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Max Lyon, LEED AP

Max Lyon, LEED AP

Chicago, IL, US

 
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About 

As a sustainable designer, I seek to harmonize the built environment with the natural one. I passionately believe that architecture is as much about nature as it is about beauty, society and human expression. In all stages of the design process, I strive to integrate green initiatives with modern architecture.

LEED AP BD+C
LEED AP ID+C
Fitwel Ambassador
USGBC Member
CTBUH Member

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Employment 

WMA Consulting Engineers, Chicago, IL, US, Sustainable Designer

Designed economical strategies for site, water- and energy-saving goals in over 40 sustainable projects in the Chicagoland area and elsewhere, specializing in high-rise residential. Was responsible for vetting and processing green materials, documenting sustainable strategies, and managing design teams as they pertained to LEED. Organized, managed and played for company softball team

Jun 2015 - current
 

WMA Consulting Engineers, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

Assisted LEED consultants and design teams in the production of construction documents, and researched site requirements, location, existing conditions & erosion control methods. Prepared LEED checklists specific to each project

Oct 2014 - May 2015
 

Knowlton School of Architecture, Columbus, OH, US, Architectural Curator

Curated digital content for the KSA and its partner sites within the Ohio State University. Designed layout & graphics of KSA Digital Library website for the Knowlton School of Architecture (KSA), as well as supervised, produced and edited departmental video records of visiting lecturers and architects

Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2013 - May 2015
 

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US, Architecture

Aug 2012 - May 2013
 

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, US, Bachelors, Graphic Design

Sep 2006 - Jun 2010
 

Awards 

IMI/OSU Masonry Competition, 1st Place

2013
 

Ford Scholar, Scholarship

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

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