Robert D.

Diaz III, LEED AP

Permanent: 1618 Clarendon Drive Lewisville, TX 75067 469-844-5575 ecorob.diaz@gmail.com Temporary: 3116 4th Street, Apt 205 Lubbock, TX 79415 469-844-5575 ecorob.diaz@gmail.com

Objective:
A challenging architectural technical position, that allows me to utilize my architectural graphics, documental, and sustainable skills to enhance the rm, taking on challenging assignments and developing growth within. Summary: Architecture internship with HOK (Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum). Consultant for Pongratz/Perbellini Architects. Instructor at Texas Tech; College of Architecture. Pro cient with Rhino, Revit, Adobe CS5 (and taught), Maya, AutoCAD, SketchUP, MS O ceWindows XP/7 Ultimate.

Education:
M.S., Architecture; Digital Design and Fabrication; 2011 Texas Tech University Emphasis: Biomimicry and Material Development GPA: 3.898 M.A., Architecture; 2009 Texas Tech University Emphasis: Sustainable Design GPA: 3.88 B.A., Architecture; 2005 University of Texas at Arlington

Notable Accomplishments:
Instructor at Texas Tech; College of Architecture; 2009 - 11 Designed a pergola for Pongratz/Perbellini Architects. Became a LEED AP while at HOK in 2006. Founder of USGBC Student organizaiton at Texas Tech. Taught at a workshop (1 week) | Digital Fabrication (Grasshopper); Spring 2011. Honorary mentioned in Cradle-2-Cradle design competition.

Notable Accomplishments:
Have a expertise in Rhino, Vray, Adobe CS5 (Adobe, Illustrator, InDesign), and Grasshopper. Able to create high quality marketing/advertisements for multiple projects and organizations. Possess the ability to fully compile documents from schematic to construction drawings. Strength in developing presentation boards for projects under time constraints. Ability to understand materials and fabrication in building and furniture typologies. Able to instruct fundamentals to advance uses of UI in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, AutoCad, and Vray. Can develop websites using XML, CSS, and WYSIWYG.

Work Experience:
Texas Tech University; College of Architecture Graduate Instructor of Digital Media 2; Fall 2010 - Present. Lubbock, TX As an instructor of Digital Media 2 (Fall 2010, 2011), in collaboration with a colleague, we re-developed the course objectives and outcomes, teaching third year students to use two software medias to understand 3D visualization and structure. These two software medias are Rhino 3D and the Adobe CS5. I taught students to use Rhino as a 3D tool but apply logic, critical analysis, and presentation for nal output. Students were then later taught how to address problem solving strategies and structural systems that they use in conjunction with their studios. Then I demonstrated the fundamentals to create a portfolio following a set of speci c rules for a nal presentation. Texas Tech University; College of Architecture Graduate Instructor of Digital Media 1; Spring 2011. Lubbock, TX Held the leadership role of primary instructor of Digital Media I for the Spring 2011 semester. Responsibilities required to redevelop the course outline and objectives as an initiative to reformat the Digital Media package. This new objective taught students to use Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), AutoCAD, and intro to Rhino. Students investigated the potentials of the 2D in the digital format and understand the tools of Adobe in a form of project development and presentations. I encouraged students to develop their critical thinking process through means of geometric exploration and create, develop, and produce a portfolio. HOK (Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum) Architectural Technician, 2006 - 2008. Dallas, TX Joined the rm after graduating from UTA and was exposed to responsibilities of preparing and compiling complete sets of documents from schematic design, design development, to construction drawings. Shortly after, I joined the 3D Visual department, learning and using programs (SketchUp and Max) to maximize the representation of a project during either a design charrette, competition, and design build commissions. Other responsibilities include the following:

Work Experience (cont.):

Held a leadership role for a LEED work study to pass the exam. Prepare document drawings of plans, elevations, sections, details, and code specs. Conducted speci cations for building codes, materials, and LEED development. Responsible for obtaining analysis for light, energy, site, and planning. Worked on retail, bank, healthcare, schools, hotel, low and high-rise buildings, and government projects.

Memberships:
NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Board) USGBC (United States Green Building Council) AIAS (American Institute of Architect Students) TSD (Tau Sigma Delta) NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)

Languages:
English French

Volunteer Experience:
Habitat for Humanity Green Week Green Build; USGBC | 2009 - 10 Kohl's Cares for Kids Toys for Tots | Chairman

Portfolio & Websites:

www.rd2studio.com (main portfolio site). www.px2studio.com (blog of current works and teaching/tutorials). Physical copy available on request.