With a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Kentucky, and over six years of diverse professional experience within architectural and engineering firms, and specific concentrations in forensic investigations, Mr. DeSantis provides a wide array of forensic and consulting architectural services. Building on his communication skills as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Steel, Timber, and Reinforced Concrete Structures courses, and his own personal experience working in the masonry construction trade, he breaks down complex architectural, engineering, and construction issues into simple, easy to understand concepts.
Recognized by the National Council of Architecture Review Boards, the American Institute of Architects, U.S. Green Building Council, and Excel Tribometers, Mr. DeSantis is a Registered Architect in 17 states. He possesses specialized experience in architectural design, construction, structural remediation, drone piloting, and waterproofing, frequently consulting on large-scale and complex matters involving multiple types of investigational sciences. Mr. DeSantis investigates premises liability incidents and accidents in both the public and private sectors. He also possesses specialized training and certification in slip-resistance testing, walkway and footwear safety, the scientific and mechanical aspects of human ambulation and biomechanics, which are typically applied to simultaneously evaluate constructed system performance and human interactions therewith. Mr. DeSantis operates and utilizes multiple 3D laser scanning systems to capture precise as-built conditions, which can be processed into 3D models or drawings of building interiors, exteriors, and entire site conditions typically used for visual aids, precise measurements, and cost estimates.
Registered Architect:
Alabama: RA 9307
Connecticut: ARI.3124000121
Delaware: RA S5-0018991
Florida: RA AR102858
Indiana: AR12300215
Maine: ARC5861
Maryland: 22245
Massachusetts: 954681-AR-R
New Jersey: RA 21AI02094600
New York: RA 043618
Ohio: ARC.2419630
Oklahoma: a08854
Pennsylvania: RA 409564
Rhode Island: 5962
Texas: 31973
Vermont: 003.0134730
Virginia: 0401021237
