Mr. John E. Peaslee
Biography
John Peaslee is a Registered Interior Designer (RID) in the state of Alabama, a professional member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). To maintain the registration and certification requires a mandatory minimum of 10 hours of continuing education units (ceu) per year and at least 2 of those hours must be code-related.
Since 1985 he has maintained his own design consulting business where he has prepared designs, construction documents, and material and background specifications for clients. He has 39 years of practice experience and 35 years of teaching experience. Between professional practice and teaching experience along with continuing education, this training affords students with current proficiency.
Curriculum Vitae
Name, Academic Title, and Position: John Eric Peaslee, Assistant Professor
Registration/Certification Number(s):
NCIDQ Certification, April 17, 1982, Certificate #4057
Alabama State Board, Registered Interior Designer, Certificate #220, October 2011
Institution, Department, Division: The University of Alabama, Department of Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, College of Human Environmental Sciences
Date of Initial Appointment: 1995
Responsibilities in the Program: Teach in undergraduate program; Advise undergraduates; Service to community and university.
Tenured Full-time Appointment
Education Since High School (list most recent first):
Institution Major Dates Degree
California State University Interior Design Education 1987 M.A.
California State University Home Economics 1977 B.A.
College of the Sequoias Architecture 1972 Associate of Arts
Professional Background (include all experiences, list most recent first):
- Teaching Experiences:
Institution Position/Subject Areas Inclusive Dates
The University of Alabama Assistant Professor 1995-Present
Purdue University Assistant Professor 1988-1995
University of California, Davis Adjunct Faculty 1984-1986
California State University, Sacramento Adjunct Faculty 1983-1988
California State University, Chico Adjunct Faculty 1987-1988
American River College Adjunct Faculty 1982-1988
San Joaquin Delta College Adjunct Faculty 1985-1988
Westland College Adjunct Faculty 1982-1985
Bauder College Adjunct Faculty 1981-1982
Practitioner Experience (include all experiences, list most recent first):
Institution/Firm Responsibilities Inclusive Dates
John Peaslee Design Consultant Interior Design 1985-Present
Dennis Haworth & Associates Interior Design 1980-1984
John Breuner Company, Inc. Interior Design 1978-1980
Cannel & Chaffin of Fresno, Inc. Interior Design 1977-1978
Leadership roles held within the past five years in professional, scientific, and honorary societies including offices held, awards, recognitions, etc.:
Society Office/Recognition
American Society of Interior Designs (ASID) Presidential Citation 2016
State Board of Registration for Interior Design Registration Chair 2008-2011
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Board Delegate 2005 – 2011
State Board of Registration for Interior Design Education Director 2003-2011
Summarize professional development activities related to responsibilities in the program within the past five years (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education courses, relevant travel):
Professional Development Activity Location Year
“Transparency in Sustainability” CEU Florence, Alabama 2016
“An Introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard
55” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2015
“Designing for Acoustics” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2015
“Don’t Forget the Signs; Your Guide to ADA
Signage Basics” Birmingham, Alabama 2015
“Refining Access in Design” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2015
“The Designer’s ADA – Top 10 Things to
Get Right” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2015
“2015 Global Color Trends” CEU Huntsville, Alabama 2015
“ColorSense” CEU Huntsville, Alabama 2015
“Environments for Cancer Care: A User
Centered Approach” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2014
“Area Rug Constructions and Terminology” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2014
“Demystifying Resigns – Architects Guide to
Design with Polymers” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2014
Alabama ASID State Conference Huntsville, Alabama 2013
Fantastic Forum: Asian Rim Restaurant Tour Birmingham, Alabama 2013
“Design for Patient Dignity” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2013
“Functional Color in Healthcare Environments
CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2013
“The New Work Day” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2013
“Design for Healing” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2013
“Laminate Technical Review” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2013
“Recycled Polyester and Nylon in Commercial
Textiles” CEU Montgomery, Alabama 2013
Don’t Ignore the Signs: Your Guide to ADA
Signage Basics” CEU Huntsville, Alabama 2013
“The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of
Materials Choices – Part 2” CEU Huntsville, Alabama 2013
“TCNA’s Building Green With Tile” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2013
“Integrated Modular Design and Construction
Design for Sustainable Interiors” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2013
“Sustainable Residential Interiors” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2013
Interior Design Educators Council Regional
Conference Richmond, Virginia 2012
“The Work of Work is changing: The Evolution
Of Benching” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2012
“IRC: What to Know From the International
Residential Code” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2012
“Barrier-Free Design Issues Relevant to Intelligent
Homes” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2012
“Sustainable Design Issues Relevant to Intelligent
Homes” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2012
“HSW Issues Relevant to Intelligent Homes” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2012
“Sustainable Kitchens & Baths” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2011
“Fire and Design for Hospitality: The Good,
The Bad, and the Money” CEU Huntsville, Alabama 2010
“ADA: Current Status and the New 2010
Guidelines” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2010
“Designing Spaces that Support Cultural
Change” CEU Birmingham, Alabama 2010