Ben Wilker LEED AP RenewedDesign@ymail.com | (513) 490 - 6602 | Milford, OH

Generated three-dimensional schematic design models and expedited both the creation and coordination of construction documentation.

College of Design, Art, Architecture, & Planning; School of Architecture & Interior Design; Bachelor of Science in Architecture, class of 2010; GPA 3.31 / 4.00; Master of Architecture, class of 2012; GPA 3.61 / 4.00; Cincinnatus Scholar.“Plan purposefully, Prepare prayerfully, Proceed positively, Pursue persistently.”

Captain; Led my team to two regional victories at the Teens Involved competition.

Co-op Student; Designed and generated wall sections, plan details, and numerous graphic standard revisions; Completed record drawings, schematic design studies, and gained valuable experience working on LEED certified government projects. “Excellent attitude. Pays attention to details. Very dependable.”

Academy of Math and Science Technology, class of 2006; GPA 3.74 / 4.00; Accepted into the National Honor Society; Received the Perfect Attendance award, recognition in the National Honor Roll, and the YMCA Character Award.

Shift Supervisor; Managed crew, cash, and customer satisfaction to ensure proper restaurant operation and business.

President; Actively served Amelia High school sharing God’s love, hope, and joy.

University of Cincinnati

Burgess & Niple

Wendy’s

Revit

First Priority Bible Club

Quizzing Team

Co-op Student; Coordinated and executed construction documents in Revit for a new PreK–12 School; Participated in construction and office management, and contract administration; Developed sketch-up models for sustainable design studies. “Ben was the best co-op we have ever had. Quick study, team player.”

Ruetschle Architects

Amelia High School

Proficiently acquainted and prompt with all versions, 2004 and above. Auto CAD

Knowledgeable in detailed, color renderings using the software accompaniment, Podium.Sketch Up

William Ward

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Co-op Student; Produced architectural drawings from schematic design to construction documentation for two fast-tracked office renovations; Aided in the design, production, and coordination of interior design projects; Researched and implemented product specifications and details into construction documents for an Assisted Living Center. “You have done a great job at K4!”

K4 Architecture 2011 ( S i x mon th i n t e r n sh i p )|

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2009 – 2010 ( S i x mon th i n t e r n sh i p )|

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Volunteer; Aiding the effort to provide low-income housing in downtown Cincinnati. “Seek the welfare of the City and pray to the Lord on its behalf.”

Over the Rhine Community Housing 4 + Yea r s|

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Nature’s INSPIRATIONS

This studio ( inspired by the phenomenological research of James Eckler and Sanford Kwinter’s architectural explorations) focused on producinga ser ies of spatial investigat ions addressing mater ial i ty, l ight , spatial order, detai l , and t ime . Our palette consisted solely of miniature mater ial fragments found throughout nature , from which we constructed a ser ies of smal l , int imate spaces.

SPRING 2009 I CONSTRUCTED SPACE STUDIO

Entr y – Colorado Location

Vehicle Approach – Colorado Location

Street View – San Francisco Location

Street View – San Francisco Location

Par tner ing with a foreign hotel chain interested in expanding into the United States market, our studio translated innovative concepts suited for the mil lennial generation into dist inctive architectural languages. After weeks of research, we had the task of designing three separate hotels in ver y dif ferent locations across the countr y; however, Revit enabled us to quickly model and communicate our design ideas effectively and effic iently. Addit ional ly, ever y meeting we had with the cl ient, studio professor, and a group of UC engineer ing students occurred entirely from our homes with the onl ine communicating software: El luminate .

Branding Gen-Y HOSPITALITYFALL 2010 I iWORK STUDIO

Lobby – Flor ida Location

Entr y View – Flor ida Location

1. Main Entr y2. Lobby / Reception3. Administrat ion4. Kitchen / Cafe5. Guest Rms / Gardens6. Librar y

7. Studio8. Message Rms9. Mechanical10. Meditat ion Rms11. Locker Rms12. Spas

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The S.E.C . studio focused on the integration of structural , environmental , and construction technologies into our design concepts. This was accomplished fir st by developing detai ls that would enr ich the exper ience of the user s. Secondly, the exploration of volumetr ic strategies enabled an approprate scale to be used in response to the dif ferent programatic requirements, and final ly, the site at the Cranbrook Academy in Michigan was heavi ly documented to under stand the appropr iate massing, location, and connection to the surrounding campus.

Cranbrook WELLNESS CENTERAUTUMN 2009 I S.E.C . STUDIO I

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Birds eye view

Site Model

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Site Plan

1. Main Entr y2. Lobby / Reception3. Administrat ion4. Kitchen / Cafe5. Guest Rms / Gardens6. Librar y

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The goal of the wellness center was to enable a more healthy, sustainable l i fe by creating a place where one could escape the chaotic and strenuous sett ings that surround us in our dai ly l ives. The exper iential ly-r ich circulat ion spine along the south facade was designed as a transit ion space that would gradual ly lead user sinto both mental and physical st i l lness. This space also ser ved to natural ly fi l ter dayl ight, pur i fy water, and refresh the air that would be used in the spa,meditat ion, and message areas.

Cranbrook WELLNESS CENTERSPRING 2010 I S.E.C . STUDIO II

Structural Bay Model

Spa + Circulat ion Spine View

Site Plan

MILL CREEK

In the sustainabi l i ty studio, we designed an United States Green Bui lding Counci l (USGBC) Resource Center for Cincinnati . The project ’s s ite is located in Cincinnati ’s Nor thside Neighborhood along the Mil l Creek. Sustainable design was dr iven by USGBC’s LEED cer ti ficat ion program and inf luenced greatly by the Mil l Creek Restoration Project (MCRP) team; founded in 1994, the MCRP aims to restore the creek back to it ’s natural ecological state and become a catalyst for sustainable education, development, and community based planning.

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USGBC RESOURCE CENTERWINTER 2009 I SUSTAINABILITY STUDIO

The structures of the exist ing bui ldings on the site were re-used; however, major modificat ions to the exter ior envelope enabled use of passive heating and cool-ing strategies, greater energy effic iency, and gave a unified aesthetic on al l three bui ldings.

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USGBC RESOURCE CENTERWINTER 2009 I SUSTAINABILITY STUDIO

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“Let the window si l ls be beauti fied by l iv ing plants and booming f lower s, contr ibuting al ike to the good health and to the good morals of the pupi ls . . .”

~ John B . Peasley cincinnati publ ic school super intendent (1900)

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1. Pavi l ion2. Painter’s Point3. Exper iment Space4. Gardens5. Habitat Study

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Rothenberg school , located in Cincinnati ’s histor ic ‘Over The Rhine’ neighborhood, was saved from demolit ion and is currently undergoing renovation. Our objective was to design a green roof for the school that could be used by the students and community al ike for the purpose of educating about the impor tance of keeping our ecosystems, food supply, biodiver sity, stormwater, and wastewater management sustainable and healthy.

Outdoor Classroom Pavi l ion

Exper imental Space

Rothenberg School GREEN ROOFSUMMER 2008 I GREEN ROOF STUDIO

Second Floor

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South Elevation

1. Cafe2. Reading Rooms3. Meeting Rooms

4. Admin Offices

“In an age in which information can be accessed anywhere , it is the simultaneity of media and (more impor tantly) the curator ship of its contents that wil l make the l ibrar y vital .”

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Clifton Publ ic LIBRARY

Two concepts focused upon in design of the l ibrar y were integrating innovative technologies and making knowledge accessible to al l . Accessible ramps became the central spine of the bui lding connecting each space of the l ibrar y: making the circulat ion exper ience the same for ever yone . New technologies l ike electronic books were implemented to open up space within the l ibrar y to include a lecture hal l , a conference room, a cafe , and quiet study / reading areas to be used by the community.

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AUTUMN 2007 I IMMERSION STUDIO

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Site Plan

The program for this project required two bui ldings: a pr ivate residence and a publ ic bui lding incorporating a cafe , restrooms, and a cash register area for sel l ing f lower s and produce from the gardens. The design process was guided by a system of two radial gr ids implied upon the site plan.

Live - Work GARDENS

Building Plans

Ramp Detai l

Public Bui lding Detai l

SUMMER 2007 I FIRST YEAR ACCELERATED STUDIO

6302 Mayflower Ave – Curb Appeal Render ing

6302 Mayflower Ave – Exist ing

6222 Mayflower Ave – Curb Appeal Render ing

6222 Mayflower Ave – Exist ing

2401 Losantivi l le Ave – Sketch Up Model

The vi l lage of Golf Manor commissioned Bastion Realtor s along with Homesteading and Urban Redevelopment Corporation (HURC) to purchase and renovate foreclosed homes using a neighborhood development grant. I was hired as a consultant by HURC to assist in the curb appeal improvements, which include native landscape plans and other architectural detai ls that contr ibute to the community’s character and charm. The final render ings were generated from the Sketch Up plugin, Podium, in order to market the homes before the renovations are completed.

Vil lage of GOLF MANORSUMMER 2011 – PRESENT I NEIGHBORHOOD RE-DEVELOPMENT

2401 Losantivi l le Ave – Exist ing