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Sam Joslyn

Sam Joslyn

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

Architectural Designer and Researcher

B.Arch Student, Pratt Institute, Graduating 2023

Pursuing Minor in Construction Management

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, Research Assistant

* Developed and optimized aerodynamic wind-turbine units, reducing surface area and volume using Grasshopper.
* Iterated design to reduce material needed, and deliver physical models within a third of $2000 budget
* Fabricated five working prototype models with research partner for meeting with consultant Thornton Tomasetti
* Created a comprehensive presentation of the semester's research and work, presented to donors for further funding

Sep 2022 - current
 

Method Design Architecture and Urbanism PLLC, Manhattan, NY, Architectural Designer

* Created presentations for clients including conceptual diagrams, research, and design development drawings
* Produced schematic and design drawings including plans and sections for renovations and new construction in residential and nonprofit projects
* Ensured quality of design through extensive environmental, historical and code research

May 2021 - Dec 2021
 

Rombough Architecture LLC, Montclair, NJ, US, Architectural Intern

* Created accurate Revit models for residential renovation projects based on measurements and documentation collected on site
* Designed info-graphics detailing project delivery and responsibilities for use in client meetings
* Ensured energy compliant building assembly for renovations based on applicable building energy codes

Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
 

Green Stories LLC, Montclair, NJ, US, Architectural Intern

* Completed initial research, schematic design and design development of large single family residential homes in Warren, NJ
* Completed site study and massing models as part of early design, to arrive at detailed Revit model with structural system, facade and required assemblies
* Produced details and aided with construction documentation for other rehabilitation projects

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

B.Arch Student, Pursuing Minor in Construction Management

TA Experience: Design 101, Design 301, Representation 112
Student Work Archived: Design 101, Construction Documents, Computational Design, and Urban Genealogies

Sep 2018 - current
 

Awards 

Richardson And Mary O. Pratt Scholarship, Scholarship

2022
 

Areas of Specialization 

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