samantha strang
Me. Architect. Designer. Hiker. Camper. Traveler. Soccer Player. Showshoer. Scooterist. Photographer. Artist. Woodworker. Researcher. Explorer. Wonderer. Questioner. Doer. Learner.
LEED Green Associate phone 814.935.2517 email samanthastrang@gmail.com address 1121 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218
Work Experience. Summer Program Architectural Intern, June 16 – Oct 16. Rowland + Broughton Architecture & Urban Design, Denver, CO - Supported the architectural leads in the selection, coordination, and detailing of materials, details, specifications, code research, and HOA submission documentation - Actively participated in the design process and development of alternative solutions during design charrettes and client meetings - Collaborated with the interiors and architectural staff members to coordinate technical details and completion of design development and construction drawings while producing redline revisions, presentation graphics, and physical models Project Manager, Mar 12 – May 14. Poggenpohl U.S., Inc., San Francisco, CA - Maximized potentials for project deadline adherence and profitability by clearly communicating project goals and delegating project responsibilities throughout every project phase while coordinating material deployment/allotment and construction scheduling - Identified project improvement areas through inspections and site surveys of pre-existing, construction, and post-installation site conditions - Expedited on-site problem solving by learning construction methods/modifications first-hand Technical Designer, Aug 09 – Mar 12. Poggenpohl U.S., Inc., San Francisco, CA - Assisted in the streamlining of the design process by developing and revising three-dimensional and two-dimensional conceptual materials - Created construction documentation including plans, elevations, blocking, electrical/mechanical, and details using 3D CAD Blocks - Explored successful approaches to better target client needs by attending appliance and sustainability training courses
Education.
Honors.
Publications.
Project Awards.
Master of Architecture. 2017 University of Colorado, Denver - ColoradoBuilding Workshop - Thailand Winterim Study Abroad GPA 3.98
Scholarships (2015-2017) - AIA Colorado William C + Priscilla W Muchow Scholarship - AIA Colorado Temple Hoyne Buell
MARK Magazine Dec 2016 Issue No. 65
2017 AIA Small Projects Design Award
Architect Magazine Dec 2016 Issue
B.S. Interior Design. 2008 Minors: Fine Art, Business Administration Drexel University, Philadelphia GPA 3.86
College of Architecture & Planning Graduate Awards Studio I, III, + V
d’a no. 250 Magazine Dec 16 - Feb 17 Issue
Teaching.
Technical.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - ColoradoBuildingWorkshop - Undergrad. Arch. Studio V - MArch Skills Workshop
Digital. Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Kerkythea, Rhino 5, Adobe Suite, Planit 3D Pro Modeling, Form Z Modeling, Primefact, Fusion 20/20 Modeling, Microsoft Office Suite Sustainability. Revit Energy Analysis, QGIS, Autodesk Flow Design, Autodesk Green Building Studio, WRPlots, Climate Consultant Analog. Diagramming, Rendering + Sketching, Model Building
2016 - Residential Architect Design Awards (RADA) - AIA Colorado Innovative Practices Award - American Architecture Prize, Student Architecture - American Architecture Prize, Gold-Small Architecture - American Architecture Prize, Silver-Social Housing - WAN Metal in Architecture Award, Shortlisted - Jury Winner Architizer A+ Awards, Typology Categories Residential: Private House (xs) - ACSA Design Build Award
Professional Poggenpohl U.S. Inc. Technical Designer Training Instructor
A+ Awards 2016 Architizer 5280 Home Modern in Denver Archdaily (online) Dezeen (online)