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Undergraduate Studio Work 4th Year Studio (2011-2012) Wind Slice: River Parc Office Tower Ascension: Oberlin Hotel and Culinary School Excavation: Tri-Towers Rotunda Retrofitting Oasis: Arizona Zero Energy Residence 3rd Year Studio (2010-2011) Florence Mediatheque Ocracoke Multi-Family Gathering 2nd Year Studio (2009-2010) Tremont Spa and Recreation Center Akron Film Institute Akron Biophilic Pavilion

Photography and Resume Photograhy (2010-2013) Resume

Kent State University(2008-2012)

Bachelors of Science in Architecture

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Spring 2012Integrated Design CompetitionLocation: Pittsburgh, PensylvaniaTeam: Eric Riter & Calvin TustanInstructor: Professor Joseph Ferut

The Integrated Design Competition is one of Kent State’s prides inaccredidation. The semester long group project consists of solid research and site analysis, conceptual designing, building design, eco friendly design, and the ‘integration’ of all of those aspects with mechanical, structural, electrical, and plumbing systems. My partner and I decided to have the design of this building revolve around the wind flow of the site, and a strong heirarchy of public and business designated spaces. The project, Wind Slice, was one of the ten finalists for the competition and we were recognized as being the most unique sustainable design entry in the competition.

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Fall 20114th Year Design Studio ILocation: Oberlin OhioInstructor: Professor Lee Goodman

The city of Oberlin has always been a prosperous location forinnovation in not only architecture, but also culture and education.Recently, the college has demonstrated its commitment to persue a sustainable campus and hopes to eventually incorporate the entire city. Part of this expansion includes the current Oberlin Hotel, a 1950s “truck stop” that is a scar on the city’s downtown image. With the help and guidance of the Living Building Challenge, a new hotel could be designed that lives up to the green movement that is dominating the city.

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Fall 20114th Year Design Studio ILocation: Kent, OhioInstructor: Professor Lee Goodman

The Tri-Towers Rotunda has ever since its construction in the 1970s,been a gathering space for the students of Kent State University. Its self image however has not caught up with time. This project was meant to reimagine the Rotunda and create it into a modern day gathering space, while updating its mechanical systems, solar intake, and creating a more central entry point into the building.

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Fall 20114th Year Design Studio ILocation: Casas Adobes, ArizonaInstructor: Professor Lee Goodman

The city of Casas Adobes in Arizona is in the southern desert. Theexcessive heat and cool evenings makes for expensive HVAC costs. The challenge with was to create a single person living quarters with connecting art studio that uses no mechanical energy. Using passive and active systems were used to counter the use of mechanical systems. Water is excessively used in the design, not just for visual and audio means, but also used for heating and cooling. Conceptual ideas revolve around buildings and housing in the southwest desert region, with a new taste using the passive systems.

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Spring 2011Florence Design StudioLocation: Florence, ItalyInstructor: Professor Fillipo Caprioglio

The Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy was once used as the defensive castle of the city. Over the years it has transformed into a convention and event center, cut off from the rest of the city. Using the concept of Old vs New, and Connections, the mediatheque will bring the city inside the fortezza and bring the fortezza out to the city visually. The mediatheque also has concepts from traditional Italian culture, such as towers, a centralpiazza, and garden space with fountains.

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Fall 2011Third Year Design Studio ILocation: Ocracoke, North CarolinaInstructor: Professor Daniel Vierya

The city of Ocracoke in North Carolina is a village, on its own smallisland, that is chopped full of history and culture. Basing our research around this, we were tasked with designing a living complex on the bay that is meant for any type of family visiting the island for vacation; from RV, to cabin, to condo. Program was supposed to mimic many times of vacation house types, the RV site, the cabin complex, and the single condos. The design was embedded deep in the concept and design of many houses that already exist out there: lifted up off the ground not only to avoid flooding during storms, but also to receive incredible views of the Outer Banks oceans and sunrises/sunsets.

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Spring 2010Second Year Design Studio IILocation: Tremont, OhioInstructor: Professor Maurizio Sabini

Tremont has always been a location for culture in the Cleveland area. This is shown through its parks, renovated houses and business establisments, and many restaurants and churches. With this and the many new and up and coming people moving into the city, a central location for relaxation and activities was necessary. The Tremont Spa and Recreation center is the perfect answer for what the city is in need for. Using the concept of churches and important buildings being placed on pedistals, I created a layered building, that also focuses on unique lighting and views from the upper floor.

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Spring 2010Second Year Design Studio IILocation: Lock 3 Park, Akron, OhioInstructor: Professor Maurizio Sabini

Populated by parks, stadiums, and theatres, Main Street in Akron, Ohio is undoubtedly its cultural center. A positive addition to this bustling city would be the expansion of its Civic Theatre next to the Lock 3 Park and canal. The challenge surrounding this was space. The site was located on a small section of steeply sloped land on the east side of the park and had to consist of theaters, office space, classrooms, and a media library while adding our own x-factors to make the space an invited place for both people on the street and in the park.

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Fall 2009Second Year Design Studio ILocation: Lock 3 Park, Akron, OhioInstructor: Professor Chris Gaone

The biophilic pavilion is a place of study of natural sciences. The best location in the city of Akron for natural pavilion is within the city’s largest and most prominent green space, Lock 3. Conceptually, the building reflects one of nature’s most prominent energy sources: water. Public spaces within the structure implement the concept with curved spaces and curtain glazing walls with views of the canal. Structural beams reflect the shape of leaves. The circulation of the biophilic pavilion gives the city additional connection between Akron’s Canal Park Walkways and between the north and south ends of the canal.

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Fall 2010-Spring 2013 Once entering college, my interests in the arts certainly expanded from what I had known in grade school. I took a particular interest in the art of photography. Self teaching myself how to work with a camera and learning about space through architecture and sketching, I feel that I have become a very talented photographer. Only taking images of sunsets and sites through the first few years was fun, but my interest especially grew with my study abroad semester in Europe and still continues to thrive when I visit new locations.

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References

Joseph FerutArchitect, KSU ProfessorJoe@ferutarch.com

Chrales C GravesArchitect, KSU Professorcgraves@kent.edu

Lee GoodmanArchitect, KSU ProfessorLphill13@kent.edu

Work ExperienceKent State University: Cleveland, Ohio January 2013 - August 2013Laser Cutter Operator

Operations of the CUDC laser cutter, fabricating student models, assisting with laser cutter CAD files.Antonio’s Pizza: Strongsville, Ohio May 2011 - August 2011Delivery Driver Open/Closing shift duties, Delivery Schedule Management, Time Management, Guest Service and Relations.Cinemark Theaters: Strongsville, Ohio May 2007 - May 2011Usher Open/Closing Shift duties, Guest Service and Relations, Cross-Trained, Inventory tracking, Time Management North Royalton City Schools: North Royalton, Ohio May- August 2008Drafter Contracted by the school district to digitally update all out of date building blueprints.

Achievements2012 Integrated Design Competition Finalist Spring 2012 Semester long group project where the team of two had to design a sustainable office building and all of its mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural components.Community Development Put-in-Bay Charette Fall 2012 Intensive weekend project in which students and Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative faculty worked with the community of Put-in-Bay to set design guidelines for future projects on the island.Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition Spring 2013 Urban Land Institute sponsored two week long competition in which a team of 5 must complete a design and pro forma for a chosen site. EducationCleveland Urban Design Collaborative August 2012- August 2013Master of Architecture with Emphasis in Urban Design Courses - Graduate Design Studio I, II, III - Urban Systems -Theories in Architecture - Forces that Shaped Cities - Real Estate and Development - Leadership, Ethics, Management -Contract Planninga and Law - Methods of InquiryKent State University August 2008- May 2012Bachaelors of Science in Architecture Relevant Courses - Architecture Studio I, II, III, IV - Intro to Structures - Computer Applications in Architecture I, II - Art History I, II - Systems Design - Structural Systems I, II - Environmental Technology I, II - Architecture History I, II, III - Site Design - Sustainable Design - Methods and Materials I, II - Beyond Western ArchitectureKent State University Florence Program January 2011-May 2011Study abroad semester at the Kent State Campus in Florence, Italy Relevant Courses - Architecture Studio III - Sketching and Drawing - Urban Design - Forces that Shaped Cities

ERIC RITER

Computer ProgramsAutodesk Adobe Other Operating Systems AutoCAD Photoshop Google Sketchup PC Revit InDesign Microsoft Office Mac 3DS Max Illustrator Virtual Environment Ecotect Premiere Pro Climate Consultant Vasari HEED

Skills in computer building and tech troubleshooting

Address7602 Wilton LaneNorth Royalton, Ohio 44133PhoneCell: (440) 832-1335Home: (440) 230-9621EmailEriter@kent.edu

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