Steven Parshall

Steven Parshall is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in developing real estate and facility plans to align with organizational visions and objectives.

He specializes in creating long-term strategies and immediate implementations for major corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies, integrating various factors like organizational mission, population forecasting, work process enhancement, workplace needs, and cost analysis into comprehensive facilities plans.

Steve is a prolific writer and co-author, having published over 23 articles, research reports, and five books, including the widely used 5th edition of Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer.

He is a respected figure in the industry, frequently lecturing, teaching, and conducting workshops at professional events and educational institutions, sharing his expertise in workplace innovation, analysis, and research methodologies.

Notably, Steve is renowned for his expertise in the Problem Seeking® process, having conducted numerous workshops externally and within his role at HOK, where he served as a Senior Consultant. Additionally, he held the prestigious William Peña Visiting Professorship at Texas A&M University.

Steve Parshall pursued his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he obtained a Masters in Business Administration, a Masters in Architecture, and a Bachelors in Architecture.