Through an interest in the qualities of comfort, my research and professional work has taken me in many directions - thermal and energy modeling, sustainable practices research, local design and material development, and a study of human physiology. I believe design requires an understanding of a place, of the cycle of the day and year, and of the community. By integrating these systems into the design process, solutions can be found that support the rituals of a place and the people who inhabit it.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, Lecturer
Taught Architecture 2010 (studio) to second year undergraduates.
OpenGrounds, Charlottesville, VA, US, Research Associate + Project Manager
Helped to develop the brochure and website materials for a new academic program at UVA. Involved in the design and construction management of the OpenGrounds studio space.
Ian Birchall and Associates, San Francisco, CA, US, Junior Designer
Worked on the design and management of a large commercial development in Southern California. Coordinated sustainable goals and knowledge base for firm.
Hart Howerton, San Francisco, CA, US, Junior Designer
Worked on schematic design of resort buildings in Morocco and Egypt.
