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Maria Cecilia Cunningham

Maria Cecilia Cunningham

Atlanta, GA, US

 

About 

I have spent the last four years focusing on the implementation of Sustainability in the Building Design, acquiring knowledge of the different green programs available and specializing in the LEED program.

While I have experience dealing with varieties of LEED projects, I also have an Architecture degree from the University of Florence. I have worked as an Architect for over 20 years.

I’m familiar with metric and imperial systems; European and American construction standards.

I speak three languages (English, Spanish and Italian) and I hold an active license in Architecture from the European Union.

Employment 

Leo A. Daly, Atlanta, GA, US, Sustainability Champion/Senior Designer

As Sustainability Champion work into daily operations where designer and staff now fully understands the LEED concepts and knows how to maximize designs for improved building performance across all energy and environmental metrics. Coordinate sustainable efforts with other Leo A Daly locations. As a leader and team player, coach architects and engineers prepare for LEED certification tests. The Atlanta office obtained the highest accreditation level in the firm with over 75% LEED Accredited Professionals.
As Senior Designer: Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Interior Detailing, Construction Administration. Architectural and Engineering Coordination, QAQC, Specifications based in SpecLink/SpecsIntact and Code Research.
Project types: High Education Development, Healthcare and Speculative Office buildings.

May 2008 - Jul 2012
 

Cooper Carry, Atlanta, GA, US, Staff Architect

Construction Documents, Pricing, Interior Detailing Management, Construction Administration, Specifications, Interior Punch Lists and Inspections.
Project types: Education Development and Speculative Office buildings.

Feb 2006 - Apr 2008
 

Summer/Wise Associates, Atlanta, GA, US, Staff Architect

Master planning, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development,
Construction Documents, Interior Detailing, Construction Administration.
Project Types: Retail/Commercial development

Aug 2002 - Feb 2006
 

Diedrich/NBA, Atlanta, GA, US, Architect

Construction Documents, Pricing, Interior Detailing Management, Construction Administration, Specifications, Interior Punch Lists and Inspections.
Project Types: Retail/Commercial development.

Nov 2000 - Jul 2002
 

Urban Design Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA, US, Architect

Zoning, Site Analysis & Diagramming, Programming, Massing Studies, Site Modeling,
Design Presentations.
Construction Documents, Pricing, Interior Detailing Management, Construction Administration, Interior Punch Lists and Inspections.

Feb 1997 - Nov 2000
 

Francesco Marini, Rome, Italy, Architect

Assisted in Designing and Site Planning.
Construction Documents, Pricing, Interior Detailing Management, Construction Administration, Interior Punch Lists and Inspections.
Project Types: Residential and Transportation (Inner City Parking Area)

Jun 1989 - Oct 1994
 

Education 

University of Florence, Florence, Italy, PhD, Urban Planning speciality

Doctor in Architecture with specialty in Urban Planning.
The two year span of the Course aims to guarantee an in-depth experience from both and analytic as well as detailed study of the plan, from the territorial scale to the most intimate detail with a continuous iterative procedure between the two scales.
The Study is a continuation of years of education and research experience in the field of graduate construction education.

Sep 1989 - Jul 1991
 

Awards 

LEED AP ND, Award

LEED AP Neighborhood Development

2012
 

LEED AP O+M, Award

LEED AP Operations + Maintenance

2010
 

LEED AP BD+C, Award

LEED AP Building Design + Construction

2009
 

Skills