Marc Eugene Schiler is an American architect, engineer, educator, and sustainability consultant known for his contributions to daylighting, solar shading, and high‑performance building design. He is the founder and principal of Schiler Consulting, a multidisciplinary firm that provides design, engineering, and research services focused on energy‑efficient architecture.
Education and Academic Career
Schiler earned a professional degree in architecture and later obtained licensure as both a registered architect and professional engineer. He has served as a professor of architecture at the University of Miami's School of Architecture, where he taught courses on environmental design, daylighting, and building performance. He has also held adjunct or visiting positions at other institutions, contributing to academic curricula and research programs related to sustainable architecture.
Professional Practice
Through Schiler Consulting, Schiler has worked on a wide range of projects, including commercial office buildings, cultural institutions, and residential developments. The firm is recognized for integrating advanced daylighting strategies, dynamic façade systems, and energy modeling into design processes. Notable project types include high‑rise office towers employing automated shading devices and museums that optimize natural illumination while protecting artwork.
Research and Publications
Schiler has authored and co‑authored numerous peer‑reviewed articles, conference papers, and professional standards on topics such as daylighting design, solar control technologies, and building energy simulation. He contributed to the development of guidelines for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‑Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). His book, Daylight Design in Architecture, is widely cited in academic and professional circles for its comprehensive treatment of daylighting principles and applications.
Professional Affiliations and Awards
He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) and a member of professional societies including the ASHRAE, IES, and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). Schiler’s work has been recognized with awards for design excellence, research contributions, and sustainable building performance.
Impact and Legacy
Marc Eugene Schiler’s interdisciplinary approach—bridging architecture, engineering, and environmental science—has influenced contemporary practices in sustainable building design. His advocacy for integrating daylighting and solar shading into the early stages of architectural design has contributed to broader acceptance of performance‑based design methodologies in the United States and internationally.