ArchiSolutions | David Larrew, AIA

David Larrew, AIA, GDLA

a r c h i s o l u t i o n s

Technology:

Since 1997, I have built my technology career. I brought Southern Land Company and Kirksey to the technological forefront of the architectural profession; I spearheaded several advancements, including the conversion of office CAD platforms from conventional 2D drafting to 3D/4D/5D object-oriented BIM technology using ArchiCAD and the creation of in-house Visualization Departments. Internationally renowned in my field, I have been published in many professional journals and publications and am regularly invited to speak at related functions. I currently consult with companies requiring my BIM expertise.

Leadership:

At Southern Land Company and Kirksey, I stepped into a variety of leadership roles. At both companies, I created a Power User Group, training methods, and proprietary software documentation to facilitate/support implementation of BIM. At Kirksey, I co-chaired the Project Delivery Committee and chaired the Automation Committee.

Architecture:

Prior to my current focus on technology, I worked as an architect and project architect/manager in the Midwest and Texas. My experience includes work on healthcare, assisted-living, correctional, collegiate, religious, public, industrial, laboratory, commercial, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, single-family and multi-family residential projects.

Teaching:

Adjunct Architectural Professor. Lee College Baytown, TX. Architectural History Spring/Fall 2006 

Graduate Teaching Assistant. University of Houston Houston, TX. Historic Preservation Studio and Elective Course Spring/Fall 1992, Spring 1993 

Architectural Technology Software Trainer.

Specialization:

Creation and documentation of CAD/BIM standards
Custom template creation
Custom software development
Development and documentation of training programs
Software training and support
Architectural design and visualization

Prof. Organizations:

American Institute of Architects
TSA / AIA Austin Chapter
GDL Alliance
BuildingSMART Alliance
National BIM Standards Committee (NIBS)

Awards | Publications:

2006 AIA TAP BIM Award – Inspirational Pilot Project.
Cadence Top Gun. First Place, 2000. Second Place, 1999.
Computer Graphics World. Volume 21 No. 6. June 1998.
Journal of Engineering Technology.  Cover Image.  Fall 1993.
1992 International CADDIE Awards – CADalyst.  Second Place.
ACADIA Quarterly.  Vol. 11 No. 3.  Summer 1992.
Autodesk, Inc. – Supplement to T.H.E. Journal.  October 1992.

Software Knowledge:

ArchiCAD, Constructor, Solibri, SketchUp, Piranesi, Revit, AllPlan, AutoCAD, Cadvance, Lightscape, Art-lantis, 3D Studio MAX/VIZ, Cinema 4D, AccuRender, FormZ, Director, Adobe CS (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash), Premiere, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic/Studio.net. Both Windows and Macintosh platforms.