Michael Malone, AIA, is Director of the Michael Malone Studio at WKMC Architects in Dallas, Texas. In his capacity as a design principal for a 40-person architectural firm, he leads and coordinates design for single- and multifamily residences, specialty retail, commercial offices, and corporate marketing centers. Mr. Malone’s client roster includes EDS, Lockheed Martin, Shell Oil Company, Harrah’s Casinos, and the Discovery Channel. He has contributed to several publications and has written articles and columns for professional and industry magazines such as Texas Architect, Metal Architecture, and Exhibit Builder. The Architect’s Guide to Residential Design is based on a well-received presentation that Mr. Malone first introduced at the 2006 annual convention of the Texas Society of Architects. A graduate of Auburn University and University of Texas at Arlington, he lives in Dallas with his wife Amy and four children Meredyth, Max, Riley, and Carlie.