Tracy Susanne Salvia, LEED AP

Principal

As a Principal at STL, Tracy Salvia has firm-wide responsibility for research and development, technical coordination and quality control of all projects in the office. Tracy came to STL in 1998 from the Chicago firm Lohan Associates, where she began her career.

Tracy has over 23 years of experience on large-scale public and private architecture projects of all building types. She has in-depth understanding of fast-track design and construction, federal, state and municipal codes and construction means and methods. Her Municipal Code Review experience with the City of Chicago has required her to develop an intimate knowledge of the text, intent and interpretations of the Chicago Building Code. In addition, she has substantial experience with the Planning and Zoning departments working on Special Uses, Rezoning and Planned Developments.

Outside of her leadership at STL, Tracy maintains an active interest in the integration of the design and technical aspects of Architecture at the University level. She was invited to teach at the University of Illinois - Chicago, serving as a studio instructor for two semesters, and lecturing on Low-Rise Housing and Detailing.