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Architect and Interior Designer in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Greater Austin Metroplexes
As architects we owe it to the public never to let our quest for improvement in the built environment fade. All people should have access to the same building technologies. Architects continue to address the general public's health, safety, and welfare. But we are becoming the status quo. We design to make the program work within budget. In our day-to-day practices we are not as concerned with the "experience" of the space as we may have been during our educational days. We also are too often focused on what I call "repetitive architecture." I define repetitive architecture as architecture that repeats previous examples without adapting them to reflect contemporary changes in society, culture and technology. This form of architecture is outdated and fails to keep up with the changing needs of the people who live in the spaces we design. Architecture should not be static, repetitive and non-progressive. It should be adaptable, innovative and responsive to the current technologies at our disposal such as alternative energy sources, “smart house” technology, BIM and improved building sciences.
As Donald Schön might say, we sometimes tend to promote the theory that architectural practice is distinct from architectural research, and therefore are not as explorative in our endeavors as we have the capacity to be. We often are stuck in an office, sitting at a desk drawing for most of the day, and rarely interact with the general public, unless they come in the form of a client. We need to get out from behind our desks, talk to people, and experience life with them. We need to truly understand what their needs and wants are, and design accordingly. We need to stay current with technology, and find design solutions that utilize all avenues at our disposal. By doing this we can stay renewed, refreshed, and in touch with our communities. We will be in a better position to serve them and provide environments that motivate us all to grow and progress.
I am a LEED® AP BD+C accredited, NCARB certified registered architect (Texas and Washington) with several years of design & photography experience for a variety of project types. My experience includes all phases of project implementation, ranging from programming and site planning through schematic design, design development, construction documents, specification writing, and construction administration services. I am proficient in 2D and 3D computer drafting and graphic applications such as AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp; as well as standard Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other software. Other skills include artwork, digital photography, freehand sketching, manual drafting, and model building. Throughout the years I have been involved in leading project team members and working with clients and consultants to successfully implement projects from conceptual design through construction completion. Projects types I have worked on include educational, federal government, mixed-use developments, residential (single- and multi-family), and restaurants. Feel free to click on the Contact tab to get in touch with me. Thank you for visiting my website.