CURRICULUM VITAE
JOHN ALBERT CONRAD
T: +1(518)410-1714
E: jac744@Cornell.edu
Biography
I am an architecture student dedicated to detail and craftsmanship, whose studies focus on the use of space, light, and materials while utilizing novel construction methods, questioning how we build in our increasingly digitized and environmentally conscious world.
Experience
Cornell University Human Resources
Student Peer Advisor, “Community Crew”
Aug – Dec 2024 · Part-time (Volunteer with benefits <30hr/week)
Served as a peer mentor to incoming B.Arch. students, offering guidance on time management, study strategies, and navigating the demands of the architecture program. Monitored student well-being, provided referrals when necessary, and helped foster a safe and supportive academic environment.
Georgetown University
Teaching Assistant, NSLC High School Program
June – Aug 2024 · Full-time, Paid (over 40hr/week)
Independently led studio-based design courses for high school students focused on environmentally conscious park pavilions. Provided lectures, desk critiques, and final review coordination with professionals, including architects from Clark Construction. Also guided model-making workshops and led architectural field trips across Washington, D.C., and visits to local architecture schools.
Cornell in Rome
Teaching Assistant
Aug – Dec 2023 · Part-time, Paid (<30hr/week)
Enforced safety standards in fabrication labs and studio environments. Supported faculty and students during multi-day academic field trips across Italy, facilitating logistics, translation, and student support to ensure a successful international study experience.
Laguarda.Low Architects
Architecture and Urban Design Intern
June – Aug 2023 · Full-time, Paid (over 40hr/week)
Contributed to the design of concert halls, residential towers, and urban streetscapes, primarily in Shenzhen, China. Produced presentation materials, renderings, and technical drawings using Rhino, Enscape, and AutoCAD for both competitions and active construction projects.
Cornell Robotic Construction Laboratory
Research Associate
Jan – May 2023 · Part-time, Paid (5hr/week)
Collaborated on the design and robotic concrete printing of gyroidal structures using gantry and 6-axis robotic systems. Generated G-code with Grasshopper and performed structural analysis.
Cornell Woodshop
Teaching Assistant
Sept 2022 – May 2023 · Part-time, Paid (5hr/week)
Instructed over 50 students in woodworking techniques ranging from architectural models to full-scale carpentry. Provided safety training and tool instruction for hand and power equipment.
Synthesis Architects
Architecture Intern
June – Aug 2022 · Part-time, Paid (at 30hr/week)
Contributed to code reviews, project proposals, RFIs, and construction document sets for K–12 schools and private residences in Upstate New York.
Cornell Project Team: Sustainable Bus Shelter
Architectural Design Team Leader
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 · Part-time (Volunteer <30hr/week)
Led architectural efforts for a net-zero bus shelter and electric bus interface using composite fiber materials developed at Cornell’s Organic Robotics Lab. Coordinated interdisciplinary teams and managed stakeholder meetings. Applied Agile and Waterfall methodologies to deliver research and design solutions across diverse climate zones.
Synthesis Architects
Architecture Intern
June – Aug 2021 · Full-time, Paid (40hr/week)
Produced construction documents and specifications using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit. Participated in site visits, client meetings, and product coordination for school construction projects.
Studio-7 Architects
Architecture Intern
June – Aug 2020 · Full-time, Paid (40hr/week)
Translated hand-drafted residential designs into full BIM models in Revit, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. Assisted in preparing and refining construction documentation.
Niskayuna Rowing
Assistant Coach
2018-2020 · Part-time, Paid (<40hr/week)
Coached middle school and k-12 students in the sport of rowing. Ensured student safety and supervised workouts as well as on-water practices with students rowing in groups of 1,4,and 8.
Niskayuna Pool
Lifeguard
2017-2020 · Part-time, Paid (<40hr/week)
Supervised pool cleanliness and safety as a public pool lifeguard. Certified in AED, First Aid, and general lifeguarding.
Education
2020-2025 Bachelor of Architecture, Concentration in Building Technology– Cornell AAP
2018-2020 Studied at Hudson Valley Community College, Architectural Tech. – HVCC
2015-2018 Regents Diploma, – Niskayuna High School
Skillset
3d-Modeling Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino-3d
Simulation Climate Studio, HT Flux, Ladybug, Karamba, FEA
Fabrication 3d-Printing (plastic, concrete,) 6-Axis Robots, RhinoCAM, Robot Studio, Laser Cutting, Hand Carpentry, CNC Milling.
Visualization V-ray, Photoshop, Lightroom, Indesign, Illustrator, Twinmotion, Enscape.
Documentation Bluebeam REVU, Adobe, Microsoft Teams.
Programming Grasshopper, HTML, G.Code, Python, C#, Javascript
Language Native English, Intermediate Italian
Publications
- Conrad, John et al. “Concrete Printed Gyroid Column”
- Spencer, Lawson et al. “The Limitations of 3d Printing Gyroid Geometries with Cementitious Material
Citations
Springer Spencer, Lawson et al. “concrete Gyroid,” Construction Robotics 2024
Legba Center Cornell AAP. “Association,” Volume 12
Cayuga Cabin Melero, Alfonso. “Cayuga Cabin.” VisualARQ, 25 February 2022
Exhibitions
Pixelation Cornell in Rome. December 7th, 2023 Piazza Benedetto Cairoli
In Model Cornell AAP. November 19-29, John Hartell Gallery
Memberships
NCARB Member, 25% of AXP hours currently Completed
September 2018 - Current
AIAS Member, American Institute of Architecture Students
September 2018 - Current
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, build trip participant on residential construction projects
January 2021- May 2025
Tau Alpha Pi Member, honor society for academic achievement
2020
Awards
2020-2025 Deans List, Cornell AAP
Awarded for Academic Achievement.
2023 William Moose Jr. Scholarship, Cornell AAP
Awarded for Academic Achievement, provided Rome study.
2022 Michael & Esther Chordash Scholarship, Cornell AAP
Awarded for Academic Achievement.
2019 Presidents List, HVCC
Awarded for Academic Achievement.