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Ian Gasco-Wiggin

Ian Gasco-Wiggin

Boston, MA, US

 

About 

My experience consists of a mix of construction, academic and architectural. I recently attended the University of Massachusetts and obtained my Bachelors in Architecture with a minor in Building Construction Technology. During this time I interned for a year with an architecture firm gaining experience in all aspects of architecture. Upon graduating I worked full time at Kraus Fitch Architects in Amherst, MA. They are a small firm specializing in sustainability where I worked on a large scale institutional project for Smith College along with several residential projects and a senior housing community located in Westhampton, MA.

 

Currently I am attending Northeastern University to get my Masters of Architecture. I plan to go on to obtain my license and become a strong and successful designer of large scale commercial projects that focus on sustainability and renewable energy.

 

Ian Gasco-Wiggin

17 Cummings Rd.
Brighton, MA 02135
(802)-376-6243
 [email protected]
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Objective
Work in an environment that challenges me to continue learning while collaborating with the coworkers around me. To help envision and create new designs while implementing the core values of the company.

Education
Northeastern University. Boston, MA
Masters of Architecture Canidate 2014
University of Massachusetts. Amhersts, MA
Bachelors of Architecture Fall 2011. Minor Building Construction Technology
Technical Competencies

Design
Program writing, site analysis, concept development, massing studies
Experience with various mixed-use programs, including gyms, libraries, retail, meditation
spaces, restaurants, schools and housing
Craft
Drafting and rendering with graphite, ink and colored pencil. Modeling with chipboard, wood, plastic and foam
Computer Skills
Google Sketchup, Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, AutoCAD,Vectorworks, Revit, Maxwell Render, Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience
Kraus Fitch Architects; Amherst, MA. Architectural Designer Feb. 2012-Present
Worked on a variety of sustainable projects from residential to commercial, including schools, faculty office buildings, Cohousing and other types of housing developments.
Developed CD’s, constructed presentations, performed research and analysis,
assisted with construction management and administration process.

TIA Architects; Amherst, MA. Intern Jan. 2011-Feb. 2012
Collaborated closely with the principal and other interns to develop affordable and
sustainable housing. Worked on several small scale commercial and industrial projects.
Built detailed models of various projects, met with clients, developed presentations, performed feasibility studies, created promotional materials.

R.E. Wiggin Building and Remodeling; Chester, VT. Carpenter 2002-2010
Worked on a crew constructing large scale luxury residences and additions.
Experience with timber framing, machinery and design/build construction.

Memberships
AIAS Fall 2007-Fall 2011
Theta Chi Fraternity Fall 2008-Present
USGBC Member Fall 2011-Present

Employment 

KlingStubbins, Boston, MA, US, Architectural Designer

Dec 2012 - current
 

Kraus Fitch Architects, Amherst, MA, Architectural Designer

Worked on a variety of sustainable projects from residential to commercial, including schools, faculty office buildings, Cohousing and other types of housing developments. Developed CD’s, constructed presentations, performed research and analysis, assisted with construction management and administration process.

Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
 

TIA Architects, Amherst Center, MA, US, Designer/Intern

Collaborated closely with the principal and other interns to develop affordable and sustainable housing. Worked on several small scale commercial and industrial projects. Built detailed models of various projects, met with clients, developed presentations, performed feasibility studies, created promotional materials.

Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
 

R. E. Wiggin Building and Remodeling, Chester, VT, US, Carpenter

Worked on a crew constructing large scale luxury residences and additions. Experience with timber framing, machinery and design/build construction.

Jun 2002 - Aug 2010
 

Education 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

-Housing and Aggregation Studio
-Environmental Systems
-Design Tactics and Operations
-Cities, sustainability and Climate Change
-Urban Government and Politics

Sep 2012 - current
 

University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst Center, MA, US, BArch, Architecture

-Study Abroad in Rome (Fall 2010)
-Design I, II, III, IV, VI
-Analysis and Representation
-Construction Methods and Materials
-Business of Building
-The Built Environment
-Energy Efficient Housing
-Architectural History
-3-D Wood Sculpture Design
-Photography
-Building and Forest Products Marketing
-Drawing and Studio Art

Sep 2008 - Dec 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills