Principal Architect
Paul Blaser
Mr. Blaser returned to his Saskatchewan home in 2005 after 13 years of Architectural education and experience in Canada and Europe. With a Professional Degree in Architecture, Paul’s education also includes a degree in Environmental Studies from University of Waterloo. Paul is the Founding Chair of the Saskatchewan Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council and is well versed in the practical practice of building construction, serving as both Design Architect and Contract Administrator for diverse projects across Canada.
Since his return to RBMA, Paul has made the Integrated Design Process (IDP) central to the way the firm conducts its services. The evolution of IDP has been Pauls investment in the Lean Process. Learning under Sensei Architect Steve Manthey of John Black and Associates (JBA), the firm has worked to put Users including patients, students, community members, families and front line staff at the center of the design process. The results are designs that increase flow, eliminate waste, increase value-added time, and keep the most important thing the most important thing. And the most important thing is the Customer.
EMPLOYMENT
2008 – present RBM Architecture Principal Architect, Saskatoon
2006 – 2007 RBM Architecture Partner, Saskatoon
2005 – B. Rajani Architecture, Saskatoon
2000-2005 John MacDonald Architect Inc. Project Lead, Kitchener, Ont.
1999 – Arkkitehtehtitoimisto Suominen Ky Designer, Helsinki, Finland
1999 – Akin Bergerman Architects Designer, Saskatoon
1998 – Frits De Vries Architect Designer, Vancouver, B.C.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Architect, Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA), Current President
Registered Architect, Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA)
Registered Architect, Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Registered Architect, Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
Registered Architect, Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
LEED Accredited Professional
LEAN EXPERIENCE
Principal Architect, BUH ICU and Endoscopy Renovation – JBA 3P Process
Principal Architect, Kelvington Integrated Health Facility – JBA 7Ways/3P Process
Lean Architect, Prince Alert Victoria Hospital – JBA 7Ways/ 3P Process
Lean Architect, Saskatoon Cancer Centre – JBA 7Ways/ 3P Process
Lean Architect, JBA Sensei Architect – Saskatchewan Hospital – JBA 7Ways/ 3P Process
Lean Architect, JBA Sensei Architect – Swift Current LTC, JBA 7Ways/ 3P Process
Principal Architect, PNRHA Strategic Capital Infrastructure Plan for Primary Care
Principal Architect, BUH Outpatient Recovery