2002 to 2010 - Forensic Architect and Golf Course Accident Investigations
Premises liability and golf course accident investigations (errant golf ball collisions and golf cart accidents), building construction dispute investigations and reports, construction cost estimating, site surveys, depositions, arbitration and court appearances.
1982 to 2001 - Michael S. Johnstone AIA
Private practice in architecture and forensic services for: retail stores, shopping centers, commercial structures, restaurants and cafes, office interiors, golf courses, clubhouses, driving ranges and custom homes.
Forensic investigation of commercial / residential construction disputes and accidents. Complete architectural design services, including: safety studies, programming and schematic design, entitlement procurement, design, construction documents, permitting, contractor selection and construction administration.
1979 to 1982 - Kaplan/McLaughlin/Diaz – Administrative Manager
A 160 person architectural and planning firm in San Francisco. In charge of staff recruitment and management and planning for major mixed-use development studies in housing, urban mixed-use and adaptive re-use projects throughout the USA.
1976 to 1979 - Meyer/Johnstone Associates – President
Architecture and commercial interior design firm concentrating on office and medical interiors, retail stores and cafes. Complete design and construction administration services.
1974 to 1976 - San Francisco – Department of City Planning
Planner in charge of historic review of seismic renovation projects and creation of the 100 most significant historic buildings list. Assisted in drafting the new residential zoning ordinance.
1972 to 1974 - United Professional Constructors
Architect for a design/build organization in Denver, Colorado. Responsible for programming, design and construction documents for low-income and elderly multi-family housing.
EDUCATION
2005 to 2010
National Academy of Forensic Engineers - Continuing Education in Forensic Investigations and reporting.
American Institute of Architects – Continuing Educations seminars
2004
A B technical College – Lead Based Paint Mitigation Certificate
Architects Abroad Program – Three week educational tour of Milan, Florence, Venice and Rome.
Seismic Seminar, University of California Berkeley – National symposium on preparation for a catastrophic seismic event.
1985
Harvard University – Graduate School of Design – Golf Course Design seminar.
University of Cincinnati – Bachelor of Science in Architecture
International Institute of Design – Bartlett School of Architecture, London, England. Summer program in urban design for international graduate students.
Freies Institute – Bern, Switzerland. Senior year in High School, foreign exchange student with the American Field Service.
ASSOCIATIONS
Registered architect in North Carolina and California.
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
The American Institute of Architects
United States Golf Association
Carolinas Association of Golf Course Superintendents
Corresponding Affiliate of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers
Monterey Bay aquarium – Charter Members
North Carolina Arboretum
American Cancer Society
White Oak Martial Arts
