I believe Architecture today needs to use the existing environments as tools to piece together a puzzle to create a better future. I advocate that we, as designers, have an important role in bettering our communities at any scale. [Not only physically, but also socially, environmentally, resiliently, and architecturally] I am dedicated to humanitarian architecture and the manifestation of an improved future through emerging technologies and hard/soft infrastructure systems.
AIAS Freedom by Design, Co-Director
Initiate and oversee local projects and programs to help minority and disabled communities by using design. Attended annual training sessions sponsored by AIAS National. Create and submit project proposals. Organize and lead weekly meetings.
PROJECTS:
Design & Build: Newark School Courtyard
Occupational Therapy Center Facade Redesign Charrette
Alternative Spring Break-FBD Workshop
“Do-It-Yourself” Emergency: teaches residents in NJ how to protect their homes during a disaster using DIY methods, covering topics of structure, HVAC systems, and building codes.
Heritage Architecture, Architectural Intern
Drafted plans, elevations, sections, and details. Worked closely on Post-Sandy renovations of apartment buildings. Produced presentations for clients. Reorganized office media libraries, digital and material.
Educational Opportunity Program, TA
Tutored and critiqued enrolled architecture students’ projects. Made sure class went smoothly and students understood the material. Produced necessary documentation set up an architecture design project.
C+C Architecture, Architectural Intern
Designed and drafted apartment units including plans, sections, elevations and details. Set up a digital database using filemaker. Organized and worked on the website.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, Masters, Infrastructure Planning
American Planning Association Northeast: Student Competition, 1st Place
Global Schindler Award 2015, Honorable Mention
College of Architecture & Design Excellence in Design, Honorable Mention
Jose Carballo Architecture Scholarship, Scholarship
College of Architecture & Design Excellence in Design, 1st Place
