Principal Architect
CurrentThe R. Michael Cross | Design Group focuses on designing sustainable environments for home, work, and play. Their project team is composed of LEED Accredited Professionals with a broad range of experience in both residential and commercial design. Principal Washington, DC July 2007 - Present Procured, designed, managed, and delivered over 100 projects ranging from a custom ladder for CakeLove Bakery to a 10,000 SF wine storage facility in the heart of DC. Fostered relationship relationships with several local developers and contractors for strong, reliable service on multi-family conversion projects ranging from 2-20 units in DC. Industry leader, as an early adopter of Revit developer of a highly efficient small office workflow Experienced practitioner, executing projects across multiple disciplines including both single and multi-family residential, retail, dental, and commercial; often performing basic structural and MEP design in-house Small business owner, solely responsible for handling accounting, HR, IT infrastructure, and general office needs Effective leader of three full time employees as well as multiple consultants, contractors, and on-site tradespersons Firm portfolio available online @ www.rmichaelcross.com TV Appearances Virginia Currents The Augusta Project April 2008 Speaking Engagements VA Center for Architecture The Augusta Project November 2009 ArchEx The Augusta Project November 2010
