Katy Hamilton

   2633 Broadway, San Diego CA 92102

   [email protected]    
 
   Linkedin profile:  www.linkedIn.com/in/katy-hamilton/

   CA Architectural License, LEED GA

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Experience
Project Architect, Stephen Dalton Architects- April 2020 – July 2024
Manage new construction projects from schematic design, discretionary approval processing, and through construction documents including working with clients, contractors, and consultant team.

• Newton Avenue Apartments, 120 units in Barrio Logan
  • Schematic Design, Coastal Development Permitting
• Evelyn’s Place Apartments, 58 units in Clairemont Mesa
  • Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Building Permitting
• Habitat for Humanity 17 Townhouses in Santee
  • Schematic Design, Discretionary Permitting, Design Development
• Solana Beach Residences, multiple
  • Schematic Design, Coastal Development Permitting, Construction Documents
• Fenway Hwy 101 Development Encinitas, 11 mixed used and commercial buildings
  • Project Management
  • Discretional Permit Processing
• Alpine Park Community Building
  • Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents

​Project Architect, L7 Studio Architects - December 2018 - March 2020
Manage commercial renovation projects, including working with clients, contractors, and consultants.  

• Torrey Pines Science Park, Campus Renovation
  • Construction Project Management
• 4th & Cedar, Complete Shell Renovation for future TI
  • Project Management
  • Permitting
• Tenant Improvement Projects
• Construction Documents    
• Permitting​

​Board of Directors, San Diego Green Building Council — January 2018 - December 2022
Elected by members of the organization. 

• Serving as Secretary for the chapter
• Liaison to Women in Green committee
• Co-chair for International Living Future Institute committee

VP of Architecture and Energy Integration, Adroit Energy, San Diego, CA — April 2010 - January 2018
Work experience with clients, contractors, architects and engineers to integrate renewable energy technologies to create zero energy footprint projects. 

• Architectural Consulting for renewable energy technologies
• Construction Project Management
• Renewable Energy Systems Integration & Design
• Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pump Engineering
• Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems Engineering
• Direct Digital Controls Sequence of Operation and fundamental programming review

Adjunct Faculty, Woodbury University, San Diego, CA — January 2017 - December 2023
Taught 3rd and 4th year Undergraduate students Environmental Building Systems and Sustainability.
Organized the syllabus around key concepts on building systems and sustainable practices that future architects need to comprehend.

• Title 24 Compliance Documents familiarization for the students
• Sustainability concepts as they pertain to building systems, such as passive design, daylighting, natural ventilation, solar PV system layout, solar thermal systems
• Covered basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems

Project Architect, Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA, San Diego, CA — May 1998 - November 2009
Managed complex civic projects and coordinated efforts of all consultants and agencies. 

• Greenhall Residence, 2008-2009
  • 12,000 sf.  Sustainable private residence
  • Integrated geothermal ground source heat pump, solar hot water, solar electric, radiant floor heating systems.
• San Marcos State University McMahan House, 2007-2008
  • 3,000 sf. Special Events Facility
• San Diego Children’s Museum, 2001-2007 
  • 50,000 sf. Sustainable Civic Building
  • Involved from early design through construction.
  • Innovated and Coordinated the design and implementation of a passive natural ventilation system in addition to other sustainable features.
• Golden Hill Community Center, 2000-2003
• Heritage Park Community Center, 1998-2001

Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX — September 1996 –June 1997
Responsible for undergraduate level classes. 

• Interior Design 
• Introduction to Architecture
• Structures II

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Designer, Cambridge Seven Associates, Boston, Ma — June 1993 –June 1995

• Computer Aided Design drawings and 3D modeling for various projects
• Physical Presentation Model construction

Education
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX — Master’s of Architecture, 1999
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA -  Bachelor of Arts, 1993

• Majors – Architecture and Japanese Studies

​Skills
Fluent in BIM 3D modeling and drafting with ArchiCad, AutoCad, Sketchup, Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Quickbooks. Familiarity with ALC and Innotech DDC controls programs.  Completed Revit training and familiar with the program which is comparable to ArchiCad.

Passions
Sustainable design, solar electric and thermal energy, water efficiency, electric cars, gardening, and my family.

Three Interesting Facts About Me

• I can be addicted to jig saw puzzles, please don’t put one in front of me or I will be distracted until complete.
• I love free squeezed orange juice as long as it’s not pasteurized.
• I love the original Stars Wars, dislike episodes 1-3, but love the new movies from Disney.

References available upon request.

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