“Wherever technology reaches its fulfillment, it transcends into architecture” - Mies Van Der Rohe
With another wave of technology derived by the need to further convey design intent, one wherein the designer has the ability to make their own digital tools, in a user based, web based stage, one cannot overlook the necessity of a skilled technologist as I to facilitate enhanced orchestration. The ability to virtually convey design intent and allow computation to drive deisgn options, analytics, and responsiveness to the designer has taken reign in the competitive business of architecture. Crafting my technical abilities through leadership as a BIM manager for SmithGroup, Digital Design Manager for Solomon Cordwell and Buenz, and ownership of my own AEC digital consulting firm Three Point Square, successes lie in the paths I create not just in technology and custom digital workflows but people themselves, those wanting to push the envelope and develop new tools for their own design processes. This is exemplified by the years spent teaching as an Adjunct Instructor at Illinois Institute of Technology, Columbia College Chicago, and Harrington School of Design Chicago.
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Instructor
ARCH 125 - Introduction to Architectural Computing
- ARCH 226 - Computer Aided Design in Practice
- ARCH 434 - Building Information Modeling Strategies
- ARCH 560 - Integrated Building Delivery Practice
- ARCH 497 – Comprehensive Building Design studio
Three Point Square Inc., Chicago, IL, US, Owner
Digital design consultantcy
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Instructor
Developed new required digital core curriculum for interior design and directed the implementation and teaching of the new courses. This included new syllabi, custom custom course content, file re-structure, workflow and standards development.
SCB, Chicago, IL, US, Digital Design Manager
Managed the design production with related functions. Provided solutions specific to graphic
presentations and design model production. Trained all users on BIM and graphic related software.
Provided technical support for all digital design needs. Managed and supported all output for graphics.
- Managed firm wide Digital Design initiatives under direction of Design Technology Oversight
Group
- Participated in firm leadership meetings and input on manpower, scheduling, and project bids
- Provided staffing recommendations and reviews for potential Digital Design related candidates,
pilot projects, and teams.
- Responsible for instituting and managing internal training programs
- Managed the development of internal standards, templates, digital libraries and documentation
- Responsible for maintenance of internal centralized render farm for central and satellite offices
- Custom development of tools for internal software updates and synchronicity amongst user
nodes
- Internal technical software consultant to office holistically
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Masters, Architecture
Sustainable Built Environments.
Gpa: 4.0
Thesis:
Design Principles, Guidelines, and Recommendations for Integrated Wind Turbines in Tall Buildings: Moving Towards a Self-Powered Built Environment
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, BArch, Architecture
Professional Bachelor of Architecture
5 year accredited degree
Gpa: 3.8
Minor in digital design
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, US, Arts
Associate in Arts
Specialization in business management
