Sean Dorsy, AIA, ASID, LREB, LEED AP

About

Architecture / Interiors / Real Estate Development / Design / Digital Fabrication

Elsewhere:

Employment

eXp Commercial, Greenville, SC, US, Associate Broker / Commercial Real Estate

eXp Commercial is a cutting-edge, agent-led, cloud-based commercial real estate brokerage.

With a focus on the greater Greenville market, actively researched the local market, developed comparable property analysis, and site selection criteria for commercial sites.

Sep 2021 - current

Overlap Design & Development, Greenville, SC, US, Founder, Architect & Developer

ODD is where architecture and real estate overlap. With a collaborative approach to the built environment, Overlap works critically and creatively in local communities to solve problems for the greater good.

Manage all aspects of Overlap, including business development and lead generation.

Feb 2021 - current

Bindor Development, Miami, FL, US, Asset Manager

Bindor is a development and investment firm specializing value-add repositioning and ground-up development for various asset classes, including single- and multi-family residential, retail, senior living, and office.

Managed land development, supervised on-going projects, and functioned as the project lead for a 1M+ sf mixed-use transit-oriented development for a public-private partnership. The multiphase 5-acre development included proposed uses of medical, office, retail, restaurant, hotel, senior housing, city hall, county library, public parkland, and structured parking.

Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

Behar Font & Partners, P.A., Coral Gables, FL, US, Project Designer / Project Manager / Project Architect / Job Captain

Architecture firm focusing on mixed-use urban in-fill developments; including multi-family, office, hospitality, retail, and restaurants.

Active in pre-development, planning, and programming for sustainable mixed-use transit-oriented developments.

Co-led the interior architecture department to increase project quantity by 13x, initiating and managing 50+ projects in a 2-year period. Coordinated with in-house base building projects and over 15 consultant types.

Introduced BIM to the firm and championed the implementation of documentation standards resulting in a 200% increase in project productivity with a reduction of quality control issues.

Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

SWATCHROOM, Washington, DC, US, Project Designer / Project Manager

A hands-on interior design, fabrication, and art studio that redefines the traditional design/build paradigm.

Managed 12+ design & fabrication staff on commercial & residential projects, interior & furniture design, environmental graphics, on-site installation, and digital fabrication coordination.

Projects included the design and environmental branding for restaurants, workplaces, apartment complexes, and residential renovations.

Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

OPX, PLLC, Washington, DC, US, Project Designer / Project Manager / Project Architect / Job Captain / LEED Coordinator

OPX is an architecture and interiors firm specializing in user-centered design solutions that solve business challenges by aligning people, tools, and place.

Implemented LEED and BIM documentation procedures, increasing efficiency 2x and reducing project overhead.

Crafted high-end corporate interior offices with fundamental concepts of simplicity, clarity of focus, and authenticity of materials, through my diligence in space planning, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.

A notable project, the DC office for the Sullivan & Cromwell law firm, was 65,500 sf and achieved LEED Gold certification.

Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

Envision Design, PLLC, Washington, DC, US, Project Designer / Project Manager / Project Architect / Job Captain / LEED Coordinator

An architecture and interiors practice, recognized for success in integrating design excellence with a commitment to environmental responsibility. In 2012, the firm was acquired by Perkins + Will.

Completed over 750,000 square feet of tailored space for corporate interior clients, through project management, design, and documentation roles; including over 20 LEED rated projects.

Championed workflow efficiencies to increase productivity by 40% through the integration of graphic design standards, LEED documentation methodologies, and BIM template implementation.

Led firm-wide marketing efforts through material creation, branding, graphic design procedures, and submittal organization, resulting in 40+ awards, published projects firm wide.

Significant projects include the U.S. Green Building Council HQ (75,500 sf, LEED Platinum), CoStar Group HQ (170,000 sf, LEED Platinum), Calvert Investments & Acacia Life Insurance (100,000 sf), and CapitalSource Investments HQ (60,000 sf).

Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

OEC Engineering Corporation, WASHINGTON, Project Manager & Project Designer for digital fabrication facility

OEC specializes in digital fabrication and custom manufacturing for the aerospace and architectural industries through the use of CNC methodologies, such as 3-axis milling and high-pressure water-jet cutting.

Coordinated project deliverable and supervised 5 design, production, and fabrication staff.

Actively engaged in project management, 3D modeling, design-for-fabrication, materiality studies, installation, CNC programming & machining, and site coordination.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

Education

Clemson University, Greenville, SC, US, Masters, Real Estate Development

The degree integrates 7 disciplines, including business & city planning, to balance theoretical applications with real world relevance; and promotes financial feasibility within the risk-reward framework, environmental & economic sustainability, and placemaking for healthy communities.

Graduated with honors, fellowships, awards, and a 3.9 CGPA.

My individual practicum explored an urban in-fill site in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula, with a mixed-use program including senior housing & multifamily apartments receiving LIHTC, medical office, retail, and public green space. The development strategy included a site evaluation, local & national market analyses, and an in-depth financial analysis. It was awarded as the Best Practicum from an Experienced Development Professional.

Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US, MArch, Masters of Architecture

Graduated with honors and awards.

Digital Fabrication Concentration.

The thesis, awarded best of the year, explored fabrication techniques for an expandable structural system which decreases wastes of time, money, and materials.

Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Aug 2001 - May 2005

Awards

See below, Other

AWARDS:

SIOR FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP ⁄ 2019 ⁄ Best Practicum Project from an Experienced Development / Professional / Clemson University MRED / Personal

PRACTICUM PROJECT AWARD ⁄ 2019 ⁄ Best Practicum Presentation / Runner-Up / Clemson University MRED / Personal

FAISON ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP ⁄ 2018-2019 ⁄ Clemson University MRED Fellowship / Personal

DELTA ASSOCIATES MULTIFAMILY ⁄ 2015 ⁄ Best Washington Baltimore Interior Design Apartment Community ⁄ The Shelby

USGBC NCR CHAPTER ⁄ 2013 ⁄ Project of the Year ⁄ Commercial Interiors ⁄ Perkins + Will (Envision Design) ⁄ CoStar HQ

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS ⁄ 2011–2013 ⁄ National AIA Interior Architecture ⁄ Knowledge Community Advisory Group Board Member & Webmaster ⁄ Personal

AIA VIRGINIA ⁄ Inform Magazine ⁄ 2012 ⁄ Interior Architecture Award of Honor ⁄ Envision Design ⁄ USGBC HQ

AIA DC ⁄ 2011 ⁄ Interiors ⁄ Presidential Citation for Sustainable Design ⁄ Envision Design ⁄ USGBC HQ

IIDA MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER ⁄ 2011 ⁄ Commercial ⁄ Silver Award ⁄ Envision Design ⁄ USGBC HQ

U.S. PATENT ⁄ Issued Jan 2011 ⁄ Expandable panel structures and methods of manufacturing the same ⁄ Personal

U.S. PATENT ⁄ Issued Sep 2010 ⁄ Expandable panel structures and methods of manufacturing the same ⁄ Personal

U.S. PATENT ⁄ Issued Sep 2010 ⁄ Multi-tiered Expandable panel structures and methods of manufacturing the same ⁄ Personal

AIA NORTHERN VIRGINIA ⁄ 2010 ⁄ Interior Architecture ⁄ Award of Excellence ⁄ CUAdc & Envision Design ⁄ Society for Neuroscience

AIA NORTHERN VIRGINIA ⁄ 2010 ⁄ Interior Architecture ⁄ Award of Excellence ⁄ Envision Design ⁄ USGBC HQ

USGBC NCR CHAPTER ⁄ 2010 ⁄ Judges Innovation Award of Excellence ⁄ Envision Design ⁄ USGBC HQ

BENJAMIN MOORE HUE AWARD ⁄ 2010 ⁄ Contract Interiors Envision Design

USGBC NCR CHAPTER ⁄ 2009 ⁄ Member Firm of the Year Award for a Design Firm ⁄ Envision Design

MID-ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL ⁄ 2009 ⁄ Interior Design ⁄ Project of the Year ⁄ Envision Design ⁄ USGBC HQ

IIDA ⁄ AIA ⁄ CORENET GLOBAL ⁄ 2009 ⁄ Sustainable Design Highly Commended Entry ⁄ CUAdc & Envision Design ⁄ Society for Neuroscience

IIDA MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER ⁄ 2008 ⁄ Interior Design ⁄ Gold Award ⁄ CUAdc & Envision Design ⁄ Society for Neuroscience

IIDA MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER ⁄ 2008 ⁄ Sustainable Design Special Merit ⁄ CUAdc & Envision Design ⁄ Society for Neuroscience

AIA VIRGINIA ⁄ Inform Magazine ⁄ 2008 ⁄ Interior Design Excellence Award ⁄ CUAdc & Envision Design ⁄ Society for Neuroscience

BEST THESIS EXHIBIT ⁄ 2007 ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal ⁄ Expandable Panel System

EPA LIFECYCLE BUILDING CHALLENGE ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Honorable Mention ⁄ Personal ⁄ Expandable Panel System

ACADIA COMPETITION ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture ⁄ Second Place ⁄ StudioSPHERE Design Collaborative ⁄ Digital Media School

THE PAUL A. GOETTELMAN BEST OF THESIS ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Best Graduate Thesis Project of the Year ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal ⁄ Expandable Panel System

GRADUATE THESIS CULMINATING DISCUSSIONS ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Super Jury Presenter ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal ⁄ Expandable Panel System

THE CUA FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE AWARD ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Excellence in Design, Building Systems, and Materials ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal ⁄ Expandable Panel System

TECHNOLOGY IN DESIGN & PRESENTATION AWARD 2007 ⁄ Excellence ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal ⁄ Expandable Panel System

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AIA ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Sustainable Design Presidential Citation ⁄ CUAdc & Envision Design ⁄ Society for Neuroscience

DIGITAL FABRICATION EXHIBIT ⁄ 2006 ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal

INFORM AWARD ⁄ 2006 ⁄ Virginia Society of the AIA ⁄ Award of Merit for Excellence in Design ⁄ CUA Group Studio ⁄ Digital Craft Student Lounge

AIA NATIONAL ⁄ 2006 ⁄ Education Honor Award ⁄ CUA Group Studios ⁄ The Digital Design Initiative

TAU SIGMA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY ⁄ 2006 ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal

FOREIGN STUDIES PROGRAM ⁄ 2005 ⁄ Barcelona ⁄ Personal

PATRICK CARDINAL O’BOYAL COMPETITION 2005 ⁄ Third Place ⁄ CUA ⁄ Personal ⁄ Möbius House

EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING 2001 ⁄ Gulliver Preparatory School ⁄ Personal

PUBLISHED PROJECTS:

HOME & DESIGN ⁄ Jan/Feb 2016 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Swatchroom Ski Lodge

DC BY DESIGN ⁄ Dec 2015 ⁄ Blog ⁄ Swatchroom

CURBED DC ⁄ Jul 2015 ⁄ Blog ⁄ Personal Residence

PRINCE OF PETWORTH ⁄ Jul 2015 ⁄ Blog ⁄ Personal Residence

CONNECTION NEWSPAPER ⁄ Sep 2014 ⁄ Newspaper ⁄ Swatchroom

WASHINGTON CITY PAPER ⁄ Jun 2014 ⁄ Newspaper ⁄ Swatchroom

ECOSTRUCTURE ⁄ Sep–Oct 2012 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

THE SHAPE OF GREEN ⁄ 2012 ⁄ Book ⁄ Lance Hosey ⁄ Graduate Thesis

PBS ⁄ NewsHour ⁄ Mar 2012 ⁄ Television ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

ARCHITECTURE DC ⁄ Winter 2011 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

YAPI ⁄ 2010 ⁄ Turkish Design Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

segdDESIGN ⁄ 2010 ⁄ No. 27 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

GREEN BUSINESS QUARTERLY ⁄ May-Jun 2010 ⁄ Journal ⁄ USGBC

HOME & DESIGN ⁄ Late Spring 2010 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision Design

URBAN GREEN FILE ⁄ Apr 2010 ⁄ South Africa ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

GREEN BUSINESS QUARTERLY ⁄ Nov 2009 ⁄ Journal ⁄ USGBC HQ

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION ⁄ Nov 09 ⁄ USGBC HQ

GREENSOURCE ⁄ Nov–Dec 2009 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

ProAV ⁄ Nov–Dec 2009 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

ARCHITECTURE DC ⁄ Fall 2009 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

METROPOLIS MAGAZINE ⁄ Jun 2009 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

OFFICE INSIGHT ⁄ Aug 2009 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

HAWORTH CASE STUDY ⁄ 2009 ⁄ Brochure ⁄ Envision USGBC HQ

EXPANDING BODIES ⁄ Oct 2007 ⁄ Book ⁄ StudioSPHERE Media School

ARCHITECT MAGAZINE ⁄ Jul 2007 ⁄ Journal ⁄ Graduate Thesis

CUA ARCHITECTURE JOURNAL ⁄ 2007 ⁄ Graduate Thesis

AIA WHITE PAPER / "Ecomorph" ⁄ 2006 ⁄ Lance Hosey ⁄ Thesis

CUA ARCHITECTURE JOURNAL ⁄ 2006 ⁄ CUA Group Installation

INFORM MAGAZINE ⁄ 2006 ⁄ Vol.17 ⁄ Journal ⁄ CUAdc Cajal Mural

CUA ARCHITECTURE JOURNAL ⁄ 2005 ⁄ Personal ⁄ Möbius House

2019

Areas of Specialization

Architecture, Interiors, Urban Planning, Development, Photography, Graphic Design / Signage, Marketing, Office Management, Furniture Design

Skills

3 Axis Milling 3D Architecture, 3D Environment, 3D Environment Design, 3D Floor Plans, 3D Interior Design, 3D Measurements, 3d Model Design, 3D Modeling Tools, 3D Printers Construction Consulting, 3D prototyping, 5 Axis CNC, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Affordable Housing, AIA, AIA Contract Documents, American Institute of Architects, American Society of Interior Design, ArchiCAD BIM, Architectural Design, Architectural Design Development, Architectural Documentation, Architectural Drafting, Architectural Management (AM), Architectural Planning, Architectural Project Management, Architectural Projects, Architectural Specifications, Architectural Works, Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Architecture and Planning, Architecture Development, ARGUS Enterprise, as built documentation, ASID, AutoCAD Autodesk Software, Autodesk, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Design Suite, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Revit Building, Automated Manufacturing Systems, Award Applications, Award Entries, Basic Computer Programming, Bid Proposals, BIM Autodesk Revit, BIM Consulting, brand identity, Branding, Branding Standards, Budget Proposals, Building Architecture, Building Constructions, Building Design, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Information Modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Building Permits Permit Compliance, Building Structures, Built Environment, Built Ins, Business Contracts, CAM, Canon Cameras, Capital Market Analysis, City Planning, CNC Applications, CNC Controls, CNC Machine Operations, CNC Machines, CNC Milling, CNC Operations CNC, CNC Routers, CNC Software Mastercam, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, commercial interiors, Commercial Property Sales, commercial real estate, Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate Appraisals, Commercial Real Estate Asset Management, Commercial Real Estate Investment, Commercial Real Estate Research, Community Development, Computer Automated Manufacturing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Software, Conceptual Creativity, construction, Construction Administration, Construction Advice, Construction Bidding, Construction Budgets, Construction Business Development, Construction Design, Construction Design Management, Construction details, Construction Documentations, Construction Drafting and Design, Construction Estimating, Construction Information, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Construction Planning, Construction Project Administration, Construction Project Management, Construction Project Planning, Construction Projects, Construction Real Estate, Construction Scheduling, Construction Services, Construction Specifications, Contract Administration, contract documentation, Contract Documents, Contract Interior Design, corporate branding, Corporate Interior Design, Creative Approaches, Creative Concept Design, Creative Concepts, Creative Design, Creative Processes, Creative Strategies, Creative Visioning, Creativity, Creativity Consulting, Custom Builds, Custom Fabrication, Custom Product Design, Custom Woodworking Wood Art, Data Analysis, Design, Design Basics, Design Bid Build, Design Build, Design Build Construction, Design Build Contracting, Design Build Projects, Design Builder, design concepts, Design Construction, Design Driven Development, Design guidelines, Design Innovation, Design Leadership, Design Management, Design Manufacturing, Design Methods, Design Optimization, Design Planning Design Development, Design Processes, Design Programming, design project management, Design Specifications, Design Stencils, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Design Work, Design Workshops, Development Design, Development Environments, Development Feasibility Study, Device Fabrication, DigiFab, Digital Cameras, Digital Designs Laser Fabrication, Digital Fabrication, Digital Implementation, Digital Prototyping, Digital SLR Cameras, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Construction, Environmental Design, environmental graphic design, environmental graphics, Environmental Planning, Environmental Research, environmental sustainability, Environmental Sustainable Design, Environmentalism Graphics, Epilog Laser Cutter, Exhibition Installation, Fabrication Equipment, Fabrication Management, Fabrication Processes, Feasibility Analysis, feasibility studies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Risk, Financial Risk Assessment, Financial Risk Modeling, Floor Plan Design, Floor Planning Software, Floor Plans, Floorplan, Floorplanner, Floorplanning, Graphic Applications Graphic Layout, Graphic Arts, Graphic Arts Design, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Management, Graphic Design Programs, Graphic Design Software, Graphic Illustrations, Graphic Installations, green buildings, Green Business, Green Energy, Green Living, Green Management, Green Manufacturing, Green Marketing, Green Materials, Green Practices, Green Product Design, Green Products, green roofs, Hardware Fabrication, Hotel Interior Design, Housing Associations Social Housing, Housing Design, Housing Development, Housing Market Multifamily Housing, Identity Branding, Illustration, Implementation, Income Properties, Indoor Construction, Installation, Installation Art, Installation Design, Installation Management, Integrated Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Design Consulting, Interior furnishings, Interior Lighting, Interior Products, Interior Redesign, interior renderings, Land Development, Land Development Design, Land Management, Land-Use Planning, Laser Cutters, Laser Etching, Laser Measuring Tools, Layout and Design, layout designs, Layout Templates, LEED Construction, LEED consulting, LEED coordination, LEED Projects, Licensed Architect, Licensed Interior Designer, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Local Planning, Logo Branding, Low Income Housing Credit (LIHTC), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Market Analytics Market Analysis, Market Analyzer Word Processing, Market Feasibility Study, Market Trend Analysis, Master of Architecture, Master of Real Estate Development, Materials Fabrication, Measuring Devices, Metropolitan Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Products, Microsoft Windows, Modern Design, Modular Construction, Modular Homes, Modular Manufacturing, MRED, new construction, New Installations, New Urbanism, Offsite Construction, off-site construction, Off-Site Fabrication, On Site Project Management, Open Space Planning, Permit Applications, Permitting Process Permit Drawings, Photoshop, Photoshop Design, place making, Placemaking, planning design, Prefabrication, Prefeasibility Studies, Print Design Printers, Print Graphics 3D Printing, Print Layouts, Pro Forma Analysis, Pro Forma Financial Statements, Product Design Value Engineering, Product Fabrication Part Fabrication, Programming, Programming Space, Project Architecture, project delivery, Project Delivery Methods, Project Design Development, Project Management, Project Management Basics, Project Management Essentials, Project Management Improvement, Project Management Oversight, Project Management Scheduling, Project Management Tools, Project Planning Management, Projects Design, Property Accounting, Property Due Diligence, Property Valuations, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping Software, Real Construction, Real Estate, Real Estate Advisory Services, real estate agent, Real Estate Brokerage Management, Real Estate Brokering, Real Estate Consulting, Real Estate Deals, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Development Process, Real Estate Leases, Real Estate Management, Real Estate Market, Real estate marketing, Real Estate Planning, Real Estate Project, Real Estate Project Management, Real Estate Property, Real Estate Services, Real Estate Transactions, Registered Architect, Rendering, Request for Proposals (RFP), Residential Architectural Design, Residential Flooring Floor Design, Residential Homes, Residential Income Properties, Residential Interior Design, Residential Land Development, residential planning, Residential Property Development, Residential Real Estate, Restaurant Interior Design, Retail Interiors, Retail Real Estate Development, Revit, RFP Preparation, RFP Process, RFQ Responses, Rhino Model Building, Rhinocam, Schematic Design, Schematic Diagrams, Senior Housing, Senior Housing Development, Senior Living Communities, Site Architecture, Site Evaluation, Site Evaluations, Site Feasibility, Site Installation, Space Management Space Planning, Space Optimization, Specification Documents, Steel Fabrications, Strategic Business Consulting, Streetscape Design, structural fabrication, Sustainability, Sustainability Analysis, Sustainability Consulting, Sustainability Management, Sustainability Planning, Sustainability Reports, Sustainable Urban Planning, Technical Designs, Technical knowledge, Technical Project Management, Technical Specifications, Technical Standards, Test Fit, Three-Dimensional (3D) Art, town planning, ULI, Urban Design, Urban Design Guidelines, urban development, Urban Land Institute, Urban Management, Urban Strategies, Urbanism, Urbanization, USGBC, Value Engineering (VE), Visual Design Graphic Prints, Wafer Fabrication, Water Jet Cutting Machines, Wood Products, Woodshop Woodworking, Woodworking Machinery, Workplace Architecture, workplace design, Workplace Wellbeing