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Victor Armas

Victor Armas

Valley Stream, NY, US

 

About 

My name is Victor Armas, I'm an Intermediate Architectural Designer. I currently pursuing a Master Degree in Urban Sustainability. I believe that the future of cities are based on a resilience design approach and the redesign of  cities infrastructure to support and accommodate renewable energy production. With that saying my passion in Architecture is born from the need to help sustain nature for future generations by implementing innovative design strategies and new technologies to enhance a net zero building design. My experience is based on Residential, Commercial, Institutional and Housing Projects. For such project I was able to participate from the RFP's, schematic design, Zoning & DOB analysis, to Construction Documents production and Construction Administration services. During each phase I was able to learn and gain valuable experience which have allowed me to growth in my office. Similarly, i have taking and overseen complete projects with minimum supervision. Moreover, my current responsibilities are not limited to architectural services, but assist in the office management and project meetings.

Employment 

Purcell Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer-Intermediate

The firm focuses on Institutional work, such as Public Schools and Health Care facilities. Responsibilities includes, but not limited to site survey, development/schematic design, zoning analysis, site analysis, construction documents, projects specifications, coordinate all project participant, assure a deadline is meet, and report to the New York School Construction Authority using Primavera Contract Management 13.

Jun 2014 - current
 

Scarano Architect PLLC., Brooklyn, NY, US, Internship/ Revit Technician

Integrated in all phases of a project, starting from schematic design, CD’s, zoning analysis, FEMA analysis and project specifications. Prepared energy efficiency analysis, and research Sustainable strategies. As an intern I was in charge of the technical issues referring to Revit ".

Jan 2014 - current
 

RPF Architects PLLC., Lynbrook , Junior Architect

The firms is based on Residential projects in which I was responsible for;
Site survey, reproduce existing conditions, design development, zoning analysis, prepare project presentations, and produce construction documents.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
 

Education 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Masters, Urban Sustainability

he Sustainability in the Urban Environment Masters program draws upon emerging approaches in the disciplines of architecture, engineering, science, and social sciences. It aims to prepare students to devise new generations of buildings, urban infrastructure, and open spaces while considering rapid urbanization, climate change, resource limitations, and potential environmental degradation. Graduates also develop leadership and teamwork skills that give them an advantage in diverse professional settings that demand collaboration among teams of scientists, engineers, architects, and policymakers.

Sep 2015 - current
 

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, US, PMP

•Understand project management principles and apply project management practices.
•Identify the role and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. Know the components of a project schedule.
•Explain the resource needs of the project and develop a cost baseline and what is required in a Work Breakdown Structure.
•Identify project stakeholders and determine their information needs.

Jun 2015 - current
 

Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure, Online, BArch, Envision Specialist

Envision is an indispensable tool that can be used for infrastructure projects of all types, sizes, complexities, and locations. It provides valuable insights that help the project design team achieve higher levels of sustainability at each step of the process—from assessing costs and benefits over the project lifecycle to evaluating environmental benefits and using outcome-based objectives.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
 

Robotech CAD Solutions, Hoboken, NJ, US, Advance Revit

Importing and Exporting Files, Linking Files, Conceptual Design, Creating Advanced Components, Design and Analysis, Revit Architecture Worksharing, Working with Professionals, advanced Rendering.
The primary objective of this course is to learn the powerful tools and advanced techniques for creating complex designs and professional-looking models, creating conceptual designs, creating and customizing objects, and collaborating on designs with other team members using Revit Architecture.

Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
 

LEED GA - US Green Building Council, Forest Hills, NY, US, Leeds Associate

LEED Green Associates have a documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices, and are committed to their professional future.

Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
 

The Cooper Union, New York, NY, US, New Americans Program on Cost Estimating

The Certificate main focus is to learn how to estimate projects based on NYC Standards.

Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
 

New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY, US, Bachelors, Architectural Technology

My studies were based on a combination of Technical Skills. The programs emphasizes in the use of the latest software's in the Architectural Field to; Design , Analysis Building Data such as; Energy Efficiency, Building Loads, Structure, Solar Studies and more. Through my years in college I adquiured several technical skills that have help me to illustrated my design approach in an easier manner. "Images shows more than words". Through my hard work I was able to be an active member of "The National Society of Collegiate Scholars", be part of the Dean's List in multiple occasions and graduated as "CUMLADE". Been South American and having to learn a new language have though me to work hard, be determinate and be selft motivated.

Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
 

LaGuardia Community College, Long Island , Liberal Arts Math and Science

During my First Years in College I focus on learning advance Math and Physic which leaded to Architecture.

Sep 2007 - Jun 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills