Education
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Chalmers Tekniska Högskola (Chalmers University of Technology), Gothenburg Sweden
MSc, Arkitektur och planering för hållbar framtid (Architecture and Planning Beyond Sustainability)
- Housing and welfare regimes, housing affordability.
- Social inclusion through participatory design and co-creation.
- Urban morphology, space syntax, and spatial analysis.
- Agroforestry and permaculture.
- Urban transformation / urban hybrids of architecture, landscape, and infrastructure.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg Virginia
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Experience & Activities
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Consulting, New York City
Architect
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Dattner Architects, New York City
Project Architect, new affordable, supportive, and market-rate housing
- Design, documentation, and construction administration.
- Conducted meetings with clients, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
- Reviewed compliance with zoning, building code, and sustainability requirements.
- Coordinated with regulatory and funding agencies, including the NYC Dept. of Buildings, NYC Dept. of City Planning,
NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission,
New York State Dept. of Homes and Community Renewal, and New York State Office of Mental Health.
- Member of the firm's Sustainable Practice Group, a committee of employees developing and supporting sustainability initiatives within the organization.
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Jonathan Kirschenfeld Architect, New York City
Architectural Designer and Project Manager, new affordable and supportive housing
- Managed construction administration and prepared new design proposals.
- Met regularly on site with clients, builders, and agency representatives.
- Reviewed submittals, shop drawings, and requisitions for payment.
- Conducted building walk-throughs and issued field reports.
- Coordinated filings with the NYC Department of Buildings and other agencies.
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Architecture for Humanity, New York City Chapter
Steering Committee Member, Director of Communications, and Project Coordinator
- Managed website development and communication with members and supporters.
- Lead a project team providing pro-bono design assistance to a community development group in the South Bronx.
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James McCullar & Associates Architects, New York City
Architectural Designer and Project Manager
- Design, documentation, and construction administration for new multifamily
affordable housing in New York City.
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Habitat for Humanity, New York City Chapter
Skilled Construction Leader
- Instructed unskilled volunteers and assisted with residential construction projects in New York City.
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David Varnish Architects, New York City
Architectural Designer and Project Manager
- Single-family residential,
apartment interiors and commercial space in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
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Anderson & Associates Consulting Engineers, Blacksburg Virginia
Web & GIS Developer, Renderer, CAD Drafter
- Developed web-based geographic information systems, internet applications, and database-driven websites for
municipal and corporate clients.
- Drafter and 3D renderer for transportation and land development projects.
Skills
- Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, COMcheck QGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, Final Cut Pro
License & Certification
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Registered Architect, New York State
Certified Passive House Designer