I thrive being in an immersive and dynamic work culture where I can be challenged by my peers daily while also gaining new knowledge to develop my skills. I enjoy identifying problems and creating solutions to remedy the issues that have been found and to further push the overall design.
Design and architecture are not purely digital or computational, I believe that there is a 60/40 split between the physical and the virtual that must be acknowledged to generate exceptional design. By taking assemblies and materials into account as well as the process of expanding the dialogue that’s created when designing, these three major components can maximize the design potential. Creating a feedback loop of material into computation and the computation into the material while utilizing technology to further both develops an intersection where dynamic design can occur.
MSF Design, Corbin, KY, US, Founder / Digital Designer
Offers a full suite of design services to clients including 2D drafting, 3D modeling, computational modeling, interior and exterior visualization, graphic design, digital fabrication consulting, and 3D print file preparation
Developed full 3D models from 2D plans and images for an architectural office so they could then expand on their design trajectory for their proposed design presentation to their client
Developed and prepped 3D models to then render with various software including VRay and Sketchup for a real estate client, which were then presented to potential buyers
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MSc Research Fellow
Progressed research being conducted by MSc DMT Director Catie Newell on auxetic and acoustic glass patterns by developing and fabricating a robotic end effector to allow for analysis of acoustical properties of slumped glass
Cast several different prototypes for analyzing concrete adhesion to a variety of glass forms for installation within a more extensive project
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US, Research Assistant
Initiated first contact meetings between the Director of Design Technology of the College of Design with the College of Agriculture to discuss the use of real-time kinematic GPS technology on a construction level
Created renderings and documents for initial design proposals for a potential urban renewal project
Drafted purchase proposals for various technology needed to progress design research within the College of Design
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US, Teaching Assistant - ARC 435 Materials and Methods
Lead class discussion over new and emerging technology, materials, parametric workflows, generative workflows, and fabrication methods within the AEC industry
Organized and lead a lecture and workshop to develop parametric skills utilizing Rhino + Grasshopper and potentials to increase design capacity within more complex workflows
Developed a complex spreadsheet to maximize data over student performance, which identified students that needed additional support quickly
Engaged and maintained feedback processes to establish active communication in which students consider and critique the evaluation of their work
REB Architects, PLLC, Lexington, KY, US, Architectural Intern
Prepared construction documents and initial project proposals for Kentucky Housing and Urban Development projects
Completed site visits to projects that were in progress to ensure that construction progress and quality was satisfactory, identifying any discrepancies or issues
Completed consultations with clients for a multi-family housing development project within the Louisville, Kentucky area to dialogue design necessities while mapping the scope of the project
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US, Computer Lab Technician
Served students by answering questions about Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Maxwell Render, V-Ray Render, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other related software or researched the necessary information to provide solutions
Provided potential solutions to hardware related issues on university and student-owned machines and helped with the installation of software packages on university equipment as needed
Maintained the plotting and printing equipment for the College of Design Computer Lab, which included ordering new supplies, loading ink and paper, as well as diagnosing and resolving issues as they occurred
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Masters, Architectural Research and Design
Master of Science in Architectural Research and Design in the Digital and Material Technologies concentration
Year-long, intensive coursework over research in design practice. Included the implementation of digital design workflows using a variety of technologies including augmented reality software and hardware and robotic fabrication methods
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US, MArch, Architecture
Began specializing in parametric workflows while researching new fabrication and construction technologies
University of Michigan MSc-DMT Student Project Award, Award
Fall 2018
Material Explorations project using PETG flat to fold formwork and a post-tensioned structure awarded
UK/CoD Stewardship Award, Award
Spring 2018
Awarded for involvement within the College of Design and willingness to help other students
Commonwealth Studio, Nomination
Spring 2018
Top 20% of class
Developed individual projects for a critique featuring the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State students, projects were featured in an exhibition and studio publication
University of Michigan MSc Fellowship, Scholarship
Awarded the MSc Fellowship based on previous academic work at the University of Kentucky
Studio Project Featured in College of Design End of the Year Show, Other
Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017
Studio projects consistently featured at the end of the year exhibition
2016 Scholarship Awarded for Outstanding Studio Design Work, Scholarship
G. Anthony Johnson Scholarship, UK School of Architecture Scholarship
Awarded for excellent studio and classwork from the 2016 academic year
University of Kentucky Dean’s List, Other
Academic Years 2013 - 2016
Maintained high academic standards throughout undergraduate career
2015 Scholarship Awarded for Outstanding Studio Design Work, Scholarship
Douglas Abott Endowed Scholarship, Pence Hall 5 Scholarship, L. Wayne Tune Endowed Scholarship
Awarded for excellent studio and classwork from the 2015 academic year
