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.

SKILLSET

3d Modeling Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino-3d

digital Simulation Climate Studio, HT flux Thermal simulations, Ladybug Software, Karamba Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis.

Digital Fabrication Plastic 3D printing, Concrete 3d Printing, Laser cutting, CNC Machining, 6-axis robotic arm.

Fabrication Woodworking, metalworking, molding and casting, concrete, foam, house painting, furniture finish and assembly.

Visualization Twinmotion, Lumion, V-ray, Enscape, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator Indesign, Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu.

Programming KUKA, Grasshopper, HTML

Language Native English, Intermediate Italian

EDUCATION

2020-25 NCARB accredited Bachelor of Architecture, Concentration in Building Science & Technology, Cornell AAP -- Pursuing

Concentration in Building Science and Technology

2018-20 Architectural Technology A.A.S, HVCC -- transferred

2015-18 Regents Diploma, Niskayuna High School

EMPLOYMENT

Academic Employment History

Fall 2024 Student Mentor, Cornell Community Crew Leader, Cornell AAP

Summer 2024 Architecture Team Advisor, NSLC Architecture Summer Program, Georgetown University

Fall 2023 Teaching Assistant, Cornell in Rome, Cornell AAP

Spring 2023 Research Assistant, Robotic Construction Lab, Cornell AAP

2022-23 Woodshop Assistant, MPF Fabrication Labs at Cornell AAP

2019-20 Assistant Coach, Niskayuna Rowing, Niskayuna High School

Professional Employment History

Summer 2023 Intern, Architectural Intern for Laguarda.Low Architects

Vanke Zhongshan masterplan, Zhongshan Red Army Museum, CITIC Shenzhen Dongjiaotou International Competition.

Summer 2021,22 Intern, Architectural Intern for Synthesis Architects LLP

Hoosick Falls SCS, Berlin CSD, Academy of Creative Arts.

Summer 2020 Draftsman, Proprietary Contractor for Studio7 Architects LLC

2017-20 Lifeguard, Niskayuna Public Pool, Niskayuna High School

2017-20 Lifeguard, Hollandale Apartments LLC

PUBLICATIONS

Legba Center Cornell AAP. “Association” volume 12, not yet published, ASSOCIATION 12.

Cayuga Cabin Melero, Alfonso. “Cayuga Cabin.” VisualARQ, 25 February 2022, https://www.visualarq.com/project/cayuga-cabin/.

EXHIBITIONS

Pixelation Cornell in Rome Exhibition, December 7,2023 Piazza Benedetto Cairoli, Rome - Cornell University

In Model Cornell AAP Structural Model Exhibition, November 19-28, John Hartell Gallery - Cornell University

MEMBERSHIPS

HABITAT Member, Habitat For Humanity, Construction of residential homes - Cornell University

(Spring 2021 - Current)

CUSD Design Lead, Cornell University Sustainable Design, Biomimetic Bus Shelter Design - Cornell University

(Fall 2021 - Fall 2022)

Tau Alpha Pi Awarded for a 3.7 GPA at Hudson Valley Community College, HVCC

(2020)

AIAS Member, American Institute of Architecture Students - Cornell AAP and Individual Enrollment

(2018-Current)

AWARDS

Personal and Professional Awards and Distinctions

2022-25 Deans List, Cornell AAP

Awarded for Academic achievement.

2023 William Moos Jr. Scholarship, Cornell AAP

Awarded for Academic achievement.

2022 Michael & Esther Chordash Scholarship, Cornell AAP

Awarded for Academic achievement.

2019 Presidents List, HVCC

Awarded for academic achievement at Hudson Valley Community College, HVCC

2018 Music Department, Certificate of Merit: Niskayuna Music Department

Awarded for excellence in performance, dedication to achievement, and good citizenship in Symphonic band and Jazz ensemble.

2018 Letter in Rowing, Niskayuna Modified Rowing

Awarded for Participation in the Niskayuna Rowing Team from 2013-2018