Project Architect

Project Architect

This is a volunteer position.I started San Diego's first chapter for the non-profit group Architecture for Humanity. Along with my co-founder, Chris Scott, our responsibility is to raise money, and through a crowd sourced process, develop designs for community projects, and then implement them. Our major project has been I Wood, an open sourced, DIY wood framing technology-construction method ideal for first response shelters. This product, developed by Ikology Group and Treecycling, Inc. is also well suited for small housing projects in poor and developing countries. By using the I-Wood system, a "starter" habitat can be built in a matter of hours, and for as little as $500. Visit Icology Group and Treecycling, Inc. for more information.

Mr. Rugee has designed close to 100 custom homes in Coronado, (as well as many more in other parts of Southern California and Arizona).As Project Architect, my responsibilities included: design, detailing, drafting, project management, consultant coordination, specification research, back-checking & quality control, red-lining construction documents for our intern staff, and the production and tracking of expert witness documentation for use in litigation cases.

Head senior draftsman and project manager in a private, hands-on firm (Florman Architect, Inc.) for the last 5-6 years. Starting as an intern, my employment with this firm goes back over 10 years now. Produced highly customized, contemporary designs. Led many projects (single family residences, factories, offices, retail spaces, and even a hotel) from the initial programming and schematic design phases through to detailing and construction administration. Took responsibility for supplemental professional training in order to continually expand upon all forms of practical experience, knowledge and skills