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Stevie Alston

Stevie Alston

New York, NY, US

 
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Stevie Alston

550 West 146 St. Apt. 14

New York, NY 10031

sta2354@caa.columbia.edu

Summary:

Studied a multitude of subjects at Columbia University essential to Architectural Design including: interrogating a site physically and socially; forming space and structure to converse with a site’s location, history and demographics while understanding the importance of kinesthetics in the interaction between inhabitant and space. Familiarity with many aspects of sustainable development such as: LEED, STARS, GreenLites, Invest, SITES, Greenroads, I-LAST, Envision and the requirements of The ADA.

Urban Planning concepts like: the effect of demographics, location, history and traffic patterns on the design of business and residential districts and the role zoning plays in design. Familiarity with requirements and codes pertaining to historical buildings and their restoration and modifications. Excellent 3D design, modeling and visualization skills.

Key Skills (Educational):

Columbia University:  B.A. Architecture                                                                       2017

Ø  Architecture, Advanced Structural Steel and Concrete Design, Urban Infrastructure Systems, Project Management. Utilized; Revit, AutoCAD 2018, AutoCAD Architecture 2018, Rhino 5, Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office. Fluent French, conversational Arabic.

Midlands Technical College: Dual Major Architectural Engineering Technology/Civil Engineering Technology                                                                      

                                                                                                                                         2010-2011

Ø  Architecture, Building Systems, Structural Steel, Concrete and wood frame Design, Project Management, Utilized AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD Architecture 2010, Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office.

Professional Experience:

Lothrop Associates LLP Architects: Junior Architect                                                   2017-Present

Ø  Designing pools and structural supports according to New York building codes utilizing AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office. SD, DD & CD.

ACS Systems Associates:  BIM/CAD Modeler                                                                                                                               2016-2016

Ø  Interpreted Architectural and Structural design drawings to produce fabrication and erection drawings, utilized Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks, Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office.

Thornton Tomasetti: Senior BIM Modeler                                                                                                                                     2014-2014

Ø  Interpreted Architectural and Structural design drawings to produce fabrication and erection drawings, utilized Tekla.

Koenig Ironworks: BIM Modeler                                                                                                                                                    2012-2013

Ø  Interpreted Architectural and Structural design drawings to produce fabrication and erection drawings, utilized Tekla and AutoCAD.

Mcgill Engineering: BIM Modeler                                                                                                                                                  2007-2011

Ø  Interpreted Architectural and Structural design drawings to produce fabrication and erection drawings, utilized SDS/2, Tekla and AutoCAD.                                                              

DeKalb Steel: Structural Draftsman                                                                   06-05 to 09-05/04-07 to 09-07                                                         

Ø  Interpreted Architectural and Structural design drawings to produce fabrication and erection drawings, utilized SDS/2 and AutoCAD.                                                                         

Publish America:                                                                                                                                                                            2006-2013

Ø        Author: Book released 12-04-06

Komac Ind.                                                                                                                                                                                    2002-2005         

Ø  Mechanical Draftsman/CNC Programmer          

SMI-OWEN Steel                                                                                                                                                                          1998-2001          

Ø  Structural Steel Detailer                                                                                       

U.S. Navy                                                                                                                                                                                      1988-1992

Ø  US Navy Submarine Sonar Technician

Employment 

Lothrop Associates Architects, White Plains, NY, US, Junior Architect

Design Natatoriums. SD, DD, and CD.

Jul 2017 - current
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2011 - May 2017
 

Areas of Specialization