Christopher J. Nobes

Student, also Architect, Architectural Designer, Educator, Scientist, Urban Planner

Troy, United States

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>> Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute '13

>> Bachelors of Architecture Student, Minor in Sustainability Studies, various courses in Material Science

>> Looking to obtain an entry-level architectural design position where my high amount of motivation and architectural education will merge with my experience, understanding, and conceptualization of sustainability and material science within architecture. It is my endeavor to further advance a collaborative architecture firm with an additional, imaginative branch of design intelligence and technical skills.

Professional Experience

9/2012 - 12/2012	(TRIP) Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Program Sustainability & Urban Architecture Intern Troy, United States
12/2011 - 8/2012	Managed Air Systems LLC Technical Drafting & Schematic Design Bloomfield, United States
5/2011 - 8/2011	Rèdais® Architects, Engineers & Construction Architectural Intern Rome, Italy
5/2011 - 5/2011	ARSPAT Conference Green Architecture & Sustainability Lecturer Florence, Italy
5/2009 - 8/2009	Raposa Brothers Masonry Mason Tender Chicopee, United States
5/2009 - 8/2009	TIA Architects Architectural Intern Amherst, United States

Freelancer
Looking for a job

Yes
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Skills

Software Skills

Modelling | Autodesk 3DS Max, Grasshopper for Rhino, Maxwell Studio, *Revit, Rhinoceros 4, *SketchUp

Rendering | *Maxwell Render, Vray for Rhinoceros

2D Graphic Software | AutoCad, Bentley Microstation, Fireworks, GIS, Illustrator, Indesign, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, *Flash

Analysis Software | Ecotect, *Excel Macros, *Matlab, *Risa 3D, Weather Tool

Fabrication | 3D Zcorp Printing, CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, Physical Modeling, Wood Working Machines

Personal Skills | Sustainability Techniques, Material Science, Italian Working Proficiency, Elementary Spanish Proficiency, Physical Model Building, Presentations, Exceptionally Self-Motivated, Robust Mathematical Ability, International Level Soccer Player

* Moderate/Working Knowledge

Other Skills

Teachers' Assistant Positions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

>> Materials & Enclosures (Demetrios Comodromos) | (January 2013 - Present)

Assisting students with new material and system exploration, while also formulating meaningful technological responses

>> Construction Systems (Jeremy Carvalho) | (August - December 2012)

Critiqued/Assisted students in their realization of design in built form through detailed construction techniques

>> Fabrication & Wood Shop Monitor (Bill Bergman) | (February - June 2012)

Oversaw/Assisted students undergoing physical model building and the use of various fabrication machines

Languages

Italian	good knowledge
Spanish	basic knowledge

Education

Center for Architecture Science & Ecology (SOM)	2011 - 2011 NYC Studies Program - RPI
Politecnico di Torino	2010 - 2010 Italian Studies Program - RPI
University of Arkansas of Rome	2010 - 2010 Italian Studies Program - RPI
Dale Carnegie leadership & Presentation Training	2009 - 2009 Presentation Course Completion
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Architecture 2008 - Present Bachelors of Architecture, Minor in Sustainability