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Dakota Witte

Dakota Witte

Kent, WA, US

 
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About 

My goal as a future architect is to design net-zero projects that leverage the latest advancements in our field, including emerging technologies that may not yet be part of traditional curricula. In addition to my focus on sustainability, I have a deep interest in the relationship between the built environment and the psychology of its occupants. I take pride in maintaining a high level of professionalism in the workplace and am committed to delivering exceptional quality in every project.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Washington State University, Pasco, WA, US, Hanford History Project Research Partner

Creating a story map timeline of the history of structures and peoples in the Tri-Cities Washington. Explores the cultural and societal impacts of a city’s past and how echoes of that pass can still be felt and seen today.

May 2024 - current
 

Washington State University, Pullman, Health Design Research Partner

Helping in the material research and fabrication of blood donation pods. The Blood Pods’ purpose are to create interior environments that lower the stress and encourage repeat blood donation from donors. Additionally, a Research Partner, helping in the data collection and scholarly research examination for this project.

Dec 2022 - current
 

BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc, Lynnwood, WA, US, Architectural Intern

In this position my responsibilities included day-to-day office work at the firm in addition to helping in the early phases of a Buildner international competition. My obligations included site research, modeling development, conduction of precedent studies, and using AI MidJourney to come up with building inspirations.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Burman Design, Federal Way, WA, US, Intern

As an intern there I was responsible for developing construction details as well as creating mechanical engineering plans for Plumbing and HVAC systems. My position also required me to help further develop the organization and project development of the companies past and future projects. This position required strongly developed time management and organizational skills.

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
 

MG2, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Intern

In this position I worked in AutoCAD and 3D software’s such as SketchUp and TwinMotion to create designs for a variety of commercial projects throughout the country. This involved creating many construction and design documents in addition to project renders. Finally, strong communication skills along with conducting jurisdiction research was required in this position.

Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
 

Education 

Washington State University, Pullman, WA, US, MArch, Architectural Studies

Master of Architecture

Cumulative GPA: 3.91

Aug 2017 - May 2024
 

Awards 

Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal, 1st Place

Since 1931, the Bronze Alpha Rho Chi Medal has recognized graduating architecture students for their leadership and service and what they offer the future of the profession. Judged by the faculty of each school, the medal honors the graduating student who has shown an ability for leadership, performed willing service for his or her school or department, and gives promise of real professional merit through their attitude and personality.

Alpha Rho Chi believes strong leaders are just as essential as strong designers. The Bronze Medal program was established to recognize qualities not necessarily pertaining to studio and scholarship.

2024
 

Areas of Specialization 

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