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[ JOHN D BECKER ]
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lives & works in Southwest Ohio
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[ education ]
Master of Architecture (1981)
Washington University in St. Louis
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M. Arch candidate (1980)
University of California at Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (1978)
Washington University in St. Louis
[ professional ]
Principal, Becker Architecture - Cincinnati
(1986-present)
Comprehensive design, architecture and construction administration services offered to a variety of residential and light commercial clientele. Responsibilities include: design of small to medium scale projects, presentations, construction documentation, primary supervisory role over staff.
Partner, Becker Properties - Cincinnati
(2004-present)
Real estate asset and management company for residential:commercial income properties.
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President, Riverview East Development – Cincinnati
(1993-2002)
Real estate investment and construction company specializing in historic neighborhoods, riverview sites for residential development.
Partner, Tectonics, Inc. - Cincinnati
(1983-1986)
Design and construction management services for a variety of single-family and multi-family residential projects in both new construction and remodeling/additions.
Project Designer, Architects Unlimited – Cincinnati
(1981-1983)
Project design, construction documentation, detailing, and field supervision for small-scale commercial and residential projects.
Project Designer, Tetra Design - Los Angeles
(1979-1980)
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[ licenses / professional service ]
Registered Architect, NCARB
Registered Architect, OH, KY, IN
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American Institute of Architects (1985-2000)
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Design Committee - Building & Grounds (various academic and religious organizations)
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Team Leader and Critic - Design LAB Cincinnati AIA
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Invited Critic - University of Cincinnati, DAAP (2009-2016)
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Invited Critic - Miami University, Dept of ARC+ID (2006-2009)
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Invited Critic - University of Cincinnati, School of Advanced Structures (2011-2014)
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[ academic ]
Visiting Professor, Miami University - Oxford
(2014-2017, 2019-present)
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Adjunct Instructor, Miami University - Oxford
(2009-2014, 2017-2019)
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Develop and teach design studio curricula throughout all levels of both Undergraduate and Graduate studies. Instruct various seminar courses in Portfolio design, building and material technologies.
Courses include:
Foundation level studio - development of basic design language through analysis and making
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Upper level elective studio - comprehensive design skill development with a focus on sustainability and energy-efficiency
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Graduate Master's thesis studio -independent site and design exploration generated from written work
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London 2019 - study-abroad design studio with a focus on energy-efficient, urban infill project
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Solar Decathlon studios - competition teams present student work each year as finalists at the National Renewable Energy Labs in CO, placed 1st and/or 2nd place every year.
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Portfolio Design, Architectural Materials,
Environmental Control Systems
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[ continuing scholarship ]
SEED Training (social, environmental, public interest design) University of Cincinnati (2012)
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Howe Writing Workshop, Improve Student Writing/Learning
Miami University, Oxford (2012)
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Learning Technologies Summer Institute
Miami University, Oxford (2011)
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