Research Interests

• Design cost effective clean alternative energy
• Develop new building technologies and practices, through the use of materials and methodology
• Generate intelligent responsive building systems

Courses Taught
Architectural Design, Special Topics in Illuminations, Senior Design, Illuminations, Passive Solar Engineering, Building Electrical and Lighting Systems, Architectural Design II, Special Problems, Renewable Energy Systems

Professional Registration

• Registered Architect, Florida

Recent Industry/Consulting Experience

• Designer/Intern-Architect
  Bermello Ajamil and Partners, Inc., Miami, Fla., (1993-1995)
  Projects:             
  - D.C.A.D. Concourse A Phase II, Terminal Extension, Miami, Fla.
  - American Airlines Hangar, Renovation, Miami, Fla.
  - Homestead Motor Sports Complex, Race Arena, Homestead, Fla.
• Designer/Job-Captain
  The Nichols Partnership, Inc., Gables, Fla., (1990-1993)
  Projects:             
  - All Nippon Airways Hotel, Retail/Office Center/Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla.
  - Hope Lodge, Cancer Center, Miami, Fla.
  - Westin Hotel, Retail/Office Center/Hotel, Providence, R.I.
  - Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel, Renovation, Bal Harbour, Fla.
  - Pittsburgh Mixed-Use Center, Retail/Office Center/Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• CAD/Designer
  Arquitectonica International, Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., (1988-1990)
  Projects:             
  - Sawgrass Mills, Retail/Commercial Center, Sunrise, Fla.
       Recipient, Florida AIA Award for Excellence
  - Banque of Luxembourg – Financial Center, Luxembourg
       Recipient, Florida AIA Award for Excellence
  - L.A. Arts Park, Fine Arts Center/School, Los Angeles, Calif.
  - United States Embassy, Government Project, Lima, Peru
       Recipient Florida AIA Award for Excellence

Major Honors and Awards

• 2013 Solar Decathlon, Department of Energy
• 2009 Solar Decathlon, Department of Energy, National Design Competition, 7th place Hot Water, 8th place Lighting Design, 11th place Overall
• 2007 Solar Decathlon, Department of Energy, National Design Competition, 1st place for Energy Balance, 4th place Marketability, 11th place Overall 
• 2005 Solar Decathlon, Department of Energy, National Design Competition, 5th place Architecture, 7th place Overall, top honors for Energy Balance
• 2010 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, National Hydrogen Association, Designing A Hydrogen Community, (Grand Prize)
• 2004 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, National Hydrogen Association, Hydrogen Fueling Station, (Honorable Mention)
• Outstanding Academic Advising Award, Missouri S&T, (2008-2009)
• Engineers Make a World of Difference Award, American Military Engineers, (2008)
• Outstanding Solar House Team Advisor Award, Missouri S&T, (2007-2008)
• Beta Sigma Psi Outstanding Advisor Award, Missouri S&T, (2004)