Project manager, structural engineer, and contributor to Degenkolb’s strategic planning and implementation process. Focuses on seismic strengthening schemes that reduce construction costs.
Utilizes advanced technologies in projects related to seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of complex structures.
Works extensively with religious institutions and government organizations to assess and upgrade their building portfolios.
Served two years on company’s board of directors. Currently serves as corporate secretary of board’s Executive Committee.
Member of reconnaissance team sent by firm to L’Aquila, Italy, in 2009 to evaluate building performance after severe 5.8 earthquake.
Board of directors, LEAP … Imagination in Learning.
Member, ASCE and Earthquake Engineering Research Institute.
Mentor, ACE Mentorship Alliance; Engineers Alliance for the Arts Student Impact Project.
Favorite getaway: California’s Lost Coast, a throwback to the 1800s.
Aspires to become mayor of San Francisco.
Favorite hobbies: anything with a board—surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding.
Juggles pins while dressed as a clown riding a unicycle.
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A new book from LEGO master builder Warren Elsmore offers instructions for creating scale models of buildings and landmarks with LEGO.
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As experienced designers, contractors, and owners know, most paint and coating problems are correctable, but some are especially stubborn to address. Here is a partial compendium of typical failure modes and methods for addressing the problem.
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DLR Group and the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University have collaborated on a research project to evaluate the effect of green school design on occupants and long-term building performance.
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Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are among the major tech companies investing heavily to build state-of-the-art data centers.
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ArchDaily's Rory Stott yesterday posted an interesting exploration of progressive parking strategies being employed by cities and designers. The lack of curbside and lot parking exacerbates traffic congestion, discourages visitors, and leads to increased vehicles emissions.
