – August 1988<\/p>\n

Fundraiser<\/b><\/p>\n

Missouri Fund for Public Interest Research Group (MoPIRG), St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n

May 1988 – August 1988<\/p>\n

Petitioner<\/b><\/p>\n

Citizen\u2019s Committee for Soil, Water and State Parks, St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n

May 1987 – May 1988<\/p>\n

Architectural Draftsman\/Office Manager<\/b><\/p>\n

Jenkins & Thomason, Architects, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

TECHNICAL REPORTS<\/p>\n

Final Report: UREP25-002-5-001 <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>, H.O Tannous, F.A. Aravassery, H.M. Mohammed, G.S. Shakerpoor, L.A. Ellath) \u201cSpace, Time And Natural movement in old Doha (STAND): The morphological case of Souq Waqif,\u201d Qatar National Research Foundation, 1 July 2021, 26 pp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Report for Internal Grants: QUST-2-CENG-2020-16 <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>, H.O. Tannous, A. Al-Banai, G. Al-Maadeed, H. Taha, R. Alatoom), \u201cConfiguration and Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE3<\/sup>): Space Syntax Modeling of Layout in the Main Library at Qatar University,\u201d Qatar University, 15 March 2021, 22 pp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Interim Report: UREP25-002-5-001<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>, H.O Tannous) \u201cSpace, Time And Natural movement in old Doha (STAND): The morphological case of Souq Waqif,\u201d Qatar National Research Foundation, 20 July 2020, 20 pp.<\/p>\n

Final Report for Internal Grants: QUST-2-CENG-2019-12 <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>, H.O Tannous, D. Elsaman, L. Al-Mohannadi, M. Al-khulifi, S. Al-Thani) \u201cCUBE2<\/sup>: Complexity and Use in Building Evaluation,\u201d 19 January 2020, 20 pp.<\/p>\n

Final Report for Internal Grants: QUSD-CENG-2018\/2019-4 <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>, H.O. Tannous). \u201c<\/i>The Doha Syntax: A Configurational Model of Vehicular and Pedestrian Networks in Qatar\u2019s Capital,\u201d 15 <\/i>August 2019, 71 pp.<\/p>\n

Final Report for Internal Grants: QUST-2-CENG-2018-9 <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>, H.O. Tannous, M. Indraganti, A.M. Ahmad, A. Al-Marri, L.\u00a0Al-Noaimi, M. \u00a0Al-Obaidan ). \u201c<\/i>Post-Occupancy Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment,\u201d 15 <\/i>August 2019, 19 pp.<\/p>\n

Final Report for Internal Grants: QUST-2-CENG-2018-8 <\/i>(A.M. Ahmad, M. Indraganti, M.D. Major<\/b>). \u201c<\/i>Building Information Modeling Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment,\u201d 15 <\/i>September 2019, 15 pp.<\/p>\n

Final Report for Internal Grants: QUST-2-CENG-2018-7 <\/i>(M. Indraganti, A.M. Ahmad, M.D. Major<\/b>). \u201c<\/i>Thermal Comfort Cluster: Comfort & Use in Building Evaluation (CUBE): Informational Modeling and Post-Occupancy in the Built Environment,\u201d 15 <\/i>September 2019, 20 pp.<\/p>\n

Analysis of Future Land Use Amendments, 1999-2008<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>, B. Payne). Report Prepared by MAJOR Planning LLC as part of the City of Jacksonville Visioning and General Services Project, 28 July 2008, 22 pp.<\/p>\n

City of Jacksonville Updating the City\u2019s Future Land Use Map: Concept, Strategy and Methodology <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>). Report Prepared by MAJOR Planning LLC as part of the City of Jacksonville Visioning and General Services Project for the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, 9 March 2008, 13 pp.<\/p>\n

Growth and Development Trends in Nassau County <\/i>(M.D. Major<\/b>). Nassau County Planning Department Report prepared for the Nassau County School Board, 2003, 50 pp.<\/p>\n

Crowd Movement and Space Use in Trafalgar Square and Surrounding Areas: 31 December 1998<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>, A. Penn, M. Doxa, P. Fong), Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1999, 30 pp.<\/p>\n

Regents Park Estate: A Study of the Current Patterns of Pedestrian Movement and Space Use<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>, D. Kilickiran, M. Doxa), Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1999, 40 pp.<\/p>\n

Space Syntax – First International Symposium: Final Report on Planning and Finances<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>). University College London Report, 1998, 90 pp.<\/p>\n

Patterns of Space Use and Movement in Kensington Gardens: during the everyday and 1st Anniversary of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>, M. Doxa). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1998, 40 pp.<\/p>\n

Self-Generated Neighbourhood Consolidation in Santiago: A Prototype Case Study or the Social and Spatial Understanding of Large Cities<\/i> (B. Hillier, M. Greene, J. Desyllas, C. Valensuela, F. Dufaux, P. Rosso, M.D. Major<\/b>). EEC Report, 1998, 100 pp.<\/p>\n

Strategic spatial design in Zaha M Hadid\u2019s proposals for the Illinois Institute of Technology Student Center <\/i>(M.D. Major,<\/b> T. Stonor). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1998, 15 pp.<\/p>\n

South Bank, London: Diagnosis of Strategic Problems for Pedestrian Movement, Final Report<\/i> (A. Penn, M.D. Major<\/b>, K. Karimi, R. Zako). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1998, 104 pp.<\/p>\n

South Bank, London: A Case History of Pedestrian Activity Research Relevant to the Area<\/i> (M.D. Major<\/b>, A. Penn, <\/b>Eds.). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1998, 279 pp.<\/p>\n

Crowd Movement and Space Use in Trafalgar Square and Surrounding Areas: 31 December 1997<\/i> (A. Penn, M.D. Major<\/b>, R. Diamond, N. Spende). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1998, 38 pp.<\/p>\n

Paddington Basin: Initial Report<\/i> (T. Stonor, M.D. Major<\/b>, R. Zako). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1997, 58 pp.<\/p>\n

Nottingham University New Campus: Report on Pedestrian Movement<\/i> (T. Stonor, M.D. Major<\/b>). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1997, 13 pp.<\/p>\n

Crowd Movement and Space Use in Trafalgar Square and Surrounding Areas: 31 December 1996 <\/i>(A. Penn, M.D. Major<\/b>, G. Spiliopoulou). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1997, 38 pp.<\/p>\n

South Bank, London: Progress Report on Pedestrian Movement Networks in the Strategic Masterplan<\/i> (A. Penn, M.D. Major<\/b>). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1996, 25 pp.<\/p>\n

LIFFE at Spitalfields<\/i> (T. Stonor, B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1996, 30 pp.<\/p>\n

Baltic House (aka Swiss Re aka \u2018The Gherkin\u2019): Preliminary Report <\/i>(T. Stonor, M.D. Major<\/b>). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1996, 19 pp.<\/p>\n

Leeds City Square: Generating the Urban Buzz<\/i> (T. Stonor, M.D. Major<\/b>). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1996, 15 pp.<\/p>\n

A Vision for Zaanstad<\/i> (T. Stonor, M.D. Major<\/b>). Space Syntax Laboratory Report, 1995, 12 pp.<\/p>\n

Initial Report on the pedestrian study of Stockton-on-Tees<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>, T. Stonor, K. Karimi, J. Yao). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 19 pp.<\/p>\n

Upper Thames Street Footbridge: A Study of the Potential for Pedestrian Use of a Footbridge at Little Trinity Walk<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>, T. Stonor, J. Yao). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 22 pp.<\/p>\n

Tate Gallery, Millbank: A Study of the Existing Layout and New Masterplan Proposal<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>, J. Desyllas, K. Karimi, B. Campos, T. Stonor). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 31 pp.<\/p>\n

Linz Solar City: Masterplan Analysis and Design Recommendations<\/i> (A Penn, M.D. Major<\/b>, B Hillier). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 16 pp.<\/p>\n

Crystal Peaks: Patterns of Space Use and Movement: Proof of Evidence <\/i>(B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1996, 35 pp.<\/p>\n

Croydon Millennium Walk: A Study of Feasibility and Strategic Potentials for Pedestrian Movement<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 200 pp.<\/p>\n

Bankside Bridge (aka \u2018Millennium Bridge\u2019): Would It Work?<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>, K. Karimi, B. Campos). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 30 pp.<\/p>\n

Watling House Development: A Study of Retail Viability based upon Pedestrian Movement<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>, K. Karimi, B. Campos). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1995, 45 pp.<\/p>\n

Strategic Spatial Design in the Richard Rogers Partnership Proposals for the South Bank<\/i> (A. Penn, M.D. Major<\/b>). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1994, 5 pp.<\/p>\n

Humanising and Simplifying Space in the South Bank: Foster & Partners Masterplan Proposal<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1994, 7 pp.<\/p>\n

The Urban Village Revisited: The Spatial Design of Marple Square Housing Estate, Nottingham<\/i> (B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1994, 38 pp.<\/p>\n

Chalkhill Housing Estate and Development Proposal: Spatial Analysis <\/i>(B. Hillier, M.D. Major<\/b>). Unit for Architectural Studies Report, 1994, 19 pp.<\/p>\n

PROJECTS<\/p>\n

2015 40-foot Agave Modern and Oak Kolbe Residential Designs, Houston, TX<\/p>\n

with Starr Sanford Design for Lovett Homes<\/p>\n

2013-15 3629 Richmond Street, Riverside Avondale, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation of a 1921 Single Family Residence (A Historic Fish Camp in the<\/p>\n

Riverside Avondale Historic District) with Starr Sanford Design and Whyte House No. 7 LLC<\/p>\n

2011 1619 Challen Avenue, Riverside Avondale, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

Historic Rehabilitation of a 1904 Single Family Residence (Historic General Store in the<\/p>\n

Riverside Avondale Historic District) with Starr Sanford Design and Whyte House No. 3 LLC<\/p>\n

Winner, 2013 Riverside Avondale Preservation Outstanding Renovation Award<\/i><\/p>\n

Winner, 2013 Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission Award<\/i><\/p>\n

2005-10 SKY, Calhoun County, FL<\/p>\n

624 du and +\/-500,000 SF Mixed Used Rural Development with Duany Plater Zyberk &<\/p>\n

Company, Starr Sanford Design and Zev Cohen & Associates for White Starr, Inc<\/p>\n

2004-5 Avenues Walk, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+600 du multi-family residential community (15\u2019, 18\u2019 and 40 du, 4-story condominium<\/p>\n

buildings) in mixed-use commercial, retail, office, hotel and residential Regional Activity<\/p>\n

Center (RAC) development<\/p>\n

2005 Tract 20 at Bartram Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+300 du multi-family 22\u2019 townhome residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Williams Tract at Bartram Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+900 du multi-family 18\u2019 townhome and single-family 60\u2019 and 100\u2019 lots<\/p>\n

in residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Fisher Property, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+190 du single-family 50\u2019 lot residential community<\/p>\n

2005 Midtowne, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+130 du multi-family 26\u2019 townhome residential community<\/p>\n

2005 Flagler\/9B Property, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

244 du multi-family 28\u2019 townhome residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Riverwood by Del Webb at Nocatee, Del Webb\/Pulte Homes, St. Johns County, FL<\/p>\n

2,281 du Active Adult multi-family condominium (2-story \u201cflat-on-flat\u201d and 32 du, 4-story<\/p>\n

condominium buildings) and single-family 54\u2019 and 64\u2019 lot residential community<\/p>\n

with +22,000 SF and +6000 SF amenity building in North and South Village Centers<\/p>\n

and a +6000 SF Welcome Center<\/p>\n

2004-5 Vizcaya, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

252 du multi-family 28\u2019 townhome community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Town Center South at Nocatee, Pulte Homes, St. Johns County, FL<\/p>\n

Multi-family condominium community (40 du, 4-story condominium buildings)<\/p>\n

2004-5 Summerfield, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

218 du multi-family 15\u2019 townhome community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Greenbrier at Bartram Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

344 du multi-family 18\u2019 townhome community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Arrowood at Bartram Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

212 du multi-family 15\u2019 townhome community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Twinleaf at Bartram Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

302 du multi-family 2-story \u201cflat-on-flat\u201d condominium community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Hawthorn at Bartram Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

196 du multi-family 28\u2019 townhome community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Sweetwater by Del Webb, Del Webb\/Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+900 du Active Adult multi-family condominium (2-story \u201cflat-on-flat\u201d and 32 du, 4-story<\/p>\n

condominium buildings) and single-family 44\u2019 and 50\u2019 lot residential community<\/p>\n

with +22,000 SF Summerland Hall amenity building<\/p>\n

2004-5 Wolfcreek, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+500 du multi-family residential community<\/p>\n

(15\u2019 and 18\u2019 townhome and 40 du, 4-story condominium buildings)<\/p>\n

2004-5 Ironwood, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+700 du multi-family 18\u2019 and 28\u2019 townhome and single-family 50\u2019 and 70\u2019 lot<\/p>\n

residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Clifton Village, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+200 du multi-family 22\u2019 townhome residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Cypress Bay Cove, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+50 du single-family 60\u2019 lot residential development<\/p>\n

2004-5 Oxford Chase, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+200 du multi-family 28\u2019 townhome residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Drayton Park, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL,<\/p>\n

+300 du multi-family 15\u2019 and 18\u2019 townhome residential community<\/p>\n

2004-5 Pointe Meadows Place, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n

+300 du multi-family condominium community (32 du, 4-story condominium buildings)<\/p>\n

2004-5 Marsh Harbor, Pulte Homes, St. Johns County, FL with Stokes & Company<\/p>\n

+50 du single-family 80\u2019 \u201cfinished lot\u201d development.<\/p>\n

2004 Edgewater at Deercreek, Pulte Homes, Jacksonville, FL with Stokes & Company<\/p>\n

+40 du single-family 80\u2019 \u201cfinished lot\u201d development.<\/p>\n

2002 Civic Masterplan, City of Rocklin, CA<\/p>\n

Mixed-use commercial, institutional and residential development with LPA Sacramento, Inc.<\/p>\n

2002 Capitol Street Square, Downtown Sacramento, CA<\/p>\n

Public square design with LPA Sacramento, Inc.<\/p>\n

2002 Natomas Business Park, Sacramento, CA<\/p>\n

Site Plan for 20-story commercial development with LPA Sacramento, Inc.<\/p>\n

2001 Washington University Medical Campus Masterplan (Pro-bono), St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n

with Building and Urban Design Research Studio<\/p>\n

1999 South Bank Centre, London, UK<\/p>\n

Phase One design consultancy and evaluation of masterplan options for redevelopment<\/p>\n

with Rick Mather Architects for the South Bank Centre<\/p>\n

1996-99 Millennium Crowd Safety Project, London, UK<\/p>\n

A study of the pedestrian movement and space use of the New Year\u2019s Eve crowds<\/p>\n

in Trafalgar Square in preparation for the 1999 Millennium Celebrations in central London<\/p>\n

with RM Consultants for Westminster Public Safety Committee on behalf of the Metropolitan<\/p>\n

Police, Westminster City Council, Royal Parks Agency, and British Ministry of Culture,<\/p>\n

Media and Sport.<\/p>\n

1999 Regents Park Housing Estate, London, UK<\/p>\n

A study of existing patterns of pedestrian movement, space and land use<\/p>\n

with Roughton Architects for the London Borough of Camden<\/p>\n

1999 Arena Central, Birmingham, UK<\/p>\n

Study of spatial layout and pedestrian movement, and design consultancy on proposals<\/p>\n

for a mixed-use office development including the tallest building in the United Kingdom,<\/p>\n

with HOK International for Hampton Trust PLC<\/p>\n

1998 Kensington Gardens, London, UK<\/p>\n

A study of the impact of the \u2018Diana crowd phenomenon\u2019 outside Kensington Palace<\/p>\n

in the central London park with L & R Consulting and MORI<\/p>\n

for The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.<\/p>\n

1998 Opening Central London for a Day, London, UK<\/p>\n

Preliminary study of the options available for closing an area of central London to vehicular\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

traffic for a day for London First<\/p>\n

1998 South Bank, London, UK<\/p>\n

A study of the strategic problems for pedestrian movement in the South Bank Centre<\/p>\n

and surrounding urban context with the Richard Rogers Partnership<\/p>\n

for the South Bank Centre<\/p>\n

1998 Moor House, London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy for office development and a study of existing pedestrian movement<\/p>\n

patterns and space use at street level in the City of London for Foster & Partners<\/p>\n

1998 Hungerford Bridge, London, UK<\/p>\n

A feasibility study of the optimal landing for the refurbished Hungerford Bridge on both<\/p>\n

banks of the River Thames with Richard Rogers Partnership for the South Bank Centre<\/p>\n

1997-98 Illinois Institute of Technology Competition<\/p>\n

New Student Center and Campus Masterplan with Zaha M. Hadid Architects<\/p>\n

1996-97 World Squares for All, London, UK<\/p>\n

A strategic masterplan for the World Heritage Site of Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square,<\/p>\n

Whitehall and the area around Westminster Abbey with Foster & Partners, Halcrow Fox, Civic<\/p>\n

Design Partnership, and Davis, Langdon and Everest for the City of Westminster<\/p>\n

1997 King\u2019s Cross, London Housing Estates, UK<\/p>\n

A study of the existing patterns of pedestrian movement and space use in three social housing<\/p>\n

areas for the King\u2019s Cross Partnership<\/p>\n

1997 Paddington Basin, London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on masterplan options for mixed-use redevelopment of brownfield site<\/p>\n

with Terry Farrell and Partners for Chelsfield PLC<\/p>\n

1997 Nottingham Jubilee Campus University Masterplan<\/p>\n

Design consultancy with Battle McCarthy and Michael Hopkins and Partners<\/p>\n

1996 LIFFE at Spitalfields, London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on office development in the City of London<\/p>\n

with Foster & Partners for LIFFE<\/p>\n

1996 London Millennium Tower (aka Swiss Re aka \u2018The Gherkin\u2019)<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on public spaces and pedestrian movement strategy at street level in<\/p>\n

the proposals for Europe\u2019s tallest building in the City of London<\/p>\n

with Foster & Partners for Trafalgar House Property Limited<\/p>\n

1996 Huddersfield, UK Pedestrian Footbridge Competition with George Stowell Architects<\/p>\n

1996 South Bank Centre, London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on proposals for redevelopment with the Richard Rogers Partnership<\/p>\n

1996 Leeds City Square, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on the proposals for remodeling a central public square<\/p>\n

with Acer Consultants and Civic Design Partnership<\/p>\n

1995 Wembley National Stadium, London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on the masterplan for the English National Stadium<\/p>\n

with Foster & Partners and Alsop\/Stormier for Wembley PLC<\/p>\n

1995 The Spatial Configuration of Peripheral Settlements in Santiago de Chile<\/p>\n

A research project funded by EEC\/CONICYT in collaboration with Pontificia Universidad<\/p>\n

Catolica de Chile on the relationship between spatial layout and the social consolidation of<\/p>\n

periphery \u2018site and services\u2019 settlements<\/p>\n

1995 Zaanstad, The Netherlands<\/p>\n

A study of the strategic options for long-term growth in a suburb of Amsterdam<\/p>\n

with Battle McCarthy Consulting Engineers for Gemeente Zaanstad<\/p>\n

1995-96 Proof of Evidence, Stockton-on-Tees, UK<\/p>\n

A study of existing patterns of pedestrian movement and space use in a central shopping<\/p>\n

area for a public inquiry into the impact of a rival shopping mall development<\/p>\n

for Chesterfield Properties PLC<\/p>\n

1995 Upper Thames Street Pedestrian Walkway, London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on optimal alignment for pedestrian footbridge over high-speed<\/p>\n

vehicular route in the City of London with Whitby and Bird Engineers for Marlborough PLC<\/p>\n

1995 Tate Gallery, Millbank (aka \u2018Tate Britain\u2019), London, UK<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on the feasibility of a proposed masterplan for the UK national<\/p>\n

museum of art and a study of patron space use in the existing gallery<\/p>\n

for the Trustees of the Tate Gallery<\/p>\n

1995 Linz Solar City, Austria Masterplan<\/p>\n

Design consultancy on the masterplan for a periphery social housing development<\/p>\n

with Foster & Partners, Renzo Piano Workshop, Richard Rogers Partnership,<\/p>\n

and Thomas Herzog+Partner for the City of Linz, Austria<\/p>\n

1995-96 Proof of Evidence, Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre, Sheffield, UK<\/p>\n

An impact study of pedestrian movement and retail patterns in an edge-of-centre shopping<\/p>\n

mall for a public inquiry for Chesterfield Properties, PLC and The Crystal Peaks Investment<\/p>\n

Company, Ltd<\/p>\n

1995 Croydon Millennium Walk, London, UK<\/p>\n

A pedestrian movement study and design consultancy on the feasibility of a design<\/p>\n

project bid to the Millennium Lottery Fund for the London Borough of Croydon<\/p>\n

1994 Bankside Bridge (aka \u2018Millennium Bridge\u2019), London, UK<\/p>\n

Feasibility study of the optimal alignment for a new bridge across the<\/p>\n

River Thames from the City of London to the London Borough of Southwark<\/p>\n

for the Trustees of the Tate Gallery and Stanhope Properties PLC<\/p>\n

1994 Watling House Development, London, UK<\/p>\n

A design consultancy of viable retail locations at street level in an office development<\/p>\n

in the City of London for Stanhope Properties PLC and Montagu Evans Chartered Surveyors<\/p>\n

1994 Potsdam Speicherstadt, Germany Masterplan Competition<\/p>\n

with Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners<\/p>\n

1994 South Bank Centre Masterplan Competition, London, UK<\/p>\n

with Richard Rogers Partnership<\/p>\n

Competition Winning Design<\/i><\/p>\n

1994 South Bank Centre Masterplan Competition, London, UK<\/p>\n

with Foster & Partners<\/p>\n

1994 St. Anne\u2019s Housing Estate, Nottingham, UK<\/p>\n

A study of existing patterns of pedestrian movement and space use, and design consultancy<\/p>\n

on options for redevelopment with the Joint Centre for Urban Design, Oxford Brookes<\/p>\n

University for Technical Aid for Nottingham Communities<\/p>\n

1993-94 Chalkhill Housing Estate Redevelopment Competition, Wembley, North London, UK<\/p>\n

with CF M\u00f8ller and Partners and Avanti Architects Ltd<\/p>\n

SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION<\/p>\n

Fulfilled annual continuing education requirements for AICP (36 credit hours per year) since 2010 and CNU-A (8 credit hours per year) since 2015.<\/p>\n

2021 8.0 CNU-A credit hours during during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2020-21 32.00 AICP credit hours earned during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2018-19 32.00 AICP credit hours earned during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2016-17 32.75 AICP credit hours earned during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2014-15 34.75 AICP credit hours earned during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2012-13 33.25 AICP credit hours earned during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2010-11 126.75 AICP credit hours earned during Reporting Period<\/p>\n

2009 Community Planning: The Intersection of Culture, Ecosystems and Transportation, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: 1000 Friends of Florida, April 23, 2009<\/p>\n

2009 Transit-Oriented Development Design Guidelines Workshop, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: Northeast Florida Regional Council and Florida Department of Community Affairs, July 14, 2009<\/p>\n

2008 Plat and Subdivision Law in Florida<\/i> (Instructor) Jacksonville, FL: Lorman Education Services, October 31, 2008<\/p>\n

2008 Florida Business Task Force, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: Beaver Street Enterprise Center, June 4, 2008<\/p>\n

2007 Strange Brew: The Changing Mix of Land Planning, Politics and Capitalism<\/i> (Instructor), Jacksonville, FL: FPZA and APA Florida, September 28, 2007<\/p>\n

2006 Problem Solving for Condominium and Homeowners\u2019 Associations in Florida, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: Lorman Education Services, May 10, 2006<\/p>\n

2006 National Stormwater Summit 2005-2006, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: Stormwater Workshops LLC, January 31, 2006<\/p>\n

2005 Florida Wetlands and Mitigation Banking, <\/i>Tampa, FL: CLE International, November 3-4, 2005<\/p>\n

2005 Advanced Zoning and Land Use in Florida, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: Lorman Education Services, March 10, 2005<\/p>\n

2004 Plat and Subdivision Law in Florida, <\/i>Jacksonville, FL: Lorman Education Services, October 20, 2004<\/p>\n

2004 Project Management for Planners Workshop, <\/i>Gainesville, FL: APA Florida, October 12, 2004<\/p>\n

2004 Back to the Future: Reinventing Old Neighborhoods Through New Design Standards, <\/i>Palencia, FL: FPZA and First Coast APA, September 24, 2004<\/p>\n

2004 Real Estate Development from Beginning to End in Florida, <\/i>Tampa, FL: Lorman Education Services, September 16, 2004<\/p>\n

2003 Management Skills<\/i> (Mandatory for Nassau County, FL Employees), Yulee, FL: Florida State College<\/p>\n

2003 Discipline is No Problem <\/i>(Mandatory for Nassau County, FL Employees), Yulee, FL: Florida State College<\/p>\n

2003 Diversity Sensitivity <\/i>(Mandatory for Nassau County, FL Employees), Yulee, FL: The Allen Group<\/p>\n

2003 Sexual Harassment <\/i>(Mandatory for Nassau County, FL Employees), Yulee, FL: The Allen Group<\/p>\n

2002 Coping with Difficult Customers <\/i>(Mandatory for Nassau County, FL Employees), Yulee, FL: The Allen Group<\/p>\n

SELECTED INVITED JUROR<\/p>\n

2021 Pre-Final and Final Jury, ARCT 411: Architectural Design Studio 6<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2020 Final Jury, ARCT 410: Architectural Design Studio 5<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2020 Final Jury, ARCT 511: Senior Project Programing and Preparation<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2020 Pre-Final Jury, ARCT 511: Senior Project Programing and Preparation<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2020 Final Jury, ARCT 212: Architectural Design Studio 2<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final Jury, ARCT 510: Comprehensive Design Studio<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final Jury, ARCT 410: Architectural Design Studio 5<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final and Interim Jury, ARCT 511: Senior Project Programing and Preparation<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final Jury, ARCT 120: Architecture and Allied Arts<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Project #1 Final Jury, ARCT 230: Material & Methods of Building Construction I<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final Jury, ARCT 212: Architectural Design Studio 2<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final Jury, ARCT 411: Architectural Design Studio 6<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Pre-Final Jury, ARCT 512: Senior Project<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Final Jury, ARCT 212: Architectural Design Studio 2<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2019 Interim Jury, ARCT 311: Architectural Design Studio 4<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2018 Final Jury, ARCT 510: Comprehensive Design Studio<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2018 Interim Jury, ARCT 120: Architecture and Allied Arts<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2018 Final Review, ARCT 400\/500 Practical Training 1 & 2 (Summer 2018)<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University 2018Final Review, MUPD 652: Theory on Urban Form & Design<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2018 Interim and Final Jury, ARCT 411: Architectural Design Studio 6<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2017 Final Jury, ARCT 511: Senior Project Programing and Preparation<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2017 Interim Jury, ARCT 310: Architectural Design Studio III<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2017 Final Review, ARCT 400\/500 Practical Training 1 & 2 (Summer 2017)<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/p>\n

2016 Thesis Studio Crits, Master of Urban Design Program<\/p>\n

School of Building Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design<\/p>\n

2015 3rd Year Studio Crits, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture Program<\/p>\n

School of Building Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design<\/p>\n

2008 4th Year Studio Crits, REE4043 Real Estate Analysis, Finance, and Investment<\/p>\n

Coggin College of Business, University of North Florida<\/p>\n

2007 Graduate Studio Crits, Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program<\/p>\n

School of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University<\/p>\n

1999 Studio Crits, MSc In Urban Design Course<\/p>\n

The Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning, University College London<\/p>\n

1997 Studio Crits, Master of Architecture Program, The Architectural Association, London, UK<\/p>\n

1996-97 Studio Crits, BA in Architecture\/BA in Landscape Architecture Programs<\/p>\n

Department of Architecture and Landscape, University of Greenwich, London<\/p>\n

SELECTED HONORS<\/p>\n

2021 CENG Special Impact Award, Farsana A. Aravassery, UNSEEN: A Non Visual Collaborative <\/i>Center<\/i> (ARCT 512: Senior Project Supervisor: <\/span>M.D Major<\/b>), College of Engineering, Qatar University<\/span><\/p>\n

2021 3rd Place, Moza Al-Obaidan, Hayy, Rethinking Qatari Neighborhoods and Dwellings<\/i> (ARCT 512: Senior Project Supervisor: M.D Major<\/b>), QU College of Engineering Senior Project Awards\u00a0<\/span>(Architecture)<\/p>\n

2021 1st Prize, Moza Al-Obaidan, Hayy, Rethinking Qatari Neighborhoods and Dwellings<\/i> (ARCT 512:\u00a0<\/span>Senior Project Supervisor: M.D Major<\/b>), Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) Architecture Excellence\u00a0<\/span>Prize<\/p>\n

May 2020 2nd Prize, Lames F. Al-Salahi (ARCT 512: Senior Project Supervisor M.D\u00a0<\/b>Major<\/b>), QU College of Engineering Senior Project Awards (Architecture)<\/p>\n

2018-present Elected Faculty Mentor by student members of the Qatar University-American Institute of Architecture Students (QU-AIAS) Chapter<\/p>\n

April 2018 First Prize, Photography, \u201cThe Social Life of Doha\u2019s Public Spaces\u201d Visualization Challenge Award, Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2019, 23-24 April 2019, DOI: 10.13140\/RG.2.2.12773.65762<\/p>\n

June 2018 3rd Prize, Almaha Alyafei and Ghada Fetais (ARCT 512: Senior Project Supervisor M.D <\/b>Major<\/b>), QU College of Engineering Senior Project Awards (Architecture)<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2018 3rd Prize, Almaha Alyafei (ARCT 512: Senior Project Supervisor M.D <\/b>Major<\/b>), Arab Engineering Bureau Architecture Excellence Prize<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2018 First Prize, Photography, Alreem Al-Emadi (ARCT 420: Environment-Behavior Studies Supervisor: M.D. Major<\/b>) \u201cThe Social Life of Doha\u2019s Public Spaces\u201d Visualization Challenge Award, Qatar University Annual Research Forum and Exhibition 2018, 2-3 May 2018<\/p>\n

2013 Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission Award, Starr Sanford Design for 1619 Challen Ave<\/p>\n

2013 Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Outstanding Renovation Award, Starr Sanford Design for 1619 Challen Ave<\/p>\n

2012 2nd Place for Best Newsletter in State of Florida, The Pauladin,<\/i> St, Paul\u2019s Council #15132, Florida State Council, Knights of Columbus<\/p>\n

2009 Leadership Award, First Coast Section, APA Florida<\/p>\n

2006 APA Florida Section of the Year Award, First Coast Section, Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association<\/p>\n

1991-92 Phi Alpha Theta (National Historical Honor Society), Clemson University<\/p>\n

1991 Dean\u2019s List, Clemson University<\/p>\n

1986 2nd Place, Competition in Architecture, State of Illinois Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)<\/p>\n

1985-86 Illinois State Scholar, Illinois Student Assistance Program<\/p>\n

1985-86 National Honor Society<\/p>\n

1985-96 Who\u2019s Who Among American High School Students<\/p>\n

1985-86 Mu Alpha Theta, Mathematics Honor Society<\/p>\n

1985 8th Place, Competition in Architecture, State of Illinois<\/p>\n

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)<\/p>\n

1982-86 Honor Roll, Collinsville Senior High School<\/p>\n

COMMITTEES AND REFEREE<\/p>\n

2021 – present Member, Public Outreach Committee, Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2020 – 21 Member, Qatar School of Architecture (QAS) Committee, Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2019 – present Chair, Space Syntax Middle East Conference<\/i> Organizing Committee, Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2018 Member, Architecture Program Admission Test Task Force, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2018 – present Chair, Newsletter and Magazine Task Force, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning,, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2018 – present Chair, AIAS\/Student Association\/Architecture Day Task Force, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning,, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2017 – present Chair, Webpage Task Force, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2017 – present Member, Graduate Studies and Research Committee, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2017-2018 Chair, Research Sub-Committee, Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2015 Referee, 10th International Space Syntax Symposium, <\/em>London, UK: University College London, July 13-17, 2015<\/p>\n

2009 Host Committee, APA Florida Conference<\/em>, American Planning Association, Jacksonville, FL: Hyatt Regency Riverfront, September 15-18, 2009<\/p>\n

2009 Chair, Logistics Committee, APA Florida Conference<\/em>, American Planning Association, Jacksonville, FL: Hyatt Regency Riverfront, September 15-18, 2009<\/p>\n

1998-2000 Secretariat, Space Syntax International Referee Committee<\/p>\n

1997-2000 Secretariat, Space Syntax International Steering Committee<\/p>\n

1997-99 Built Environment Graduate Program Committee, The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London<\/p>\n

1996-99 Board of Examiners, The Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London<\/p>\n

1999 Organizing Committee, Second International Space Syntax Symposium, <\/em>Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, March 29-April 3, 1999<\/p>\n

1999 Referee Committee, Second International Space Syntax Symposium, <\/em>Brazil: Universidade de Bras\u00edlia, March 29-April 3, 1999<\/p>\n

1997 Organizing Committee, First International Space Syntax Symposium, <\/em>London, UK: University College London, April 15-18, 1997<\/p>\n

1997 Referee Committee, First International Space Syntax Symposium, <\/em>London, UK: University College London, April 15-18, 1997<\/p>\n

1997 Symposium Organizer, First International Space Syntax Symposium, <\/em>London, UK: University College London, April 15-18, 1997<\/p>\n

EXHIBITION DESIGNER<\/p>\n

2021 11th-12th Annual Architecture Day (11-12AD) Virtual Exhibition<\/i>, Department of Architecture & Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2019 10th Architecture Day Exhibition<\/em> including the ArcheoMed 3D Exhibition, Main Atrium, QU Women\u2019s Engineering Buildihg, Department of architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

1997 1st International Space Syntax Symposium Exhibition<\/em>, Main Cloisters, University College London, London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

TELEVISION, RADIO, AND PODCASTS<\/p>\n

2015 \u201cLife, Liberty, Happiness: the need for heroic planning\u201d (1.0 hour) with Don Kostelec, Blab Podcast hosted by Andy Boenau, November 23, 2015<\/p>\n

2013 \u201cWhen bluntly speaking truth makes you an outlaw, with Mark David Major\u201d (0.25 hour)<\/p>\n

Urbanism Speakeasy<\/i> Podcast hosted by Andy Boenau, September 23, 2013, http:\/\/www.urbanismspeakeasy.com\/podcast\/blunt-truth-creates-urbanism-outlaws\/<\/p>\n

1999 \u201cParty, Party\u201d (0.25 hour)<\/p>\n

A BBC Southeast First Sight<\/i> segment about the preparations for the Millennium New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations in Trafalgar Square and central London<\/p>\n

BBC2, January 28, 1999<\/p>\n

SELECTED EDITORIAL DESIGN<\/p>\n

2018- present al-Imara<\/i>, (1\/Winter 2018, 2\/Spring 2018, 3\/Fall 20187, 4\/Spring 2019, 5\/Fall 2019, 6\/Spring 2020, 7\/Fall 2020, 8\/Spring 2021), Newsletter of Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

2017 – present DAUP Webpage Task Force (with Revina Abraham), Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.qu.edu.qa\/engineering\/academics\/architecture<\/p>\n

2012-present Website, The Outlaw Urbanist in WordPress, www.outlaw-urbanist.com<\/p>\n

2014-present Website, Mark David Major | Author and Artist in WordPress, www.markdmajor.com<\/p>\n

2017 Cover Design and Interior Layout in Adobe InDesign 6.0<\/p>\n

The Syntax of City Space: American Urban Grids<\/i><\/p>\n

for Routledge Books\/Taylor & Francis Group Print Edition<\/p>\n

2017 Website, S & B Best Pest Control, Inc., www.best-pestcontrol.com<\/p>\n

2017 Website, AAA Radon Services, Inc., www.aaa-radon.com<\/p>\n

2011-17 Cover Design and Interior Layout in Adobe InDesign 6.0<\/p>\n

Mars Rising<\/i> (1st, Illustrated, and Large Print Editions)<\/p>\n

The Persistence of Memory and Other Plays <\/i>(1st and Large Print Editions)<\/p>\n

An Excessive Abundance of Curls<\/i><\/p>\n

An Infinitesimal Abundance of Color<\/i><\/p>\n

Everyday Objects: Collected Poems, 1987-2012<\/i><\/p>\n

The Persistence of Memory: Actors Edition<\/i><\/p>\n

The Truth of Glances: Actors Edition <\/i><\/p>\n

Song of My Childhood: Actors Edition <\/i><\/p>\n

Poor Richard: Yet Another Almanac for Architects and Planners (Volume 3)<\/i><\/p>\n

Poor Richard: Another Almanac for Architects and Planners (Volume 2)<\/i><\/p>\n

Poor Richard: An Almanac for Architects and Planners (Volume 1)<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i>for all Print, Kindle, and iBooks versions<\/p>\n

2011-15 Website, Starr Sanford Design, www.starrsanford.com<\/p>\n

2011-15 Website, Sky Institute+Foundation for the Future, www.skyinstitute.org<\/p>\n

2010-13 Mars Rising<\/i> Book Teaser and Release Trailers<\/p>\n

Eight (8) videos designed, scored, and written in Microsoft PowerPoint and Abode Flash for Carousel Productions; available at http:\/\/www.markdmajor.com<\/p>\n

2012 The Persistence of Memory and Other Plays<\/i> Release and Teaser Trailers<\/p>\n

Two (2) videos designed, scored, and written in Abode Flash for Carousel Productions; available at http:\/\/www.markdmajor.com<\/p>\n

2011-12 The Pauladin: Monthly Bulletin of St. Paul\u2019s Council #15132<\/i>, Knights of Columbus<\/p>\n

2006-10 In the Forum: Quarterly e-Newsletter of MAJOR Planning LLC<\/i><\/p>\n

2006-08 1st Coast Planner: Monthly e-Newsletter of the First Coast APA, <\/i>First Coast Section of the Florida Chapter, American Planning Association<\/p>\n

1999 Hillier, B., Major, M.D.<\/b>, Amorim, L., Eds., Theme Issue on Space Syntax, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design<\/i><\/p>\n

1999 Major, M.D.<\/b> Amorim, L., Eds., Proceedings of the 1st International Space Syntax Symposium <\/i>(Volume 3)<\/p>\n

1997 Major, M.D.<\/b>, Amorim, L., Dufaux, F., Eds., Proceedings of the 1st International Space Syntax Symposium<\/i> (Volume 1 and 2)<\/p>\n

1992 Director and Producer, The Persistence of Memory: A Play in Two Acts, <\/i>St. Louis, MO: A Miners\u2019 Institute Theatre Production, January-May 1992<\/p>\n

OTHER SELECTED WORKS<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2017) The Persistence of Memory and Other Plays: Large Print Edition<\/i>. St. Louis, MO: Carousel Books. ISBN-13: 978-1542959735, ISBN-10: 154295973X, ASIN: B06WGN7SPS, 402 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2017) Mars Rising: Large Print Edition <\/i>(with Illustrations by Jonathan Atkins). St. Louis, MO: Carousel Books. ISBN-13: 978-1542914079, ISBN-10: 1542914078, ASIN: B01MUI52HW, 348 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> and Boswell, L. (2015) An Excessive Abundance of Curls<\/i> (with Artwork by Layce Boswell). Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books. ISBN-13: 9781517662516 ISBN-10: 1517662516, 34 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2013) Everyday Objects: Collected Poems, 1987-2012<\/i>. Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books. ISBN-10: 1490931910, ISBN-13: 978-1490931913, ASIN: B00Q1UTUUY, 270 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> and Boswell, L. (2013) An Infinitesimal Abundance of Color<\/i> (with Artwork by Layce Boswell). Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books, ISBN-13: 9781490540146 ISBN-10: 1490540148, 34 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2012) Song of My Childhood: Actors Edition<\/i> (with Cover Art by Rachael Harbert). Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books. ISBN-10: 1475082398, ISBN-13: 978-1475082395, ASIN: B009I4TOI8, 118 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2012) The Truth of Glances: Actors Edition <\/i>(with Cover Art by Rachael Harbert). Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books, ISBN-10: 1475082509, ISBN-13: 978-1475082500, ASIN: B009FG0JGK, 118 pp.\\<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2012) The Persistence of Memory: Actors Edition <\/i>(with Cover Art by Rachael Harbert). Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books. ISBN-10: 1475082541, ISBN-13: 978-1475082548, ASIN: B009DP04PY, 108 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2012) The Persistence of Memory and Other Plays: 1st Edition<\/i> (with Cover Art by Rachael Harbert). Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books. ISBN-10: 1466493682, ISBN-13: 978-1466493681, ASIN: B007PV7LJK, 214 pp.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D. <\/b>(2011) Mars Rising<\/i>. Jacksonville, FL: Carousel Books.ISBN-10: 1463655983, ISBN-13: 978-1463655983, ASIN: B005JPA9AW, 258 pp. Re-issued in 2013 as Illustrated Edition with Illustrations by Jonathan Atkins.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (2011) \u201cPurchased Inertia\u201d The View from Here Literary Magazine. <\/i>London: Issue 32, February 2011. ISSN: 1758-2903.<\/p>\n

Major, M.D.<\/b> (1992) The Persistence of Memory: A Play in Two Acts<\/i>. St. Louis, MO: A Miners\u2019 Institute Theatre Production, January-May 1992. Library of Congress Copyright Registration Number TXU 534-906.<\/p>\n

LANGUAGES <\/span><\/p>\n

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