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LIBBY NORRIS
education M.ARCH University of Oregon Eugene, Or Graduating June 2017 GPA: 4.0
B.S., ARCHITECTURE Minor in Sustainability Studies University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN Graduated May 2014 GPA: 3.9
Architecture Department Scholarship Recipient Timber in the City Design Competition Participant Research Publication Assistant for the “Urban Design Studio Handbook” Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability Conference Participant Graduated Summa Cum Laude, With Honors University Honors Program and Honor’s Thesis Completion College of Design Scholarship and Excellence Award Architecture Study Abroad in Rome, Italy “Search for Shelter” Design Charette Participant American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Chapter of the Year
work experience JUNIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Worked in teams to envision and carry out architectural and interior design projects. Performed pre-design studies and code analysis. Prepared schematic design and construction documents. Explored design options and material choices through rendering and digital models. Created multimedia presentations for clients and assisted with project proposals.
STUDENT INTERN
Served as support staff for project managers on residential projects. Documented and drafted existing building conditions. Explored design options through digital modeling. Created bid set drawings, construction documents, and cost analyses. Initiated product and material research.
Gensler Minneapolis, MN Feb. 2015 - Sept. 2015 TEA2 Architects Minneapolis, MN Feb. 2014 - Feb. 2015
related experience TEACHING FELLOW
Assisted in developing curriculum and lesson plans for the core technical architecture course, “Building Construction.” Lead graduate and undergraduate students in weekly lab sections. Responsible for course administration, grading, and logistics.
MEDIA SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
Co-taught hand-media and computer-media skills course for undergraduate architecture students. Demonstrated techniques to large groups and worked with students to develop and refine media skills.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Connected with local professionals to encourage community engagement with the student organization. Scheduled bi-weekly meetings and discussions. Organized the Spring Quad meeting for the Midwest region.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
St. Anthony Falls Digital Research Initiated the idea, content, and design for an augmented reality smartphone application about buildings and landscapes within a historic district in Minneapolis.
University of Oregon Fall 2015 and Fall 2016
University of Oregon Jan. 2016 - June 2016
AIAS University of Minnesota May 2013- May 2014
University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment with the National Parks Service Twin Cities, MN June 2012- May 2014
skills
Adobe Creative Suite Sketchup Vray
Mississippi River Confluence Interpretive Scan Established a comprehensive database of information regarding the types of interpretive information available in the project area. Hand drawings, Model Making, Photography, Writing, Editing, Public Communication, Research, Energy Analysis, Life Cycle Analysis Revit Rhinoceros Sefaira
Bluebeam AutoCAD Microsoft Office