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Resume 2013

ContactPO Box 944Narberth, PA 19072



Contents

Resume- Bio- Experience- Education- Experience By Project Type- Professional Proficiency- Technical Proficiency- References- Volunteerism- Letters of Recommendation

Professional Experience- Overview- Featured Projects

Related Experience- Marketing +- Graphic Design +- Design Projects

Sketchbook



Born and raised in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I developed an appreciation for the natural environment that would later grow into a passion for sustainability and environmentally responsible design. As a child, I was either playing in the local stream, or building cities out of legos and toy blocks. Later in life my creative imagination would lead me toward architecture, driven by a desire to create a built landscape that respects nature and empowers humanity.

My circuitous path to architecture began in 1997 when I started class at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. While at Thaddeus Stevens, I gained a wealth of technical knowledge that became a solid base for my career. After Stevens, I went on to study at the Community College of Philadelphia and later at Drexel University. The birth of my son in 2001 would cause me to leave school early, but I continued to further my career in the profession regardless.

During the past 10+ years, I devoted myself to learning all that the profession had to teach me. I have developed a unique set of skills (graphic and web design, marketing, and business development) that compliment my knowledge of professional practice. As a result, I have a much broader understanding of the practice and have the ability to complete project work while writing proposals and pro actively marketing for future work.

Paralleling my growth in the profession has been my interest in sustainable design and community involvement. I am a devout advocate for sustainability and have spent the last ten years volunteering with community groups and with the Green Building Council to provide education and inspire others to design/build healthy, beautiful, and most importantly, sustainable buildings.

It is now 2013. I am back in school at Drexel and as I work toward completing my education and eventual registration, I am as enthusiastic as the year I started about the profession and my contributions to it. As you read through my resume and portfolio, please know that this is only a representation of what I have achieved thus far. I believe that the best has yet to come.

Most sincerely,

Bio:

Education:Drexel University: Architecture, Minor in SustainabilityPhiladelphia, PA 2002 - 2003/2012 - 2017

Community College of Philadelphia: Architecture Transfer ProgramPhiladelphia, PA 2000 - 2002

Thaddeus Stevens College: Architectural Technology Lancaster, PA 1998 - 2000

Experience: Nalls Architecture Inc.: Intern Architect 2013 - PresentIntern architect for institutional, healthcare and laboratory projects in a principal-led design and consulting firm that specializes in technically complex facilities. BIM software is utilized on all projects including new construction and adaptive reuse.

Re:Vision Architecture: Communications Manager 2010 - 2012As communications manager, I worked closely with the firm’s principals on business development. A short list of my daily duties included: Client intake, Proposal writing, Interview presentations, Marketing materials, Press releases, Web and Social Media updates, RFP Searches, Award submissions, Office graphics, Newsletters and much more. I also served as support on LEED consulting and Architecture project work.

Hammel Associates Architects: Architectural Design/Marketing Manager 2007 - 2010In a dual role as architectural designer and marketing manager, I was responsible for project support on all phases work including surveying existing conditions, space planning, design development, documentation and construction administration. I also managed the firms marketing efforts including searching for RFP’s, writing successful proposals, organizing promotional materials and creating a marketing manual for future use.

Sims Architects: Architectural Design/Marketing 2005 - 2007Starting as a consultant, I demonstrated my abilities as a competent designer and shortly thereafter joined the firm full time . In addition to my project work, I assisted with business development and helped to design and launch Schooldesigner.com to promote the firm’s K-12 design expertise.

Tippets Weaver Architects: Architectural Intern 2003 - 2004Architectural intern for residential and commercial projects that ranged in size from small additions to HUD funded neighborhood redevelopment. My crowning achievement was the design of the award winning facade renovation for PCAD.



Experience By Project Type: Residential: DD / D / CA (Low Income Housing, High Density Housing)Custom Residential: DD / D / CACommercial Office: DD / D / CAEcclesiastical: DD / D / CAHistoric Preservation and Adaptive Reuse: DD / D / CAK-12: DD / D / CA (New Construction, Renovations, Additions)Mid-Rise Hotel: D / CAMunicipal Offices & Service Buildings: DD / D / CARestaurant and Retail: DD / D / CATenant Fit-out: DD / D / CAUniversity/Higher Education: DD / D / CA (Renovations, Additions)Construction (Residential and Commercial)

Business DevelopmentProposal Writing (including proposals for DGS and GSA Projects)Client Interviews and Interview Preparation

Survey and Documentation of Existing ConditionsCondition Assessments/ReportsMaster PlanningSpace Planning/Test Fits

Schematic Design and Design DevelopmentConstruction DocumentationConstruction Administration (including Bid Preparation)Investigative AnalysisLEED Certification Documentation

BIM Modeling using Autodesk Revit2D & 3D Drafting using AutoCAD3D Modeling using AutoCAD, SketchUp and RhinoEnergy Star Portfolio Manager (Benchmarking, Reporting, Targeting)Graphic Design and Illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and InDesignPhoto Editing using Adobe PhotoshopCustomized Digital Forms using Adobe LiveCycle DesignerWebsite Editing (including HTML Code, Wordpress Code, CMS Editing)Website Design using Adobe DreamweaverMicrosoft Office (including Word, Excel, OneNote, Publisher)

Project Responsibility:DD - Design/Design DevelopmentD - DocumentationCA - Construction Administration

Professional Proficiency:

Technical Proficiency:

References:Jennifer Rezeli: Managing Principal / Re:Vision [email protected] 215 482 1133 (office)

Scott Kelly: Principal-In-Charge / Re:Vision [email protected] 215 482 1133 (office)

Paula Behrens: Professor of Architecture / Community College of [email protected] 267 872 2034 (mobile)

Jeff Fama: Architect / SPG3 | Adjunct Professor / Drexel [email protected] 215 735 0463 x 119 (office)

Bruce Christman: Principal Architect / [email protected] 610 621 8763 (mobile)

David High: [email protected] 717 201 3000 (mobile)

Volunteerism:Delaware Valley Green Building Council: 2011 - PresentChair of Metro Membership Task Force, Metro Steering Committee

Living Future Institute: 2012 - PresentLiving Building Challenge Ambassador

Green Building Association of Central PA: 2008 - 2011Board Member, Chair of Communications Committee



I am writing this letter in full support of Neil Young. Over the past ten years, I have interacted with Neil on multiple levels and feel that I have ample knowledge to speak about Neil as a student, person, and architectural intern.

My first interaction with Neil was in a Portfolio Design Studio near the end of his second year at Philadelphia Community College. Neil demonstrated a passion for design and graphics, always asking thoughtful questions and using details from a micro level to appreciate design at the macro level. He was consistently meticulous about his research and methodology, regardless of whether it concerned highly refined construction details or more abstract qualities of how light and shadow affected perceptions of space. In similar fashion, other complex design concepts that usually require significant time and effort to appreciate were quickly understood and embraced by Neil, and subsequently implemented into his work.

My continued interaction with Neil was as a colleague. Neil thrives on hard work, bringing to it a level of enthusiasm and professional demeanor that is both refreshing and contagious. At our every encounter, he always brought an avalanche of work with him, the level of which was consistently high. Selflessly, he continuously encouraged others around him to question and to enjoy the work and opportunities available to them through a career in architecture. Neil embraced the education process with full rapture. He consistently engaged in multiple opportunities and succeeded in getting the most out of his education.

As a practicing architect as well as an adjunct professor, I always hope to work with someone with the abilities and energy that Neil possesses and exudes. He is an excellent example of a young Architect in pursuit of a promising career and I am certain that he will continue growing in the years to come. I am excited to participate in his career and eagerly provide my support towards his current endeavor.

If you have any questions regarding Neil or if I can be of any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Thank You,

Jeff Fama, RAAdjunct ProfessorDrexel University

Letter of Reference*

May 25, 2010

*Reformatted for consistency, original

document provided upon request.

It is not often that I am this enthusiastic about writing a reference letter for a young talented individual. Neil not only performed well as he worked on projects at Sims Architects, he also assisted in developing a second company Schooldesigner, LLC. Neil was instrumental in talking to firms and assisting them in submitting projects for the website www.schooldesigner.com. While working for both companies, Neil was always willing to do what it took to complete the job. He was attentive to detail and was focused on quality design.

Neil’s passion has always been a focus on sustainable design. He was diligent about promoting recycling in the office long before it was the “in green thing” to do. One day I recall that he brought in dishes to the office that he was not using anymore. I am not sure if the motivation was to make good use of the resources he did not need anymore or just to be kind. Either way, that’s the way Neil is – always willing to help others and preserve the environment.

Neil always demonstrated a willingness to take on new tasks and learn what needed to be learned. I strongly believe he will be an asset to your firm. I understand Neil’s desire to be in the Philadelphia area and certainly hope he will continue his education to complete a degree in architecture. Our profession needs more individuals like Neil.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Thank You,

Joel K. Sims, AIAPresidentSims Architects




May 19, 2010





Having worked very closely with Neil for almost two years, this is a bittersweet letter of reference. On the one hand, I am encouraged to see Neil following his passion for architecture by making a move back into the professional side of the practice. On the other hand, Neil has been an integral member of our staff through his unparalleled work ethic and cheerful willingness to lend a hand where-ever and whenever it may be needed (often without even being asked). As our Communications Manager, a position that Neil took in order to gain more experience with a sustainable design firm, we could not have asked for a more sincere advocate and promoter of our work. It is unthinkable that we will find a replacement who cares as much about the success of Re:Vision as Neil does—and, based on the reference checks I did when hiring Neil, I think that is probably true of every place he has worked. Neil is simply the kind of person who puts his full creative energy into whatever endeavor is at hand.

Since Neil was our firm’s first Communications Manager, he did not have an infrastructure to work within and was instrumental in creating systems for how we track and promote our work. Another success that is completely attributable to Neil is the vast (!!!) improvement in the graphic appeal of our proposals. At our weekly communications meetings, Neil was diligent about reporting on work completed as well as identifying new opportunities for finding work and telling our story.

Being a somewhat subjective field, communications is full of personal opinion and Neil took all of my direction and detailed requests seriously and with absolute grace.

If our firm had an available position for a project architect, I would be very happy to have Neil stay at Re:Vision but, in the absence of that, I can at least support him in finding the best possible fit for his continued growth and contribution to the field of architecture and sustainable design.

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jenn Rezeli, LEED APManaging PrincipalRe:Vision Architecture


June 1, 2012

Professional Experience



Princeton University Eno Hall 2013 Documentation for 20,000 sf renovations to vivarium facility that includes research laboratories and staff offices. Project completed using Revit BIM software.

University of Virginia School of Medicine, Jordan Hall 2013 Documentation for a 10,000 sf research laboratory and staff offices designed to meet LEED Silver certification. Project completed using Revit BIM software.

University of Virginia Health System Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 2013 Construction Administration for 15,000 sf NICU being constructed in three phases.

Re:Vision Architecture: Philadelphia, PA 2012LEED policy and documentation for LEED EB certification of a 2,000 sf commercial office building. Completed a wasted audit report, and policy as part of LEED MRC6.

Lancaster County Conservancy: Lancaster, PA 2011Proposal, Interview and Charrette presentations. Graphic and technical explanation of the Living Building Challenge was crucial to the success of both the proposal and subsequent interview. During the five day charrette, I assisted the team with presentations and project images.

Lancaster Central Market: Lancaster, PA 2010Design, documentation and construction administration for the historic preservation of America’s oldest continuously operating market house.

Lancaster County Convention Center: Lancaster, PA 2010Construction administration for a 90,000 sf convention center and Marriott Hotel.

Historic Watt & Shand Facade Preservation: Lancaster, PA 2010Documentation and construction administration for the preservation of the original Watt & Shand store designed by C. Emlen Urban.

School District of Lancaster: Lancaster, PA 2010Facility conditions report for a Boys and Girls club purchased by SDL. The report outlined the short-term needs for facility improvement and costs for alterations.

Nalls Architecture Inc.2013 - PresentIntern Architect

Re:Vision Architecture2010 - 2012Communications Manager

Hammel Associates Architects2007 - 2010

Architectural Design/Marketing Manager

St. James Episcopal Church: Lancaster, PA 2010Master planning for a campus of four buildings located on an urban site. The resulting plan outlined areas of future growth and included schematic plans for additions and renovations.

Amtrak Station: Lancaster, PA 2010Documentation, bidding and construction administration for a state funded transportation project that included the preservation of a historic train station and significant platform restoration.

First Presbyterian Church: Lancaster, PA 2009Master planning for a chapel and parish center located on a historic site. The resultant plan demonstrated ways that the congregation could grow within their existing footprint.

Walnut Street Branch Library: Harrisburg, PA 2009Investigative survey, design, documentation and construction administration for historic landmark library in downtown Harrisburg. The design exposed a long lost roof truss system adorned with decorative woodwork that was concealed above a 1950’s era renovation.

William Montgomery House: Lancaster, PA 2009Investigative survey, design, documentation and construction administration for the circa 1800 home of William Montgomery. The building was heavily renovated in the 1960’s concealing and or eliminating many of the original features. Through research and architectural archeology the design team was able to piece together the puzzle that formed the resultant design.

York Housing Authority: York, PA 2009Design and documentation for multiple capital improvement projects of low-income housing units throughout the city of York.

Vesta Furnace Office Building: Marietta, PA 2009Extensive survey, design and documentation of a historic blast furnace office building built in the 1860’s. As the last remaining structure on the site, the Vesta Furnace office building was restored in an effort to preserve the town’s industrial past.

Professional Experience - Overview



Susquehanna Bank Operations Center: Blue Ball, PA 2008Space planning and test fits for a 40,000 sf regional operations center.

Marietta Theatre: Marietta, PA 2008Design and documentation for the adaptive reuse of a historic theatre into a special events center. Built in 1908, the Marietta theatre is the oldest continuously operating motion picture theatre in Pennsylvania.

Lancaster Housing Authority: Lancaster, PA 2007Design, documentation and construction administration for capital improvements to multiple low-income housing properties throughout the city of Lancaster.

W. W. Griest Building: Lancaster, PA 2007Historic restoration of a C. Emlen Urban designed high-rise. The project included research and investigation of original street level facade design, as well as locating and archiving the original brass revolving door system.

One 2 One Computers: Lancaster, PA 2007Design and documentation of a 10,000 sf office/warehouse building utilizing a pre-fabricated steel structure. The design incorporated standard modular units, while maintaining a playful facade.

Brandywine Wallace Elementary School: Downingtown, PA 2007Design and documentation for complete renovations and additions to 1950’s era single story school building.

School District of Lancaster Master Plan: Lancaster, PA 2006Master planning and facilities assessment for a district-wide renovation project that included the proposed construction of four new buildings and renovations to ten existing schools.

Lancaster Neighborhood Center: Lancaster, PA 2006Design and documentation for the alteration of a neighborhood center into temporary classroom space to be utilized by the School District of Lancaster.

Sims Architects2005 - 2007

Architectural Design/Marketing

Pennsylvania Counseling Services Renaissance Building: Lebanon, PA 2006Existing conditions report, design, documentation and construction administration for the adaptive reuse of a dilapidated warehouse building into a behavioral health counseling service center. The design included private counseling offices, a training center and administrative suite.

School District of Lancaster Field House: Lancaster, PA 2006Design and documentation for an athletic field house that included a press box and concession stand.

Pennsylvania Counseling Services Administrative Offices: Lebanon, PA 2006Design and documentation for the interior renovation of a 20,000 sf office building.

Neshaminy High School: Langhorne, PA 2006Athletic department master plan and renovations. The project included a survey of existing athletic facilities and the design for multiple options including renovations and or additions.

West Bradford Elementary School: Downingtown, PA 2005Documentation, bidding and construction administration for the full renovations and gymnasium/arts wing addition of a public elementary school. Work included design and selection of casework, operable partitions and furnishings.

Ridley Creek Condominiums: Brookhaven, PA 2005Construction administration for eleven 9-unit residential buildings including code review and alterations to prototypical design documents.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design: Lancaster, PA 2004Design and pricing documents for a facade renovation that transformed an existing concrete warehouse into an award winning icon of downtown Lancaster.

Historic Fairmount Apartments: York, PA 2003Design and documentation for the historic preservation and renovations for a HUD funded multi-tenant housing project that transformed several blocks of vacant housing into multi-family apartments. The completed project provided thirty eight residential units for the low and moderate income market.

Tippetts Weaver Architects2003 - 2004

Architectural Intern

Professional Experience - Overview



Lancaster Urban Forest Center

Description: In March of 2011, Scott Kelly approached me with news of an RFP for a project seeking Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification. Re:Vision was not initially invited to submit a proposal, but after a brief marketing campaign designed to inform the Lancaster County Conservancy (LCC) of Re:Vision’s experience with LBC projects, we were invited to submit our qualifications.

Re:Vision was selected among three firms to present to the LCC Board of Directors. I worked closely with Scott Kelly and other consulting team members to prepare the interview presentation and informational package that was left with LCC members.

Re:Vision was selected out of a group of nationally recognized firms to continue with the project.

In the fall of 2011, Re:Vision began to prepare for the intensive 5-day green design charrette. The charrette was attended by over 70 project stakeholders including the design team, LCC board members, local code officials, neighbors and citizen groups.

During the charrette I assisted the design teams in consolidating design schemes and presenting their designs to community members during the “feedback loops”. The process yielded a design scheme that was vetted by the project team and community members and went on to be used as a guide for the design team in their development of the final building design.

The project is currently in fundraising stage and is expected to continue into design development in 2013.

Professional Experience - Featured Project



Lancaster Central Market

Description: As marketing manager, I was responsible for creating the winning proposal for the publicly advertised RFP. With a staff of six, the project represented a significant amount of work for the firm.

After receiving the approval to proceed, my role in the project included surveying and documenting the existing building. This process included researching and locating historic artifacts that were stored in several off-site locations within several municipal agencies.

Once the existing conditions were documented, I assisted with the schematic design and cost estimating for several schemes. The project was being overseen by three organizations; the City of Lancaster, The Central Market Trust and Friends of Central Market. Designs were presented to all three groups for comment and approval.

The final approved design included the addition of an observation mezzanine, excavated basement storage, elevator/stair tower, public rest rooms and renovations to over 66 market stands.

I was heavily involved in the project throughout the design and documentation phase which included an intensive phasing plan to allow for the Market to be open continuously throughout the construction phase. My key responsibilities during the DD phase included code reviews for accessibility and egress, design documents, 3D renderings, elevator/stair design, restroom design and stand alteration guidelines.

During construction, I was tasked with weekly contractor meetings, site walk through and punch list reports.




Pennsylvania Counseling Services

Description: This project represents the first that I was involved in from inception to completion. I completed the initial survey that included selective demolition and investigation of the existing facade hidden behind a 1960’s era metal facade alteration and continued on the project to develop the design and documentation and assist the project manager with construction administration.

The two unique facades were combined at the street level to create unity for the counseling service while the historic facade above (left) was given more attention by the design team.

Interior spaces include a training center that contains several large classrooms with operable partitions, an administrative suite, private counseling offices, lobby, open office space and transitional housing.

Security was a large concern therefore separate access and corridors were provided to allow for counselors to move freely through the building without bumping into patients. A stair/elevator tower was located in a central area to provide accessibility between both buildings at all floors and created a central access point for the updated mechanical systems.




Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Description: As an intern, this project was the first to test my design abilities. The project was completed pro-bono by Tippetts Weaver Architects, so little resources were dedicated to the project by other staff members.

The client wanted to renovate the facade of an existing concrete warehouse building to provide a new image that would capture the spirit of the design school and be a beacon of the schools technical approach.

My design was meant to emphasize the building structure and provides depth and texture above the existing concrete/EIFS skin. The facade was punctuated with sun screens and an entry canopy to give more dimension and strong shadow lines during the day-time hours. At night, the building is bathed in color via spotlights and LED lighting. The vertical screen was used to create an accent and conceal an existing stair tower clad in bronze coated glass.

For me this design represents my abilities as a designer and has always been a personal benchmark that I hope to achieve in the future.

The project received the Keystone Excellence in Construction Award in 2005


Related Experience

Related Experience - Marketing +

In 2006 I was asked to help develop a new website with Joel Sims. The website, Schooldesigner.com, was envisioned as a tool to advocate for quality school design and promote Joel as a specialist in the k-12 school market.

My role in working with Joel was to not only design the site, but also to create a business strategy that would attract designers and manufacturers to join the site as paying members. Through this process, I found that I had a special interest in business development and client relations. After Schooldesigner.com was up and running, I helped to maintain paying members and went on to help Joel with the marketing of Sims Architects.

Since that initial marketing project in 2006, I have gone on to learn much more about marketing and business development within the architectural profession and have developed a wide variety of skills in this realm. I am well versed in the tasks of putting together successful proposals, preparing informative and inspiring interview presentations, writing articles and press releases, preparing award submissions, designing advertisements and brochures, and searching for new business opportunities (RFQ/RFP’s).

I take a proactive approach to business development and use my knowledge of web design/code to help search for information that the casual observer might miss. Through the use of email marketing and social media sites, I have helped to attract the attention of would be clients. I enjoy searching for new opportunities and advocating for my team.

Opposite page:I have written and coordinated publications in several local and national publications including: Grid Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine, MainLine Magazine, Northeast Sun, Lilipoh and several blogs.

Above:Custom google maps page that includes location, project info and social media/web links: Re:Vision Architecture, 2010

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Average annual rainfall in Philadelphia is 42” per year. Within each rain event, the first inch (1”) of rain generates .62 gallons of water per square foot. On a modest Philadelphia row home with a 500 sf roof surface, this translates to over 300 gallons of water generated in 1” of rain. For this reason, Philadelphia Water Department’s Green City Clean Waters program for reducing combined sewer overflows has the goal of managing the first 1” of stormwater runoff from roughly one-third of the impervious surfaces through green stormwater practices. In support of this program, the Philadelphia Horticultural Society convened a group of 37 interdisciplinary professionals, including designers, engineers, and builders, to develop a range of innovative concepts for managing residential stormwater in ways that are affordable and effective, beautiful and buildable. A representative sample of these strategies are illustrated here.

C O N C E P T S F O R R E S I D E N T I A L S T O R M W A T E R M A N A G E M E N T :1 Alley Runnel:

This city block scale solution takes roof water and routes it along a specially designed runnel with integrated infiltration drains towards an empty lot that is transformed into a rain garden.Design Details:1. Water comes down from roofs through downspouts to alley.2. Water flows through alley runnel perforated with wick drains.3. Water travels to a vacant lot/rain garden for infiltration.

Benefits and Cautions:Benefits: It’s a solution that is at the city block scale; Opportunity • for cool designCautions: Who pays for this?; Is the water flow too much on the • surface?; Is there a danger of flooding?; Requires a vacant lot or more surface for infiltration.

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2 Water Column:This easily implementable solution allows large quantities of roof water to be stored in such a way that the rainwater builds up its own useful pressure.Design Details:

Design based on readily available low cost pipes.• 24” pipe can store over 410 gallons of water in a length of 20 • feet.Constructible by home owner.• Cylindrical columns are much stronger; rectangular can be • more aesthetic.

Benefits and Cautions:Benefits: Ease of implementation; Doesn’t use a lot of space; • Captures the 1st inch of rain; Replicates easily; Can be mass produced; Provides water at pressure.Cautions: Bracing and footing issues due to weight; May not • be aesthetically pleasing; Freeze/Thaw issues might occur.

3 Modular Deck Cistern:Using easily attachable plastic cistern modules that have an integrated deck surface, a cistern can be built on any flat surface around a house. This creates a beautiful deck that works as a large capacity storage tank for rainwater.Design Details:

Modular plastic cistern system with integrated deck structure • on top.Can sit on top of existing yard or be excavated into a yard.• Can be used for passive watering (slow release) or tied into • larger system (laundry/flushing/etc.).Can be made from recycled materials.•

Benefits and Cautions:Benefits: Can be an incentive for a nice deck; No jackhammers • are required, just fits on top of existing patio; The volume of water has a tempering effect on the temperature; It is widely applicable (all neighborhoods); Can be turned on its side and made into a wall; Can be cleaned modularly.Cautions: Sediment will get into the cistern elements over time; • Freeze/Thaw issues might occur.

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DECK CISTERN

Prepared for PHS by: Re:VisionA R C H I T E C T U R E

Related Experience - Graphic Design +

Throughout my education and professional career I have been fascinated by the power of imagery and have espoused a special interest in understanding the core concepts of graphic design.

I have poured over countless books, magazines and design blogs to gain knowledge of the technical practices and applications used to create visually appealing, user friendly graphics.

A special interest of mine has been the use of grids in graphic design. Learning this systematic approach to creating graphic layouts has opened a new world of possibilities for me and has increased my proficiency when designing everything from design boards, to proposals.

My technical proficiency in graphic design includes the use of a wide variety of software programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others) and an eye for what does and doesn’t look good.

In addition to my graphic design capabilities, I have developed expertise in web design including direct code entry (HTML, CSS, PHP, Etc.), Dreamweaver and WordPress. My knowledge of how websites function allows me to edit small components without the need of web developers. It also means that I can diagnose and correct problems that web users may experience.

Over the past several years I have used this knowledge to create and manage several add-ons to Re:Vision Architecture’s website including the creation of a Google maps application that contains information on Re:Vision’s projects nationally, a WordPress blog and a variety of social media sites.

Opposite page:Interactive project history display, part of office signage project: Re:Vision Architecture, 2010

This page: (top to bottom)AIA Award Board: 2011Design Board for PHS: 2011Design Board for Parklet: 2012



This spread: Conceptual Mass Project: Drexel University, 2012

Modeled and rendered using Autodesk Revit.

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Related Experience - Design Projects



This page: Student project: Drexel University, 2002

Opposite page: Student project: Community College of Philadelphia, 2001

Related Experience - Design Projects

Related Experience- Design Projects

Above:Design for “portfolio cube” as part of a portfolio development class: Community College of Philadelphia, 2001

Above:Design for conservatory: Drexel University, 2002

Above left and Above:Design for museum space: Community Col lege of Phi ladelphia, 2002

Opposite page:3D visualizations using AutoCAD 2000: Community College of Philadelphia, 2001-2002

Left:Design concept for modular house: Personal design project, 2004

Related Experience- Design Projects

This page: Design submission for piano shelter: Prepared for the City of Lancaster, 2009

Opposite page: Conceptual design for passive cabin: Personal design project, 2002

Sketchbook



Far left:Concept for a building created of folded surfaces: 2002

Left:Concept for passive energy modular housing development in an “urban forest”: 2006

Below:Graphic design concepts: 2009

Sketchbook

Right:Concept for “telescope” house: 2005

Far right:Concept for forest research facility: 2009

Below:Bridge concept: 2003

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