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Aldo Estrada

Aldo Estrada

Antioch, CA, US

 

About 

Formally trained and with over 10 years of experience in the fields of residential, commercial, and educational architecture. Knowledgeable and skilled in all phases of construction design: Pre-design, programming, code research, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration duties and coordination between trades.

Employment 

Freelance Independent Consultant, California and Mexico, Architectural Designer

Collaborate in the creation of construction document sets for educational projects. Create complete construction drawings for residential remodels and additions. Assist company principals and homeowners with material research, code checks, and detailed drafting sets for permitting purposes. Develop 3D renders with SketchUp, Revit, or 3D CAD. Listening to the client needs is the foundation to great collaboration, communication and outstanding results.

Mar 2021 - current
 

Derivi Castellanos Architects, San Jose, CA, US, Designer

Assisted principal architect and team with a wide range of school projects by collaborating in the completion of Site Documentation, Construction Documents, Renderings and Construction Administration duties. Participated in the implementation of Revit templates and standards, as well as file organization improvements for the office. Collaborated in OAC meetings as the project moved forward on all design stages. Encouraged new designers and interns by guiding and teaching them best office practices, procedures, standards, and effective team coordination and communication.

Jan 2014 - Mar 2020
 

RWA Architects AIA, Oakland, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Participated in single-family residential remodels by assisting principal architect with drawings for city approval. Helped in restructuring the office CAD library and company files. Collaborated in residential on-site demolition and remodel work by assisting subcontractors and construction workers.

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
 

Education 

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, US, BArch, Architecture

Jun 2003 - Jun 2004
 

Awards 

Certificates and Courses, Other

Field Administration
Construction Details
Residential Wood Construction
Digital Architecture
Construction Supervision

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills