PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NBBJ [nbbj.com]
Boston, MA and London, UK (October 2021 – Present): Architect, Associate
∙ Science studio: started and run firmwide lab design group, aiming to improve lab knowledge sharing and raise level of design across all offices. ∙ Project work includes Project Architect of 200,000sf complex multi-building Victorianera lab/office conversion from Stage 4 (CD) through Stage 5 (CA) in London; Project Architect of Boston neurology lab/office renovation from SD through CA, architect and lab planner for 80,000sf Cornell University addition for biomedical and materials science engineering including unique lab suite-control area strategy from DD through CA; and feasibility studies of new build and lab/office renovations throughout England. Payette [payette.com]
Boston, MA (February 2017 – October 2021): Architect
∙ Focusing on the performance of sciences spaces and the people within them, from an internal study of fume hood diversity factors to co-creator of LCA tool Kaleidoscope. ∙ Project work includes programming and SD of 150,000sf University of Connecticut materials science research building; DD through CA of 50,000sf University of Hartford engineering and nursing building; programming through CA of Harvard University axolotl and zebrafish laboratory renovation; feasibility study of University of Washington engineering building; and programming through CA of Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT flexible biology lab renovation including new client standard for tissue culture rooms. Perkins+Will [perkinswill.com]
Boston, MA (February 2015 – February 2017): Arch III
∙ Science and Technology studio: Project work includes job captain-designer for fast-tracked LEED Gold R&D campus facility, including 150,000sf of renovation and new 50,000sf front-door, atrium, and lab addition; and job captain-designer of 140,000sf speculative laboratory/office building with a challenging physical site, schedule, and budget. ∙ Assistant director of the Perkins+Will Human Experience Lab: first acting member of then over 100, first research project’s Principal Investigator, and manager of office leaders. Flad Architects [flad.com]
Madison, WI (June 2012 – January 2015 and Summer 2008): Architectural Intern II
∙ Science and Technology studio: pushing R&D/scientific workplace innovation and sustainability through every stage for national laboratories and major pharmaceuticals. ∙ Worked with small team to research, design, and document first fully-automated highthroughput laboratory of its kind for automation level, number of samples, and focus. ∙ Responsible for engineering coordination for large major Middle Eastern interdisciplinary laboratory in Revit with aggressive 4-month design and 8-month construction schedule. ∙ Created Revit model and bid documents for Net-Zero Energy LEED Platinum building.
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LUKE LAVERTY
EDUCATION
18 A Richmond Crescent London, N1 0LZ, UK +44 0 7541 146845 (UK) +1 262.707.0997 (US) luke.laverty@gmail.com
RA #951035 (MA, USA), LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
University of Cincinnati (2009 – 2012) Master of Architecture: Professional Degree ∙ Thesis Award for Distinguished Research University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2005 – 2009) Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, Minor: Structural Engineering ∙ Summa Cum Laude with Commencement Honors, Honors Degree with Thesis, and High Honors in the Major ∙ Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture apprenticeship (May – June 2008) Field measured and recorded section drawings through Taliesin East for HABS. ∙ Study Abroad in Europe: France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy (June – August 2007)
PRESENTATIONS
Architecture Boston Expo (2019) Apples-to-Apples: Life Cycle Assessments and Facade Systems: Presented process and findings on embodied carbon and environmental impacts of many typical wall systems to provide designers with information early in the design process. Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture Conference (2016) The Sound of Creativity: Correlating Brainwave & Psychometric Changes with Workplace Acoustics: Presented poster suggesting the effects of acoustics and disruption on creative performance using EEG brainwave recordings and peer-reviewed creativity assessments.
VOLUNTEER
International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories Conference (2014) Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment with BIM: Co-presented regarding leveraging abilities of BIM and analyzing the tools Athena Impact Estimator and Tally.
Project Manager and Designer for Pro Bono Projects (2017 – 2020) Overpass Under Way public space development proposal in North Adams, MA: Led study working closely with representatives for grant application to revitalize key connective space. Elevated Thought “Bubble Girl” mural in Lawrence, MA: Worked with local artist group to design, document, and apply for private and public funding to revitalize a transit hub. Guest Architectural Critic (2014 – Present) Boston Architectural College and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
SOFTWARE
Habitat for Humanity (2005 – 2018) Collegiate Challenge missions in Montrose, CO; Foley, AL; and Brunswick, GA.
3D/BIM: Revit, SketchUp, Rhinoceros Drafting: AutoCAD, MicroStation Graphic: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Rendering/Animation: Lumion, Podium, Enscape Environmental: Tally, Athena Impact Estimator, Climate Consultant Autodesk Building Performance Analysis Certificate (2014) Prototyping: Laser cutting, 3D printing
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LUKE LAVERTY
SELECTED AWARDS
18 A Richmond Crescent London, N1 0LZ, UK +44 0 7541 146845 (UK) +1 262.707.0997 (US) luke.laverty@gmail.com
RA #951035 (MA, USA), LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Payette Research Voice Grant (2018) Awarded continuing research grant on life cycle assessments and building facade systems Perkins+Will Innovation Incubator Research Grants (2015, 2016) Awarded twice to continue my MArch thesis’ research on acoustics, creativity, and flow in collaboration with acoustician and neuroscientist American Institute of Architects’ Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition (2013) Featured at AIA Grassroots 2013 Leadership and Legislative Conference d3 Natural Systems 2013 Design Competition Special Mention (2013) Published on ArchDaily, Archinect, and Bustler University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association Outstanding Scholar Award (Full Tuition Scholarship) (2005)