Construction Adiministration Support Moshe Safdie Architects Cambridge, MA 2008

Working for the world renowned architect Moshe Safdie as a Document Controller, I was part of a construction administration team. Tasks involved supporting two large projects organizing RFI and submittal forms as well as construction drawing set management. Specifically, Crystal Bridges, located in Bentonville, AR is an American art museum complex under construction for the Walton Family Foundation, the primary philanthropic entity of the Wal-Mart organization. The other project, West Edge, is a mixed use, two block development located in downtown Kansas City encompassing office, retail, entertainment and parking facilities.

*Note: Design and some images are property of Moshe Safdie Architects and were not contributed by author, they are merely included as examples of CA work experienced.

West Edge Kansas City, MO

Crystal Bridges Bentonville, AR

Document Controller

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Louisiana State Museum Sports Hall of Fame Case Design Inc. New York, NY 2012

This museum called for a very complex interior space constructed of at least a thousand uniquely shaped, curvilinear CNC ‘printed’ cast stone wall/ceiling panels which required careful organization, documentation and coordination of which I played an integral support role for the last phases of construction. From basic 3D model editting in Catia or Rhino to minor clashing of the panels, structure and MEP systems. Combining the structural pin points with the panels for the creation of fabrication shop tickets as well as providing client support on a daily basis were my main tasks for this project.

*Note: Design and some images are property of Trahan Architects or Case Design and were not contributed by author, they are merely included as examples of BIM project support provided.

Design Technology Specialist

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Expansion Case Design Inc. New York, NY 2012

Having clearly outgrown its current space and with an unusual urban, infill site, SFMOMA’s expansion required a carefully organized design and an advanced BIM model to meet the client’s future needs. Case was hired by Snohetta Architects, the lead designer, to provide BIM project support throught all phases of design and construction. My roles in this project included the organization and basic analysis of weekly Revit models, their exportation to NavisWorks as well as weekly model comparisons in Navis highlighting the changes made by the design team and their MEP consultants from week to week.

*Note: Design and some images are property of Snohetta Architects and were not contributed by author, they are merely included as examples of BIM project support provided.

Design Technology Specialist

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Parabola Case Design Inc. New York, NY 2012

The Owner of this 250,000 sf. mixed-use development in London, UK directed the design team to prepare a model-based approach that would eventually be used in the facility’s operation. Case was brought on as the overall BIM Manager to coordinate that approach with all parties involved including the client. Case provided analysis of the geometric aspects of the models: identifying potential conflicts, errors, omissions, clearances and general model quality. My specific tasks involved the organization and basic analysis of weekly Revit models, their exportation to NavisWorks and management of any clash issues identified on the project tracking website JIRA.

*Note: Design and some images are property of Allies & Morrison Architects or Case Design and were not contributed by author, they are merely included as examples of BIM project support provided.

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Strafford Dance Studio Stuart Rosenberg Architects Philadelphia, PA 2010

To gain more experience in the overall design process, I was given large responsibility over a small commercial project renovating a former dental office into a contemporary dance studio. From the existing site survey and demolition plan to many floorplan iterations and the final permit and bid sets, every stage of the design process including initial construction administration was undertaken throughout this project with minimal supervision.

Intern Architect

Revit Modeler

Goldtex BIM Survey Stuart Rosenberg Architects Philadelphia, PA 2010

Stuart Rosenberg Architects were contracted to complete a full building survey of an existing 1930s 12-story, concrete textile factory/warehouse in Center City Philadelphia, called for an accurate BIM revit model by the client. In anticipation of converting the building into high-end loft spaces required careful planning for MEP engineers to resolve the unusually deep and varied structural beams and columns of the building. As sole revit draftsman, I was responsible for not only varifying the unique structural members in the field but likewise creating new family members to accurately portray them in Revit.

Energy Modeling

E-Home Stuart Rosenberg Architects Philadelphia, PA 2010 As a hypothetical project, the E-home was an exercise in energy modeling. Based in Revit and imported into Ecotect, careful analysis can be done on a wide range of sustainable issues including solar exposure and thermal analysis.

Note: Design is property of Stuart Rosenberg Architects and was not contributed by author, it is included as computer skills example.

CAD Consultant

Heim-Kennedy Residence Micheal Murtha Inc. Philadelphia, PA 2007

While working for Michael Murtha, one of the main projects I was involved with was the redesign for the Heim-Kennedy Residence. My tasks involved all aspects of the construction documentation for an interior project; including interior elevations, floor and utility plans.

Lindsay Renovation Williamsport, PA 2010

When a fraternity brother decided to expand the interior of his house himself, he asked for a few simple, typical framing details to better understand how his existing house was constructed. What began as a small freelance project, evolved into a full residential addition. After many design iterations some of the major changes requested included a complete roof redesign and the structural framing needed to support it. At that point, I suggested collaboration was needed with a more experienced and licensed Architect and Contractor. However the groundwork laid down by myself greatly eased their jobs. Needless to say, this experience was an invaluable lesson in client relations.

Freelance Project

Transforming the “Glass Box” to the “Green Box” NewSchool of Architecture & Design San Diego, CA 2010

While ‘Green Architecture’, Sustainable Design and the LEED movements are slowly advancing through our society, they are still in their grassroots stage and primarily affect only new construction. One possibly significant way to advance these design theories further is to begin to think about upgrading the existing large structures of our cities. I propose that as the skyscraper was invented by American architects and exemplified and copied by countless others around the world, we have the unique opportunity, perspective and resources to redesign this building typology for the future. Re-envision the high-rise by reusing existing materials in combination with new and established green design strategies to create more sustainable buildings for a greater population. By analyzing a transformation from the ‘glass box’ to the ‘green box’ it is hoped the next evolution of skyscraper design will be revealed.

Thesis Project

The purpose of this study was to investigate techniques to sustainably renovate a structurally comparable, widely used building type. The skyscraper is an extreme example of a high-embodied energy form of architecture, or the total energy required for material extraction, transportation, manufacture, assembly, installation, disassembly, deconstruction and decomposition. Many buildings of this type built over the last 50 years are reaching the end of their lifecycles with their mechanical systems obsolete, fenestrations inefficient, interiors outdated and economically restrictive. Despite those negative aspects, all of which would normally slate a building for demolition, their physical structures in most cases are still relevant and sound. Not only has structural engineering for highrises changed little in comparison to other building technologies over the years, a particular subset of skyscraper styles are eerily structurally similar. The goal of this project was to take this hypothesis and analyze a transformation of a typical existing skyscraper into a cost-effective, sustainable design.

Thesis Project