This document is a resume for Alexander Arons Huseman. It summarizes his professional experience including architectural internships with firms in Florida, Louisiana, and as an electrical and mechanical engineering intern. It also lists his recognized academic projects in architectural design from Carnegie Mellon University and notes his relevant coursework, software skills, awards, and activities.
Multifaceted Benefits of Studio Based Service LearningJennifer B
Our senior commercial (non-office) studio partnered with a local inter-denominational church on the brink of beginning a building campaign but was without direction. It will be shown how the process not only benefited multiple entities, but also facilitated the meeting of course objectives. There can be many challenges to such a project type but early planning and an open dialog with the client group and students alleviated many issues. Concerns: Aligning client needs and expectations with course competencies; Beliefs/preferences of students; Preliminary planning for instructor. Prior to student involvement, basic conceptual goals were discussed with the committee and a potential site was acquired to give students as practical an experience as possible. The committee was informed of the course competencies to be retained and the time commitments required of this partnership.
Students were given background information about the church and its founders, learned about the developer, and analyzed the master plan of the site. Students were given brief research and on-site observation homework assignments (re: liturgical design, multi-use facilities, etc.) and returned to class to pool their findings. Students and I discussed how designing this type of large scale, mutli-use facility and how the future pro-bono client interaction would benefit them as future designers. This allowed them to take more ownership of the project and set aside discomforts they may have had with the subject matter. Students developed, as a group, their own programming list based on findings in their research and the preliminary conceptual ideas of the committee. They interviewed the committee and toured the proposed site with the developer. Students forecasted attainable sustainability goals, design appropriately and documented their solutions. Client contact continued throughout the semester through email correspondence, a midterm visit by the committee to our studio, and a final presentation to the committee and professional jurors. During winter break, student projects were put on display at the current facility for viewing by the congregation and community. Students grew from the client interaction and real world application and reacted positively to the overall experience. Course objectives were enriched through authentic client, tangible project site, and ongoing communication opportunities. ; The client/end user received free design ideas for a potential building campaign and assistance with developing the organization’s facility program. ; For the instructor, this served as an important addition to the teaching and service categories of academic advancement. Creative activity and scholarship opportunities were attained by professional exposure and supplemental consultations; Positive program exposure was an advantage for the university while the ID profession benefited from exposing a local audience to the true responsibilities of professional designers.
Multifaceted Benefits of Studio Based Service LearningJennifer B
Our senior commercial (non-office) studio partnered with a local inter-denominational church on the brink of beginning a building campaign but was without direction. It will be shown how the process not only benefited multiple entities, but also facilitated the meeting of course objectives. There can be many challenges to such a project type but early planning and an open dialog with the client group and students alleviated many issues. Concerns: Aligning client needs and expectations with course competencies; Beliefs/preferences of students; Preliminary planning for instructor. Prior to student involvement, basic conceptual goals were discussed with the committee and a potential site was acquired to give students as practical an experience as possible. The committee was informed of the course competencies to be retained and the time commitments required of this partnership.
Students were given background information about the church and its founders, learned about the developer, and analyzed the master plan of the site. Students were given brief research and on-site observation homework assignments (re: liturgical design, multi-use facilities, etc.) and returned to class to pool their findings. Students and I discussed how designing this type of large scale, mutli-use facility and how the future pro-bono client interaction would benefit them as future designers. This allowed them to take more ownership of the project and set aside discomforts they may have had with the subject matter. Students developed, as a group, their own programming list based on findings in their research and the preliminary conceptual ideas of the committee. They interviewed the committee and toured the proposed site with the developer. Students forecasted attainable sustainability goals, design appropriately and documented their solutions. Client contact continued throughout the semester through email correspondence, a midterm visit by the committee to our studio, and a final presentation to the committee and professional jurors. During winter break, student projects were put on display at the current facility for viewing by the congregation and community. Students grew from the client interaction and real world application and reacted positively to the overall experience. Course objectives were enriched through authentic client, tangible project site, and ongoing communication opportunities. ; The client/end user received free design ideas for a potential building campaign and assistance with developing the organization’s facility program. ; For the instructor, this served as an important addition to the teaching and service categories of academic advancement. Creative activity and scholarship opportunities were attained by professional exposure and supplemental consultations; Positive program exposure was an advantage for the university while the ID profession benefited from exposing a local audience to the true responsibilities of professional designers.
Presented at the AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference in July 2014 (Washington, DC), Architecture and Beyond provides an overview to the myriad of career paths one with an architectural education can pursue.
It discusses the Why, the What, and the How.
Mark Hesselgrave is an architect providing consulting services to design firms, developers, and property owners. Mark's experience and nature combine to enable him to provide sophisticated technical advice guided by design sensitivity.
Bonner Integrative Capstones: Creating Pathways Across Curriculum and Co-Curr...Bonner Foundation
This presentation is part of the 2019 Bonner New Directors and Coordinators Orientation, held in Princeton, NJ, for faculty and staff in the Bonner Network.
Collection of select works from my time as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (School of Architecture & Urban Planning).
Designer with a passion for creating innovative and sustainable designs that meet the needs and desires of clients while positively contributing to the built environment. Above, you will see a link (Websites) to my Archifolio, Archinect, and Issuu pages, including several projects showcasing competency in balancing sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. Furthermore, prior academic experience has allowed me to learn new skills and abilities within architecture, engineering, construction, landscaping, urban planning, design, and tech.
Experienced professional with over seven years of skills in various industries, accompanied by roles ranging from transportation to design and verification. With adaptability and versatility in the workplace, I can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. With excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, I thrive in team environments and am always willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Received notable licenses and certifications. This includes becoming a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and obtaining certificates in architectural drafting and Microsoft Teams Essential Training (2019), demonstrating my commitment to education and professional development. Also well-educated in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, and other design and visualization programs. My involvement in professional organizations and strong academic record indicate a commitment to excellence. Planning to pursue a B.Arch or M.Arch in architecture to become a licensed architect and create innovative, sustainable designs.
If you are interested in discussing a potential position or networking and have any questions or comments, please feel free to connect with me. Looking forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to work together.
Presented at the AIAS Grassroots Leadership Conference in July 2014 (Washington, DC), Architecture and Beyond provides an overview to the myriad of career paths one with an architectural education can pursue.
It discusses the Why, the What, and the How.
Mark Hesselgrave is an architect providing consulting services to design firms, developers, and property owners. Mark's experience and nature combine to enable him to provide sophisticated technical advice guided by design sensitivity.
Bonner Integrative Capstones: Creating Pathways Across Curriculum and Co-Curr...Bonner Foundation
This presentation is part of the 2019 Bonner New Directors and Coordinators Orientation, held in Princeton, NJ, for faculty and staff in the Bonner Network.
Collection of select works from my time as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (School of Architecture & Urban Planning).
Designer with a passion for creating innovative and sustainable designs that meet the needs and desires of clients while positively contributing to the built environment. Above, you will see a link (Websites) to my Archifolio, Archinect, and Issuu pages, including several projects showcasing competency in balancing sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. Furthermore, prior academic experience has allowed me to learn new skills and abilities within architecture, engineering, construction, landscaping, urban planning, design, and tech.
Experienced professional with over seven years of skills in various industries, accompanied by roles ranging from transportation to design and verification. With adaptability and versatility in the workplace, I can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. With excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, I thrive in team environments and am always willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Received notable licenses and certifications. This includes becoming a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and obtaining certificates in architectural drafting and Microsoft Teams Essential Training (2019), demonstrating my commitment to education and professional development. Also well-educated in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, and other design and visualization programs. My involvement in professional organizations and strong academic record indicate a commitment to excellence. Planning to pursue a B.Arch or M.Arch in architecture to become a licensed architect and create innovative, sustainable designs.
If you are interested in discussing a potential position or networking and have any questions or comments, please feel free to connect with me. Looking forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to work together.
1. A l e x a n d e r a r o n s H u s e m a n
ahuseman@andrew.cmu.edu | 504.717.0266| 5032 Forbes Ave. SMC #7279 Pittsburgh, PA 15289
Professional Experience
Behar Font & Partners| Coral Gables, FL
Architectural Internship, Summer 2014
»» Aided in the creation of a set of construction and design drawings for an interior
renovation project for an office building in Coral Gables, Fl
»» Aided in the creation of existing and proposed drawings for a proposed
redevelopment project of an existing office building into a future hotel
Holly & Smith Architects| New Orleans, LA
Architectural Internship, Summer 2013
»» Aided in renovation and conceptual design drawings and 3D-modeling for an
existing educational building at Xavier University in Autocad and Sketchup
»» Aided in construction documents for a new religious center at Loyola
University New Orleans in Revit
NANO LLC| New Orleans, LA
Architectural Internship, Summer 2012
»» Developed floor plan arrangements for a multi-unit apartment re-use
project
»» Created illustrative diagrams to illustrate intended usage of space in a
multi-unit apartment re-use project
Huseman & Associates LLC| New Orleans, LA
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Internship, Summer 2010-12
»» Aided in site analysis through site visits and Autocad documentation
»» Provided feedback and input in the company’s new logo and website
»» Trained in Revit and applied skills in engineering documents
Wisznia | New Orleans, LA
Architectural Internship, Summer 2009-11
TMG Consulting | New Orleans, LA
Consulting and Research based Internship, Summer 2006-2010
Recognized academic projects
Market Hall
Architecture Design Studio: Advance Structures Spring 2014
»» Designed a multi-storied site, incorporating a 40,000sf market hall, 20,000sf of
office space, and a 10,000sf destination restaurant.
»» Developed three floor plans, two sectional elevations, two elevations three ren-ders,
two wall details, and multiple diagrams
Epic Metals Steel Deck Competition
Architectural Design Studio: Advance Construction Spring 2014
»» Design competition sponsored by Epic Metals to design an architectural folly in
the Strip District of Pittsburgh
»» Designed a thirty-foot tall folly consisting of three planar L-shaped units
»» Developed two renders, two site plans, and a 1/2” scale model
Education
Carnegie Mellon University | may 2016
Pittsburgh, PA
Studio Cumulative QPA: 3.67/4
AA School of Architecture Summer School | 2012
London, England
The Loomis Chaffee School | may 2011
Windsor, CT
activities
Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture
Student Advisory Board
Carnegie Mellon University
Student Senate: College of Fine Arts Senator
Men of Influence Program
Lambda Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Vice President External
Greek Sing Co-Chair
relevant coursework
Smart Cities: Growth & Intelligent Transportation Systems
Architectural Design Studio: Advance Structures
Architectural Design Studio: Urban Design
Environment 1: Climate and Energy
Issues of Practice
Mapping Urbanism
Real Estate
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AutoCAD | Diva | Grasshopper | Illustrator |
Indesign | Photoshop | Revit | Rhino | VRay
Awards
Dean’s List: Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 | Spring 2014
Epic Metals Competition (2014): Third Place
Studio Commendation: Spring 2014