My interests focus on a sustainable future. I firmly believe that proper design has the ability to affect people's attitudes and behaviors to create a culture of sustainability, and therefore have a much greater impact on the environment, the economy, and society than simply stopping at green architecture.
Feel free to contact me through any of the links below or by the contact tab to the lower left.
Brian's Professional Blog on Archinect:
Finding my first job : Brian Henry (M.Arch, U of Idaho, 2011)
Commentary on looking for work, portfolio and resume design, networking, social media and the job search, interviews, dealing with rejection and the joy of landing a job.
Village Centre Cinemas, Projectionist
Operate film and digital movie projectors, build and break-down incoming and outgoing prints, general maintenance and cleaning.
Independent Design & Construction (Self Employed), Designer, Builder
Miscellaneous construction and carpentry tasks. Primary project focused on designing and remodeling a century-old carriage house into a music studio for practice and recording. I completed this project with a partner but my duties consisted of:
- Developing the design for the remodel,
- Documentation for permits,
- Cost & materials estimation,
- Maintaining project budget,
- Plus the various construction tasks.
University of Idaho, Projects Coordinator, UI Sustainability Center
Hold initial informational and grant-writing workshops, send out a Request for Proposals (RFP), coordinate evaluation of RFPs in committee, award up to $15,000 in grant money to award recipients, meet with regularly and aid grant recipients throughout academic year with project administration, maintain budget of award money, coordinate and aid in public outreach and information on projects, aid other staff members of the UI Sustainability Center.
University of Idaho, Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for:
Frank Jacobus (Arch 151: Introduction to the Built Environment),
Randall Teal (Arch 254: Architectural Design II),
Diane Armpriest (Arch 266: Materials and Methods of Construction)
University of Idaho, Library Circulation Desk Worker
Level 3 (Aug '07 - May '11): Supervise circulation desk nights and weekends, assist library patrons.
Level 2 (Aug '06 - Aug '07): Circulate library materials, assist library patrons.
Level 1 (Jan '06 - Aug '06): Sort and re-shelve library materials.
RMR Construction, Roofer's Apprentice / Laborer
Residential and Commercial Roofing applications; Asphalt Shingle, Metal, Single-ply Membranes (EPDM, TPO).
University of Idaho, Tutor
Provide academic assistance to students in architecture, art and Spanish courses.
University of Idaho, Research Assistant
Assisted Assistant Professor Frank Jacobus with a $9,000, University of Idaho Seed Grant, “Defining an Architectural Genome as the Basis for Design Computing”
Ken Hall Construction, Carpenter's Apprentice
Light residential and commercial finish carpentry, siding installation, demolition and site work.
University of Idaho, College of Art & Architecture Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition, Award
Two photographs selected for display.
My photograph, "Our Closest Neighbors" selected for display in UI Provost's office suite (one of ten)
38th Annual, Idaho Concrete Masonry Association, Design Competition, Nomination
"MFD Station #4" selected as finalist
University of Idaho Library, Student Employee of the Year, Award
Included $100 scholarship and nomination for 12th annual, University of Idaho Student Employee of the Year Award.
