Alex Lin, LEED GA, is a designer who grew up in Avon, Connecticut. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture with an additional minor in Intelligent Environments. He works for Schemata Workshop in Seattle, Washington. Since his experience as part of both the Urban Design Build Studio and Carnegie Mellon University’s Freedom by Design chapter as well in co-authoring a thesis entitled RE_VISION: A Resource for Community Organizers and
Housing Advocates, his focus has been in public interest design, urban design, and
affordable housing. Through his work, he seeks to utilize design work and research as a tool for advocacy and for engaging with the communities that he serves.
The Cohousing Company, Nevada City, CA, US, Architectural Intern
First Choice Stainless Steel, Jamaica, NY, US, Assistant Manager
Rachel E. Carson Ecovillage, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Researcher
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, BArch, School of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture
Minor in Intelligent Environments
Shanghai International Studies University, Hongkou, CN, Summer Study Abroad
Avon High School, Avon, CT, US, High School, High School Diploma
Alwin Cassens, Jr. Memorial Fund in Architecture, Award
The Alwin Cassens, Jr. Memorial Fund in Architecture was established in 2015 by Diane Cassens Cummins and Richard Cummins, and Joan Cassens Zinner (MM ’66), in memory of Diane and Joan’s father Alwin Cassens, Jr. (A ’34). The purpose of the $2,200 award is to provide financial support to School of Architecture students to attend conferences or other events in support of their academic pursuits in the area of public interest design.
NOMA-NAACP-SEED Award for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Design, Award
Based on common foundations and a shared vision, NOMA, NAACP, and the SEED Network announce Awards for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) in design, architecture, and land development. Seven projects have been selected through a competitive and by a distinguished jury. Each winning project will receive a $1,000 honorarium and will present their work at the NOMA National Virtual Conference on October 17, 2020.
Deller Prize in Sustainable Architecture and Real Estate, Award
The Deller Prize in Sustainable Architecture and Real Estate encourages architecture students to pursue non-traditional career paths, specifically to grow their skills in the specialty of design, construction, and sustainability under the umbrella of the real estate business.
