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Eric Futerfas

Eric Futerfas

Junior Architectural Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Designer

  • Education

    • North Carolina State University

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor of Architecture - BArch Architecture

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2019 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Architecture Building Science, Technology, and Sustainability

    • North Carolina State University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Environmental Design Architecture

    • University of Stuttgart

      2017 - 2017
      Architecture

  • Experience

    • O'Brien Atkins Associates, PA

      Oct 2017 - Aug 2019
      Junior Architectural Designer

      Schematic Design of public higher education and technology buildingsDesign Development using BIM software to refine building layout and detailsConstruction + LEED Documentation to prepare for site plan approvalMaster Planning of higher education and corporate technology campusesDaylighting Analysis for LEED to ensure sufficient natural light exposureLife Cycle Assessment for LEED to ensure sustainable material choices

    • Habitat Horticulture

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Design Research Intern

      Material Research of capillary textiles to improve passive irrigation strategiesMoisture Sensor Research to remotely monitor moisture data of installationsFire Resistance Research for non-combustible systems in exterior applicationsLiving Wall System Design innovating on material composition and performanceLiving Wall Maintenance by handling healthy and unhealthy plants in assembliesConceptual Facade Design to establish framework for a living building envelope

    • University of California, Berkeley

      Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
      Reasearch Assistant

      Material Research of hydrogels and lichen for 3D bioprinting with living matter Bioink Preparation using laboratory equipment with developed protocolsDesign Analysis to determine feasible density range of lichen-hosting bricksSeminar Assistance to help classmates design and 3D bioprint their projects Building Code Research to determine site constraints in urban contextSchematic Building Massing for sustainable mixed-use competition submission

    • Atelier Ten

      Jun 2022 - Mar 2024
      Environmental Designer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED AP Building Design + Construction

      USGBC Northern California

    • Master of Science in Architecture

      University of California, Berkeley
      May 2022
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eric Futerfas
      Resilient Garden Competition Prize Domaine de la Chaumont 2023
    • Awarded to Eric Futerfas
      Design Competition Shortlisting Burning Man and Land Art Generator Institute 2021 Passive Geothermal Greenhouse design for a Sustainable Infrastructure competition, potential to develop prototype
    • Awarded to Eric Futerfas
      Eric Thor Andresen Memorial Scholarship ASHRAE 2021 For promising research into indoor detoxification with VOC biofilter project and lichen research involvement
    • Awarded to Eric Futerfas
      Stephen Lenci Award UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design, Graduate Division 2020 Graduate competition within CED recognizing projects bridging Architecture and Landscape Architecture
    • Awarded to Eric Futerfas
      Study Abroad Scholarship North Carolina State University - Study Abroad Office 2017 Awarded to help fund freemover semester at the University of Stuttgart to inform computational aspect of thesis project
    • Awarded to Eric Futerfas
      AIA Honorable Mention Scholarship American Institute of Architects - Triangle North Carolina Chapter 2016 Awarded for achievements in design and presentation of comprehensive studio project Contemporary Art Institute