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John Dee Ware http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-ware/6/130/30

Principal Architect Certified Project Manager Sustainability Director Designer, Architect, Contractor Mentor, Trainer, Facilitator, Team Builder


Career Path PM Professional 2012

2015 2010

Estidama PQP Lean Six Sigma HERS Rater

Principal Architect KEO International Consultants

Consulting John Dee Ware, LLC Sustainability Director 360 Architecture

2007

Energy Auditor

Project Manager Gould Evans Associates

LEED AP 2001

Licensed Architect State of Kansas, 1992

Bachelors of Environmental Design School of Architecture University of Kansas

1997

Project Architect 1984

VOA GEG Associates Treanor Architects

Design / Build Contractor 1980

Solace Construction


Guidance Notes Body of Knowledge

Author Context 2015 Technical Reference

Skill Sets Applied • Research • Building Science • Technical Writing

Storyline Applied building science for hot-humid climates. Addressing a critical and widely misunderstood design and construction issue.


King Abdul Aziz Road Project Design Manager

Mega Project

Program Project Management

Context 2014 – 2015 Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 3.5 Km development from the Grand Holy Mosque Infrastructure, feature destinations and 209 building plots.

Skill Sets Applied • Assisting with planning of bid packages and procurement of Design Consultant services • Coordination of program design guidelines

Storyline Literally moving mountains in preparation for dozens of bid packages and design consultants. KEO International Consultants


“Master Class” Videos In-house Subject Matter Expert

Director Writer and Producer

Context 2014 Primary reference for multi-Divisional firm of 2000 in offices dispersed through 5 countries.

Skill Sets Applied • • • •

Team Management Group Facilitation Stakeholder engagement Storyboard

Storyline As Facilitator of the KEO Quality Taskforce, championed this approach to bolster a sense of corporate community, capture institutional knowledge, introduce in-house experts, avenue for creative expression, break the silo thinking, and have fun.

Watch the video on Vimeo Password: KEO-QTF-SVS KEO International Consultants


Al Wakrah Stadium and Precinct Premier World Cup 2022 Stadium District

Facilitator Value Engineering Workshop

Context 2014 Doha, Qatar Designed by Zaha Hadid PM by KEO

Skill Sets Applied • Research • Group Facilitation

Storyline Established methodology for balanced ranking of Value Engineering ideas using six criteria: feasibility, constructability, cost, functionality, sustainability, and safety. Defined post-workshop responsibilities.

KEO International Consultants


Enterprise Quality Improvement KEO Quality Improvement Taskforce

Facilitator Division Directors Taskforce

Context 2012 Ad hoc strategic initiative Identify and address quality improvements

Skill Set Demonstrated • • • • • • •

Facilitated group brainstorming Led meetings Established decision making approach Organized decision points Mediated differing viewpoints Drafted recommendations and change management Produced written deliverable

Storyline Step 1. Establish ‘No Substantial Objection’ basis for group decision making. Step 2. Brainstorm goals, gaps and priority needs. Step 3. Forge agreement on top effective recommendations. Step 4. Establish need for ongoing authority to drive effective organizational change and oversee quality improvement initiatives. Step 5. Write quality improvement recommendations. Step 6. Develop rollout plans and performance tracking metrics.

KEO International Consultants


Nation Towers Principal Architect

Mixed Use Development

Construction Management and Supervision

Context 2012 Ocean front hotel/office and residential towers with penthouse bridge, retail podium and beach club in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Skill Sets Applied • • • •

Agile, quick start abilities Complete understanding of PMC-CS responsibilities and procedures Code analysis: NFPA and AD FLSC Comprehensive mastery of architectural products, details and method statements

Storyline As Principal Architect of KEO’s 1500 person PMCM Division, I was called in to solve long-standing project issues: impacts of regulatory change and addition of an extensive Beach Club. Enforced quality requirements, inspected the Work and ensured orderly documentation of Substantial Completion.

KEO International Consultants


Constructability Reviews Excel Dashboard

Quality Assurance Leader Context 2010 to 2015 Cross-Divisional project documentation reviews

Skill Sets Employed • • •

Facilitation Excel graphs, formulas, conditional formatting Technical project documents evaluation

Storyline Took Constructability Reviews from conflict laden burden to a quality assurance methodology widely recognized as a value-add process. • Nurtured partnering relationships ‘across the aisle’ and engaged stakeholders in process agreement • Developed automated Excel template • Created a detailed design phase checklist to • •

Define deliverables at each phase Establish responsibilities for cross-discipline coordination

Liaising with design teams and construction teams to ensure continuous quality improvement feedback loop.

KEO International Consultants


The Ajman Palace Hotel Closing Out a Challenging Project

Project SWOT Team Warranty Period closeout of troubled project

Context 2012, Ajman UAE 5-Star beach-front hotel

Skill Sets Demonstrated • •

Quick starter – stepped into a adversarial project near the Substantial Completion date. Design, SketchUp modeling and successful presentation of unresolved interior features: Lobby Rotunda, Health Club Entrance and Communicating Stair Successful presentation of design alternatives

Story Line Resolved design omissions and solved a backlog of Client concerns. Conducted “Condition Survey” to support Client’s claim against the Contractor for non-completion of the snagging.

KEO International Consultants


23 Marina Residential Tower at Dubai Marina

Senior Architect Construction Management and Supervision

Context 2011, Dubai UAE 58 story residential tower,

Skill Set Required • Agile quick start • Thorough control of CM-CS responsibilities and methods

Story Line This project is an example of successful contributions in short duration assignments. Monitored and resolved construction issues, approved mockups, reviewed submittals ranging from municipal infrastructure coordination to topping out of the ‘crystal’ pinnacle beacon. KEO International Consultants


Saadiyat Beach Villas Luxury Villas and Townhouses

Project Kick-start Team Replacement CM-CS Team

Context 2011, Abu Dhabi, UAE 300+ luxury villas with 18 models, 24 Townhouses with 6 models

Skill Set Employed • • •

Creative problem solving: organize and prioritize over 100 outstanding design and construction quality issues. Construction Management: orderly project change control procedures and sound footing for the permanent PMC/CS team. Project Management: Led a 24-person A/E team to produce IFC document set in 6 weeks - sketched Architectural solutions and incorporated approved changes. Managed expectations of the Client Team.

Storyline At 20% construction completion (2 years after start), KEO was hired as replacement PMC and CS. Our team was brought in to address issues on a project that was out of control. We successfully eased adversarial tensions through excellent execution. We re-prioritized the construction phasing and delivered the sales models, “Street of Dreams” on schedule.

KEO International Consultants


Junaibi Tower Core and Shell Office Tower

Sort Out a Challenged Project Construction Management and Supervision

Context 2011, Abu Dhabi UAE 12 story office tower

Skill Sets Required • Quick start • Analysis of documentation gaps • Conflict resolution between Designers and Contractors

Story Line Called to the project at 50% construction completion. This relatively simple project became a challenge because Construction Documents were incomplete and an inexperienced, poor Contractor was not being properly controlled. Addressed many design and coordination issues as well as life-safety risks before handing the reins back to the site team. KEO International Consultants


18Broadway A Sustainable Community Demonstration Project

Sustainability Director With A/E team

Context 2009, Kansas City Missouri, USA ¾ acre brownfield site - Community Garden and rainwater catchment system

Skill Sets Demonstrated • • • •

Facilitated Eco-Charrette Conceptualize holistic sustainability Designed Passiv Wedge-Haus Technical solutions for storm water management, passive irrigation and simple renewable energy systems

Storyline The Client dedicated an urban brownfield site as a sustainability demonstration project and community garden for food assistance and inspiration on all sustainability fronts. Used full-spectrum sustainability strategies: • A food and habitat garden - producing fresh produce for Harvesters food pantry. • Storm water capture and purification of 120% of water falling on the site (captures upstream runoff from streets). • Solar assist/gravity fed irrigation system. • Passive House concept.

Watch the Video 360 Architecture, sketch by Jerome Untereiner


recommendation John is truly one of the best in his field. Time after time he impressed and inspired me with his knowledge, commitment, and passion for sustainable architecture and sustainable communities. He has the rare combination of thinking and conceptualizing in the big picture and then distilling it down to very detailed levels. He always has the good of the client in mind and was extremely respectful of their goals and needs. He is also a natural teacher and mentor which is invaluable as so many of us are now trying to navigate the world of sustainable opportunities.�

Adam Guzman, Project

Manager, 360 Architecture


Norton Residence A Low-Carbon Demonstration Project

Design Consultant Context 2007, Kansas City Missouri USA

Active/Passive Solar Renovation of 70 year old single family home

Skill Sets Demonstrated • • • •

Self-directed Building Science – energy efficiency Passive solar design Active solar PV grid integration

Storyline Client wanted to install photovoltaic array to demonstrate what can be done “with a lowcarbon lifestyle on a teacher’s budget.” Designed a super energy efficient retrofit: • Energy Audit • Passive solar box-bay windows at 1st Floor • Passive solar “siphon” boxes at 2nd Floor • Recycled Cellulose dense-pack insulation • 35% energy savings with improved comfort • 2.1 kWh (55% net average) PV array WARE Consulting, LLC


Jones Painting Studio A passive solar painting studio

Design Consultant Context 2007, rural Kansas, USA

Skill Sets Demonstrated • • • •

Self-directed Building Science – energy efficiency Passive solar design Sketches, renderings and CD’s

Storyline A super-efficient painting studio. • Earth-contact, straw bale, timber frame • Adjustable window shades • Interior thermal drapes • Intensive green roof for tall grass • Integrated performance theater

WARE Consulting, LLC


Child Development Center LEED Silver (registered) Daycare Center

Project Manager Context 2007, Livermore California, USA Las Positas College

Skill Sets Demonstrated • Stakeholder facilitation • PM and AE/ID Team management • Integrated design strategies

Storyline Campus Daycare Center Optimizes energy and maximizes kid’s connection to the environment. • An open plan (exterior circulation). • Radiant heating and cooling, • Natural ventilation and • Passive solar shading.

Gould Evans Associates, sketches by David Reed


DE-Chesapeake Res Hall Renovation Adaptive reuse with major structural changes

Project Manager and Construction Administration before

Context 2007, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA Wilkes University Historic Renovation/Rehab

after

Skill Sets Demonstrated • Stakeholder facilitation • AE Team management • Coordination of new expansion with historic brick structures • Construction Management

Storyline Adaptive reuse of original 1889 structure and additions. Restoration of historic street facades. Significant structural modifications to accommodate program. Significant upgrade of facades on the campus quadrangle.

Gould Evans Associates


CGS Group Home Net- zero energy - minimized footprint

Project Manager Context

2007, Kansas City Missouri, USA Greenfield

Skill Sets Demonstrated • • •

Stakeholder facilitation AE Team management Integrated Design and coordination

Storyline

Assisted living apartments for developmentally disabled men.

“Living Building” standard (unbuilt)

Super-efficient SIP panel structure, super low-energy appliances, solar water heating and grid-tied PV array. • net-zero energy • passive solar heating • super-performance envelope • grid-tied PV system • minimum impact pier foundations • habitat protection • native, edible landscaping

Gould Evans Associates


Sustainable Deconstruction Utilization Analysis, Budgeting and Scenario Planning

Focus Group Facilitator Context

2006, Clyde Missouri, USA Benedictine Sisters Mother House Partial deconstruction of 190,000 SF, self-sufficient farmstead convent.

Skill Sets Employed • • • •

Stakeholder facilitation Organizational Analysis and Planning High Level CAPEX/OPEX Budgeting Deconstruction Specification

Storyline

What do you do when your population has shrunk 75%, you have very well maintained buildings and you want to minimize your environmental footprint? The Sisters asked for sustainable building decommissioning options with consideration of lifestyle disruptions and lifecycle impacts of selective deconstruction vs. “mothballing.”

Gould Evans Associates


NWM Regional Airport Terminal Terminal for non-ticketed private aviation

Project Manager, Designer, Spec Writer and Construction Administration Context 2005, Maryville, Missouri

Skill Sets Employed • • • •

Group Facilitation Client Management Building Science Passive Solar Design

Storyline Took over a project that needed 50% cost reduction. Goals: Create a “Gateway facility” for the community with super-efficiency in all aspects. Solution: Passive solar, SIP high-performance envelope and native grass landscaping.

Gould Evans Associates


Admin Offices / Recreation Adaptive Reuse

Project Manager, Designer Spec Writer and Construction Administration Context 2005, Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, USA Wilkes University Administrative Consolidation

Skill Sets Employed • Facilitate Stakeholder Groups • Client Management • Renovation and documentation expertise

Storyline

7 Admin Buildings

to 1

60 Offices

to 0

10 Copy/Workrooms to 4 17 Rest Rooms

to 2 pair

Goals: “Anchor” one corner of campus. Consolidate University Admin functions that were scattered across campus. Concept: “Transparent” accessible student services. Solution: Gut/Rehab for open-office systems furniture and glass walls for all of the President’s and University Cabinet areas. This architectural solution and the cultural commitment behind it produced a very positive transformation.

Gould Evans Associates


Rinker Hall LEED Coordinator

LEED Gold Certified Classroom Building

Context 2005, Gainsville Florida, USA University of Florida

Skill Sets Employed • Active Listening • Integrated Design Process • LEED Certification

Storyline Classrooms for the School of Construction Science targetted LEED Gold Certification and achieved: • Dynamic daylighting • 50% energy savings • 61% utility cost savings • 6.2 year simple payback on energy efficiency measures • $765,000 savings over 25 year life cycle Gould Evans Associates with Croxton Collaborative


NOAA Weather Station Energy efficiency in remote southern Alaska

Project Manager Spec Writer and Construction Administration Zero Potable Water Use

Context 2004, south coastal Alaska, USA

Skill Sets Employed • • • •

Building Science, Passive Solar Design VE and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Client Management

Storyline Offices and Balloon Launch Facility. • LEED Silver (Registered). • Sited on brownfield in a delicate coastal marsh. • Rainwater catchment/filtration system for netzero water. Gould Evans Associates


recommendation It has always been a pleasure working with and for John. He is creative, process oriented, and most importantly open to the best ideas – wherever they come from.�

Stephen Hopkins, Gould Evans Associate


Westside Agency Collaborative Marketing Lead Project Manager Spec Writer LEED Coordinator

High Performance Office Building

Context 2004, Kansas City Missouri, USA Office building on brownfield site (unbuilt)

Skill Sets Employed • Facilitate Stakeholder Groups • Client Management • LEED and Sustainable Design

Storyline New energy efficient office building for 3 nonprofit organizations. • Dynamic daylighting • Super-insulating envelope • Energy efficiency: 35% savings Gould Evans Associates, sketch by David Reed


Cerner Corp World Headquarters Focused on visitor experience from arrival to ‘Vision Center’

Project Manager Construction Admin Context 2004, North Kansas City Missouri, USA

Skill Sets Employed • Client Management • Construction Documents • AE/ID/C Team Management

Storyline New $34M headquarters building connected to two existing office buildings. Visioning: building elements aligned with corporate attributes. Conference Rooms acoustically designed for 30 person meetings.

Gould Evans Associates


Wilkes U. Master Plan Analysis and vision for an urban infill campus

Project Manager Context

2003 Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Skill Sets Demonstrated • • • •

Site design Stakeholder Facilitation Organizational Analysis High Level CAPEX/OPEX Budgeting

Storyline Analyzed existing facilities, growth and utilization data. Benchmarked peer university facilities. Conducted several charrettes with stakeholder groups. Composed Master Plan • 20-year phased plan • 10 year budget projection • Detailed needs analysis • Hydrologic, biologic and geologic mapping

Gould Evans Associates


Blue Jacket Restaurant Marketing Lead Project Manager Interior Designer Spec Writer Construction Admin

Veiled intimacy + exposed historic structure

Context 2003 Lawrence, Kansas

Skill Sets Employed • Client Management • AE/ID Team Management • Renovation Expertise

Storyline Upscale French cuisine in an Historic Register rehab. Primary design goals: • Light and food at center stage. • Contrast historic timber/stone with sheer drapery, curves, and iridescent fabric.

Gould Evans Associates


Jones Student Union Gut Renovation and Addition

Project Manager Spec Writer Construction Admin Context 2001, Maryville Missouri, USA Northwest Missouri State University

Skill Sets Employed • Client Management • Food Service Design • Renovation Expertise

Storyline Our task was to gut and reorganize the Student Union, expand the Cafeteria, update the Conference Center, create a ‘Campus Living Room,’ and provide for student organizations. The design solution required a unique challenge to clear the structure where four earlier additions touched.

Gould Evans Associates


Blue Valley Branch Library Revisioning the 21st Century suburban library

Project Manager Spec Writer Construction Admin Context 2000, Overland Park Kansas, USA Johnson County Libraries

Skill Sets Employed • • • •

Client Management AE/ID Team Management Architectural Programming Construction Documentation

Storyline 22,000 volume branch library with: • Community Room • Coffee Shop • Garden focused radial layout • Automobile book drop and pick up • Dynamic daylighting, and • Native grass landscaping

Gould Evans Associates


House of Blues Hotel How cool can a hotel be?

Schematic Design Context 1996, Chicago Illinois, USA Marina Towers

Skill Sets Employed • Architectural Programming • Schematic Design of hotel rooms, VIP suites and ‘births.’

Storyline Boutique Hotel (now “Sax”) associated with the adjacent House of Blues. Adaptive reuse of the Marina Tower Office Building (backdrop to the iconic Marina Towers). Incorporate pieces from the Client’s vast historic salvage warehouse such as a 16th Century Cathedral pulpit screen used as a space divider in the Lobby coffee shop. VOA Associates


PSU Student Union New Entry and Arrival Corridor

Project Architect Context 1994, Pittsburgh Kansas, USA Pittsburgh State University

Skill Sets Employed • Renovation expertise • Construction Documentation

Storyline The creation of a new front door and grand stair gives a fresh and contemporary look to the Student Union.

Gould Evans Associates


Orpheum Theater and Office Building Historic Restoration and Adaptive Reuse

Project Architect Context 1984, Wichita Kansas, USA 1921 vaudeville/silent movie theater

Skill Sets Employed • Historic Register Nomination • Detailing and drafting

Storyline Restoration of ornate Vaudeville theater and attached office building. Going from original linen drawings, documented restoration details. Updated rehab of office tower interiors.

Watson Breidenthal Burk Associates


Halcyon House, Bed and Breakfast Gut Rehab and Passive Solar Addition

Design/Build Contractor Context 1982 10th and Ohio, Lawrence, KS

Skill Sets Employed • Full spectrum from Concept Design, to construction completion.

Storyline Rehab of ‘Carpenter’s Gothic’ style home had been subdivided into apartments and abused for decades. ‘Appropriate Technology’ (before Green Building existed). • Saving the wood frame structure and exterior detailing • Vapor barrier and super insulation • Levitated the house and poured a new foundation. • Passive solar kitchen addition with balanced heat gain and storage. • HVAC distribution of solar heat. • Rumford fireplace. • Limestone ‘Englenook’ with wood stove

Solace Construction


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