Ben Tiseo
President, Architect
Ben immigrated to the United States from a small town in Southern Italy in 1950. After having worked in the construction industry and after serving two years of military service, he earned his Architectural college degree. He opened his own firm in 1980, Tiseo Associates, Inc. In 1996 he became President and Chief Operatting Officer of Redstone Tiseo Architects. In 1998 he, once again, opened his own business as Tiseo Architects, Inc. Mr. Tiseo's experience reflects his interest in technical areas of architecture, including construction and code issues.
Education
- 1978
- B.S. Architecture, Lawrence Technological University
Activities and Professional Experience
- 2016 - 2018
- Board Member, Livonia Chamber of Commerce
- 2012 & 2016 - Present
- AIA Government Advocacy Committee
- 2012 - Present
- Board Member, City of Pontiac Board of Appeals
- 1988 - Present
- Professional Member, Southeastern Michigan Building Officials and Inspectors Association (SEMBOIA)
- 1982 - Present
- Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- 1982 - Present
- Professional Member, International Code Council
- 1980 - Present
- Adjunct Professor in Architecture, Lawrence Technological University
- 1992 - 2015
- AIA Michigan Government Affairs Committee
- 1989 - 2015
- AIA Michigan / AIA Detroit, Various Committees
- 1993 - 1997 & 2001 - 2013
- AIA Michigan Board of Directors
- 1991 - 1997 & 2001 - 2013
- Director, AIA Detroit
- 1996 - 2006
- Member, State of Michigan Building Code Review Committee
- 1996
- Chair, Architecture Chapter of LTU Alumni Association
Licensure
- 1980
- Architect, States of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Indiana, Georgia, Virginia, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Mississippi
- 1988
- NCARB Certificate Holder
Honors
- 1988 - Present
- Numerous Certificates of Appreciation, AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit.
- 2010
- Elevated to a Fellowship designation by the AIA for making a significant contribution to architecture and society, and for achieving a standard of excellence in the profession.
- 2010
- Recipient of the Government Affairs Outstanding Individual Contribution Award from the AIA Government Affairs Awards jury.
- 2009
- Recipient of the 2009 AIA Detroit Gold Medal Award.
- 2004
- Recipient of AIA Michigan's Robert F. Hastings Award for Ben's recognition of distinguished service to the profession.
- 1999
- Recipient of the Distinguished Architecture Alumni Award from the architecture chapter of the Lawrence Technological University Alumni Association.
- 1999
- Recipient of Special Tribute, Legislators and Governor, State of Michigan.
- 1993
- Board Member of the Year, AIA Michigan
