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Aaron Locke

Aaron Locke

Corona, CA, US

 

About 

Aaron Locke, LEED GA is a recipient of the Bachelor of Architecture degree at California Polytechnic University Pomona. Aaron graduated Magna Cum Laude receiving numerous awards including first place in the Pamo Valley Carbon Neutral Design Studio, honorable mention in the Los Angeles Green Building Council River Revitalization Competition, and the Brian Nakano Design Award. Aaron is also a LEED Green Associate, a member of Tau Sigma Delta Architecture Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. During undergraduate studies Aaron spent his fourth year studying abroad at Hochschule Biberach in Biberach an der Riss, Germany. Aaron has worked for Stuart Architecture in Laguna Beach, CA and HMC Architects in Ontario, CA. He was a speaker at the 2012 AIA National Conference. H was a recipient of the 2012 Cavin Family Traveling Fellowship, in which he had the pleasure of embarking on a thirteen week tour of India last fall and being a featured travel blogger for Archinect. Aaron now attends the Harvard Graduate School of Design where he studies real estate.

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Employment 

The Reilant Group, San Francisco, CA, US, Summer Associate

Conducted acquisitions analysis on market rate and affordable apartment deals as well as managed the renovation and construction of purchased assets.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Pfeiffer, a Studio of Perkins Eastman, Los Angeles, CA, US, Junior Designer

Performance of various digital and analog tasks related to all phases of the architectural process in higher-ed, residential and theater projects.

Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Electracorp, Corona, CA, US, Construction Laborer

Laborer for electrical contractor, performing various physical tasks on site related to electrical systems for a 400 unit apartment complex.

Feb 2012 - May 2012
 

HMC Architects, Ontario, CA, US, Sustainable Studio Intern

Internship involved producing CDs for a single family residence as well as sustainable analysis support for ongoing projects and bids.

Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
 

Stuart Architecture, Laguna Beach, CA, US, Project Manager

Responsible for producing Revit schematic models, Autocad construction documents, and presentation materials of custom homes.

Jun 2007 - Sep 2007
 

Education 

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, US, Masters, Real Estate and the Built Environment

Extensively studying real estate finance, economics, policy, negotiation, leadership and design.

Sep 2013 - current
 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
 

University of Applied Science Biberach, Biberach and der Riß, Deutschland, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

One year international student exchange program.

Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
 

Awards 

Cavin Family Traveling Fellowship, 1st Place

Design charrette winner given $ award to travel 10 weeks outside the US.

2012
 

Pamo Valley Project, 1st Place

Collaborative project involving the City of San Diego, HMC Architects, and Cal Poly Pomona, involving the design of a carbon neutral home, to be built in rural Pamo Valley, California. Team project with Brandon Ro.

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills