I entered the world of buildings as a union carpenter working heavy construction. Soon after I attended trade school and began a long career as a furniture maker and custom craftsman, a skill I still enjoy despite spending most of time now in design and project management.In the 90s I learned, then taught CAD, and immediately gravitated to 3D design. CAD opened the door to architecture jobs; architecture opened my eyes to broader possibilities for design and more intelligent uses for computers in the design industry. That led me to SketchUp, ArchiCAD and Graphisoft's BIMcloud.Being a lifetime environmentalist and wilderness lover my primary professional goal is to advance beauty, durability and sustainability in the built environment. I have extensively studied a broad range of green building strategies and synergies. I completed the Sustainable Building Advisor program and attend numerous workshops and seminars through the AIA, Passive House NW, and the Northwest Ecobuilding Guild. I love building science and have had the pleasure to work on some great high performance projects.I am currently freelancing but maintain an abiding commitment to collaboration. As a team player who loves to problem solve, I believe that whole is greater than the sum of the parts.Specialties: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Knowledge Management, Peace in the Barnyard
Listed skills include Bim, Sustainable Design, Archicad, Green Building, and 37 others.