RYAN G. LYSSY
ryanlyssy@gmail.com 913.219.6693
EDUCATION 2016
The University of Kansas // Lawrence, KS Master of Architecture Candidate // Social Entrepreneurship Concentration
2014
The Catholic University of America // Washington, DC Bachelor of Science in Architecture // Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015
2013-2014
2016
Finkle + Williams Architecture // Overland Park, KS Design Intern
Worked on design development for a 60,000 square foot residential project in downtown Overland Park // Developed the exterior design elements including material selections, 3D digital models, and elevation drawings // Designed multiple apartment unit plans // Participated in design meetings with client and contractor // Managed a variety of tasks across multiple projects // Collaborated with other architects on a team // Participated in community service projects and networking events
WDG Architecture // Washington, DC Design Intern
Developed conceptual and schematic designs for a 500,000 square foot residential project in the Washington area // Worked directly with a Senior Designer pursuing design iterations // Produced 3D models, drawings, diagrams, and sketches for client meetings // Worked directly with principals doing pre-contract planning studies for projects // Corresponded directly with clients adapting and developing schemes // Rendered 3D perspectives
School of Architecture University of Kansas // Lawrence, KS Software Lecturer
Lectured to second and third year studio classes about software programs and architectural drawing conventions // Demonstrated efficient workflow processes in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Creative Cloud // Prepared three hours of course material and exercises with professors weekly // Answered individual questions and gave one on one instruction to students
RESEARCH & LEADERSHIP 2015-2016
2016
New Cities Housing Lab // The University of Kansas Graduate Research Student
Researched innovative ways to house and provide for the growing population of seniors in our communities // Met with experts in medical technology, doctors, and contractors about the needs and possibilities regarding seniors // Developed schematic designs for a prototype unit to be built as a laboratory
Business School Furniture // The University of Kansas Project Manager
Lead a team of four graduate architecture students in designing stair furniture for the new School of Business at KU // Collaborated with designers at Gensler and GastingerWalker& // Coordinated designs and details with the fabrication team at Zahner // Facilitated design presentations and meetings
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES 2016 2013-2014 2013 2015-2016 2010-2016
HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Design Competition Finalist Monteria Village // Santa Barbara, CA Tau Sigma Delta Architecture honors society for the top 15% of juniors and seniors Study Abroad Studied in Rome and traveled across Europe for the entire Spring 2013 semester Youth Ministry Core Team Volunteer weekly planning and leading events for high school students Intramural Sports Participated in co-ed team intramural sports (football, volleyball, basketball)
PROFICIENCIES AutoDesk AutoCAD, Revit, Ecotect, Vasari 3D Modeling and Rendering Sketchup, Rhinoceros, Catia, Maxwell Render Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Visualization Media Hand sketching, Physical model construction, Photography