Michael E. Bowles Assoc. AIA, LEED GA
Michael Edward Bowles Works reflects a broad spectrum of his education, work experience, and creative talent as an artist and problem solver. His portfolio includes work ranging from lighting design and fabrication, architecture studios focused in high performance building envelopes, energy analysis for a public school and private high-rise, to the landscape restoration and reclamation of the Downtown Cultural District in Kyoto, Japan.
Michael's spirit marries innovation sensitive to environmental preservation and aesthetic experience. Michael is an innovative thinker with an open mind. He bonds with educators and thrives on exchanging insight.
Willamette Architecture 360, Eugene, OR, US, Architectural Designer
Hand drawing, Photoshop and Illustrator doctoring. Design and implementation of unique parametric families in Revit. Building and site modeling within Revit, AutoCad, and SketchUp. 3dsMax and Artlantis rendering. Floor plan concepting and elevation studies, Schematic Design and Design Development for Foshan Island and Banshan Projects in China.
MEBWorks, Eugene, OR, US, Designer
Renaissance Raven, Eugene, OR, US, Lighting Designer, Stage designer
Owner of Renaissance Raven.
Renaissance Raven is a Eugene based independent promotions company specializing in live music and theatrical production. Renaissance Raven assists artists and businesses in the booking, managing and planning of events. The company provides exceptional performance planning intelligence and aesthetic expertise for artists and venues. Professional light designs include the pacific northwest's largest LED bar lighting rig, custom live laser shows, and digital painted and projection-mapped interactive visuals. Renaissance Raven productions are backed by architectural design experience in lighting, acoustics, interiors, and theatrical rigging and staging. All Renaissance Raven productions offer intensive service including OLCC certified staff, sound technicians, light and video jockeys, professional photography, and promotional coverage (flyers, internet, press). Renaissance Raven is a highly revered and trusted promoter in the greater Willamette Valley.
Pacific Northwest Field School (UO Historic Preservation), Eugene, OR, US, Office manager and Applications Coordinator
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, US, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Minors: Landscape Architecture, Art & Architectural History
Related Academic Studios:
Historic Preservation – Design of National Park Service Visitor Center and restoration of historic Haller House
Landscape Reclamation – Marketplace, transit, and religion studies for Kyoto Downtown Cultural District redesign
Urban Housing, Health Facilities & Performance Spaces – Guadalajara Orphanage multiplex programming & design
Net Zero Building Analysis – Skyscraper design and performance analysis for CRGBC’s Living Building Challenge
Terminal Project – Working with the Sustainable Cities Initiative and City of Springfield to design their new school
Study Abroad, Kyoto, Japan – Landscape architecture: urban restoration and reclamation, June to August 2009
LEED Green Associate – August 2012
LEED Green Associate Training Workshop Certificate of Achievement – March 2010
[HONORS]
Terminal project archived as exemplary work by the AIAS accreditation board and SCI board
Awarded scholarship to attend Powershift Political conference in Washington, DC
First Place and Reader’s Choice in Homer Davenport International Political Cartoon Contest
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA), Award
Passed LEED Green Associate Exam with a 100% in Project Surroundings and Public Outreach category
Homer Davenport International Political Cartoon Contest, 1st Place
Awarded First Place and Reader's Choice Award
