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U.S. trained Lead/Senior architect, with Twenty (23) years, experience in the fields of; Management; Technical; and Aesthetics.
Management: Managed architects and engineers from all disciplines, throughout the project stages, and through difficult tasks such as obtaining civil site utilities in JIC, KSA, for (NAMA, TASNEE & MARAFIQ.) where no utilities are currently available. Established an architectural department for 13 years, in Houston, within an engineering firm.
Technical: Practicing & lecturing in Sustainable/Green architecture for residential & commercial projects as standard operating procedure. Specializes in Codes: International Building Codes (IBC 2000-2009), UBC, Southern Building Code, IRC 2006, International Fire Code (IFC2000), Aramco Codes, Royal Commission Architectural Code (RCAC), Royal Commission Engineering Manual, American with Disability Act (ADAAG), and familiar with IMC & IEC, and energy code calculation using “ComCheck” & RezCheck” programs.
Aesthetics: Practicing in Hi –End, cutting edge designs that are environmentally responsible and site specific, where form indeed follows function. Where all required details are generated by me, to complement the designs, and all are code compliant.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining high tech library with the latest technologies, and keeping up to date with International Building Codes(IBC), handicapped codes ADAAG and sustainability standards.
Assets:
- Proficient in establishing methodology for sustainable & technical designs
- Proficient in all versions of Auto Cad & “X-Refering” systems
- Proficient in International and Model Building Codes
- Proficient in structural steel detailing, shop drawings review & construction detailing
- Proficient in seeking & solving issues in all disciplines, including civil site utilities
- Proficient in QA/QC & inter-disciplinary coordination
- Capable of managing Site Utility projects & coordinating representative engineering
- Persistent in implementing alternative energy sources; i.e.: Thermal Designs, wind power, Minimizing the Heat Island Effect & solar photovoltaic panels, & other LEED products
- Preparing to sit for LEED certification exam by end of 2010
Other Information:
- Local transferrable Iqama with multiple exit/entry visa
- Local Mobile #: 0568997600
- Email: ghassan_idg@yahoo.com
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AFM Consultants, architects, planners & engineers, (Khobar, KSA)
A&E Design & Technical Manager 2009- Present
- “Suhaimi-Mixed-Use” project consisting of 337,000 sq.mtr. 9 different towers ranging from 7 to 21 story hi-tech “green” office tower, hotel & Hi-End condo buildings, in Dammam, KSA
- Nama, Tasnee, Marafiq & Samsung site utility extension: Architectural & Civil project
- “Gosaibi” Headquarters office bldg. @ 10,000 sq.mtr. Riyadh, KSA. Sustainable 4 story building, with double “green” roof areas, to lower the “Heat-Island” effect
- “SABTANK”, Admin. Bldg. @ 3,000 sq.mtr. 3 story with green atrium & roof decks, ISD bldg. 2 story high.
- Mr. & Mrs. Jeshi’s Residence, sustainable, ultra-modern, 2100 sq. m house, utilizing, “Thermal-Mass”, wind power, “grey-water” circulation system, low water consuming landscaping, low “Albedo” around the building , to minimize the effect of “Micro-climate”. This house will be LEED certified, in the KSA, once it is built.
The Interfield Group Inc. (Houston, Texas)
Design Principal 1998 - Present
(A&E firm, established the architectural department)
- 37,000 sq. ft. 3 story hi-tech “green” office building, in Shenandoah, Texas
- 79,000 sq. ft. 8 story residential tower in Montrose area, the Tremont Tower, Houston, Texas
- Design consulting in the schematic phase for a $310 million “Four Season Hotel" in Westbay, Qatar
- Design consulting in the schematic phase for a $220 million “West Bay Mixed Use” project in Qatar
- 23,000 sq. ft. 2 story class A+ building located at 8901 Gaylord in Houston, Texas
- 57,220 sq. ft. 5 story 3½ star hotel located in New Llano, Louisiana
- 24,000 sq. ft. 3 story class A+ building, qualified for LEED, located in Shenandoah, Texas
- 17,000 sq. ft. 3 story class A building, located at 26014 Oak Ridge in Woodlands Texas
- 172,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 6,000 sq. ft. modern 2 story office space with tilt wall construction
- 30,000 sq. ft. “New Life Church” with a gymnasium located in Houston, Texas
- Over 6 Mosques ranging from conversion to ground-up construction
- 43,000 sq. ft. modern addition to “Castle Furniture” on Fondren & Westpark, in Houston, Texas
- Over 43 convenience stores, between 3,500 - 6,600 sq. ft. with fast food & drive-in windows
- Over 50 shopping centers ranging from 5,000 - 225,000 sq. ft.
- Designed many townhouses in the Central Business District plus a 21,773 sq. ft. $4 million+ Villa
- 13,000 sq. ft. repair shop & 2 story modern office space, “Toyo-Lex” Kuykendahl & FM1960
- Over 80 office/warehouse buildings ranging from 3,000 - 130,000 sq. ft.
- Established standard procedures for both management & design libraries
Levinson Associates, LLP (Houston, Texas)
Associate/Senior Designer 1996 - 1998
(Schematics through Construction Documentation)
- Assisted “Walgreens” drugstores in changing their image nationwide
- Designed 650,000+ sq. ft. Power Center “The Fountains On The Lake” in Stafford, Texas, which won 1999 AIA Inventiveness Award & 1999 Prism Award
- Designed “Sterling Bank” branch in Stafford, Texas @ “The Fountains On The Lake”
- Designed over 10 Power Centers in Florida State, each over 120,000 sq. ft.
- Conceptualized two national design competitions and worked on the ICSC materials
Willis, Bricker Architects, Inc. (Houston, Texas)
Senior Designer/Project Architect 1994 - 1996
(Schematics through Construction Documentation)
- Nations bank buildings ranging from 3,500 - 6,000 sq. ft.
- City Of Houston “Parks To Standards” (ADA compliant parks) spanning over 120 parks
- “Glazer Warehouse” headquarters approximately 45,000 sq. ft.
Kelly, Clayton & Mojesizek Architects, Inc. (Baltimore, Maryland)
Senior Designer/Project Architect 1990 - 1994
(Schematics through Construction Documentation)
Design International (Baltimore, Maryland)
Junior Designer/Renderer, Model Builder & Job Captain 1988 - 1990
- Worked under John Larson AIA on The “Coco-Walk” in Coconut Grove” Florida which won the 1990 “AIA Inventiveness Award
- “The Singapore Form” mall in Singapore
- “The Kauffman Mall” in Pennsylvania
- Worked on a total of 8 Malls & around 25 Regional & Power Centers
- Worked on “Baltimore Yacht Club” schematics and presentation for a local developer
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