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Juan Saenz

Juan Saenz

San Antonio, TX, US

 

About 

 Design Philosophy

     Designs are not imposed, they evolve as a response to careful analysis of many factors. These factors include client’s needs, site, program, climate and regional character while keeping in mind how buildings are designed, built, and operated to be sustainable. This response lies at the heart of Architecture because it transforms problem solving into an art form. Architecture is a functional art that creates experiences that rewards the senses. Carefully developed and explored solutions lead to building designs that spark imagination and emotions. Buildings that not only perform, but excite, inspire, uplift the spirit, and enhance consciousness. 

Employment 

Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Lubbock, Architectural Technologist

Under close supervision, assists the Architect in application of principles, methods, and techniques of architectural technology by performing the following duties.

o Develop a fundamental understanding of projects and the interrelations of components required for
execution.
o Understand and adhere to PSC CADD standard quality and accuracy.
o Collaborate with other team members to prepare information regarding materials, colors,
equipment, and products.
o Learn and understand PSC requirements for proficient use of design software.
o Gain exposure to contractual documents, relationships and project processes between the firm,
other team members, the client and the construction industry.
o Gain exposure to PSC Standard Forms.
o Explore the profession and gain fundamental understanding of project processes through:
- Assisting in research and the preparation of studies and reports.
- Collecting and analyzing relevant project data in design of projects.
- Assisting in field surveys.
- Preparing scale drawings and documents.
o Assist with preparation of Opinions of Probable Costs (OPC).
o Assist in construction phase services Square 1 (QA/QC).
- Assist with cross discipline checks and coordination.
- Review lessons learned logs.

Apr 2013 - current
 

OfficeMax, Lubbock, Sales Associate

May 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Best Buy, Lubbock, TX, US, Sales Associate

Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
 

Circuit City, Lubbock, TX, US, Supervisor

Oct 2006 - Mar 2009
 

Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse, Lubbock, TX, US, Team Leader

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
 

Harper Hardware, Presidio, TX, US, Assistant Manager

Jan 2000 - Aug 2005
 

Education 

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, US , MArch, Master of Architecture

Mar 2013 - current
 

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2009 - Dec 2012
 

Awards 

Dean's List (Fall), Other

2012
 

Dean's List (Spring), Other

2011
 

Valedictorian (Presidio High School), Other

2002
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills