Liam Wynn Jones

LEED Green Associate

"There's a way to do it better - Find it"

- Thomas Edison

A Bit About Me...

Hello, my name is Liam Jones and I am from Reading, Pennsylvania. I just recently graduated with my Masters degree in Architecture from the University of Maryland. Ever since I can remember, I have gravitated towards design and creative expression.

Throughout my life, I have felt a strong calling to help others and try to make the world a better place. It is our generations task to heal the wounds society has inflicted on itself and the larger enviroment. I am determined to help create a responsibly developed built enviroment that responds to the challenges we are faced with today.

Responsible design can effect positive change on people and its surrounding context, and is what inspires me to pursue my path in design as an aspiring architect and community leader.

Education

University of Maryland
August 2021 - Current

Pennsylvania College of Technology
August 2017 - May 2021

Master of Architecture (M. ARCH)

NAAB Accredited Program

GPA 3.75 - Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Building Science and Sustainable Design (B.S.)

Area of Concentration: Architectural Technology

Minor in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

GPA 3.81 - Magna Cum Laude

Associates in Applied Science in Architectural Technology (A.A.S.)

GPA 3.81 - Magma Cum Laude

Work Experience

Design Collective Inc.

Peabody + Fine Architects

EwingCole

Larson Design Group

Architectural Intern & Scholarship Recipient

June, 2023 - August 2023

Awarded position through competitive merit-based scholarship within the ARCH-600 course at the University of Maryland. Aided in design proposals in the K-12, Multifamily, and Student Housing Sectors.

- Iterated in concept and schematic designs for eight schools within the K-12 sector.

- Engaged with Sustainability and Software workgroups to develop best practices.

- Drafted revisions to construction documents of ongoing projects.

- Rendered promotional 3d imagery, floorplans, and video walkthroughs.

Architectural Intern

December, 2022 - January 2023

Assisted the firm with Residential retrofits to achieve PHIUS certifications.
- Documented existing conditions of residences and made Revit models.
- Reported initial energy usage of design schemes.
- Implemented revisions to existing construction sets based on architect’s sketches.

Architectural Intern

June, 2022 - August 2022

Worked alongside two project architects, clients consisting of research laboratories.
- Proposed tenant fit out plans for perspective pharmacy and research clients.
- Created schematic floor plans for early stages of design development.
- Aided in crafting construction documentation for several commercial projects.
- Developed models in Revit to accurately represent surveyed projects.

Part-Time Architectural Technician

December, 2019 - June 2021

Worked within the Retail Design department underneath clients such as CVS, Dollar Tree, and Party City. Responsible for creating architectural details within construction document sets, collecting survey data and creating existing as surveyed plans, and assisted with creating schematic plans during the predesign phase. Occasionally worked directly with clients on special projects at the request of the Retail Design division head.

Architectural Intern (704.5 Hours)

July, 2018 - December 2019

Accompanied survey teams to site visits to create point cloud models of existing spaces. Assisted in the creation of AutoCAD blocks and templates for the CVS Remodel team. Constructed internal databases for the Retail Design division.

Teaching Experience

University of Maryland

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Teachers Assistant - NAAB Accreditation Coordinator

January, 2023 - December 2023

Worked directly with the assistant director to audit course syllabi and assess its effectiveness with meeting new NAAB accreditation criteria. Created course material databases and faculty worksheets for self assessment and tracking changes for the University of Maryland Architectural department's impending NAAB audit in 2025.

Graduate Assistant - Design Media and Representation II (ARCH 300)

August, 2022 - December 2022

Lead labs consisting of 18 students focusing on multi-media drawings. Focuses within the course included composition, line-weight, communication skills, and introduction to physical modeling.

Graduate Assistant - Computer Applications in Architecture (ARCH 470)

January, 2022 - June 2022

Assisted in teaching students two-dimensional drafting, three-dimensional modeling, visualization and visualization techniques utilizing Rhinoceros 3D & VRay. Responsible for creating and executing weekly lesson plans, redlining student submissions, and coordinating student presentations.

Graduate Assistant - Measuring Sustainability (ARCH 430)

August, 2021 - December 2021

Aided students in obtaining a LEED Green Associate status upon course completion. Responsible for creating and executing weekly lesson plans, lead test preparation sessions, and graded research papers and presentations.

Architectural Department Tutor

August, 2020 - June 2021

Supported students within the Architecture Department with general coursework. Responsible for overseeing studio equipment training to student body, hosting software lectures, and advising students on graphic standards.

Leadership & Community Stewardship

Architecture Club at Penn College

American Institute of Architecture Students - Penn College Chapter

Walk Like a Wildcat, LLC

Woodward Township Fire Department

Mt. Penn Fire Company

Cofounder

January, 2021 - June, 2021

Responding to the social and mental health impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic inflicted on the student body within the architecture department, a new club was founded to help bridge the gap between the different years. I was responsible for writing the constitution for the organization, coordinating with faculty members, hosting an election of club officers, and training said officers prior to the start of the following academic semester.

President

August, 2019 - December, 2020

Developed annual club agenda, coordinated with other student clubs to organize joint events, presented to student government association regarding club actions, taught software workshops to general members.

Fundraising Officer

August, 2018 - August 2019

Introduced new fundraising events, worked alongside treasurer to establish annual budget, balanced incoming and outgoing cashflows, coordinated with local vendors.

Chief Executive Officer

August, 2019 - December, 2019

Lead a collection of 16 students while creating a textile business during the capstone class of my business minor. Organized business mission and goals, collaborated with department head in creating a business plan and securing a bank loan, networked with local suppliers and college staff to source and distribute product. Experienced crisis management with the outbreak of Covid-19, and shortly thereafter the business was halted due to supply chain issu

Volunteer Firefighter

August, 2018 - December 2020

Active member in county wide emergency management events as an interior firefighter

Junior Officer

December, 2017 - August 2018

Assisted in the creation of training events for junior firefighters (ages 14-18)

Junior Firefighter

December, 2015 - August 2018

Responded to emergency calls county wide as an exterior firefighter.