Frank R. Muraca
PRESIDENT AND SENIOR PLANNER
Since forming ARCH Consultants, Ltd., Frank Muraca has managed the building process for a wide variety of building types, specializing in Senior environments. Working with clients on both new construction and remodeling of occupied facilities, he has expanded his experience with mixed-use buildings involving residential, commercial, dining and food service, fitness, health care, auditorium and light retail components.
Mr. Muraca actively leads the ARCH team on every project the firm undertakes and oversees projects for Senior, Healing, Learning and Civic environments. He serves as lead planning consultant with our Senior environment clients.
Mr. Muraca’s expertise encompasses all aspects of development and construction from regulatory (entitlements to health department compliance), strategic planning, finance, constructability, and on-site construction observation to dispute resolution and post-occupancy evaluation. He is also a LEED AP with a strong interest in sustainable design.
His experience includes ten years as a professional architect and project designer at large and national architectural and engineering firms, moving from design to managing and leading teams of designers. Eventually he led a consulting division within a full service architectural and engineering firm, specializing in development. His interests in development management led him to a construction consulting and cost estimating firm, where he led owner’s representation on numerous projects, employing varying design and construction delivery methods.
Mr. Muraca has published articles and presented topics on project management and planning practices for building and development at regional and national forums.
Education
Mr. Muraca received his Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from Loyola University and his Master of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Muraca is a licensed architect (IL 001.016723), a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED Accredited Professional. His professional associations include LeadingAge, the United States Green Building Council, the Urban Land Institute and the Construction Specifications Institute.
Publications
“Managing Budgets for LTC Building Projects,” Long-Term Living online magazine, July 2012
“An Integrated Approach to Building,” Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management, June 2007
“Controlling Budgets to Maximize Quality,” Assisted Living Success, November 2002
Speaking Engagements
Thriving in Place: Planning a Successful Wellness Center, LeadingAge VA, Norfolk, VA, June 2017
The Outlook for Seniors Housing Development: What’s Being Built, Where and How Best to Gauge Market Opportunities, InterFace Seniors Housing West, Los Angeles, CA, March 2017
Planning a Vertical Life Plan Community, Environments for Aging, Las Vegas, NV, February 2017
Campus Development: Keeping Your Board Informed, LeadingAge Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, October 2016
Reviewing CCRC Startups, Urban Land Institute Council, Chicago, IL, November 2013
Senior Housing Market Overview, Illinois Real Estate Journal Senior Housing Conference, Chicago, IL, December 2012
Healthy Buildings, Healthy Bottom Line, AIA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 2007
The Village at Orchard Ridge, ULI Developers Showcase, San Francisco, CA, October 2015
Adapting to Accommodate Demands – An Example from a High-Rise Health Center, LeadingAge IL Annual Meeting, Rosemont, IL, April 2015
Repositioning for Remarkable Results, LeadingAge IL Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2014