Frederick M. Andreas, AIA, LEED AP
Education
HarvardUniversity, Cambridge, Massachusetts
A.L.M. Pending, Master’s Degree in Design Studies
Studies toward Master of Liberal Arts Degree in Design Science
University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
Graduate School of Architecture and Planning
Master of Architecture, 1983
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
BA Environmental Biology, 1980
Licenses and Associations
- LEED AP Accredited Professional since 2004
- Faculty Member, College of Architecture and Planning, University of Colorado, BoulderDenver
- Licensed ArchitectState of Colorado
- National Council of Architects Registration Boards (NCARB)
- American Institute of Architects member: Committee Chair COTE Advocacy, AIA Denver representative GAC & COTE
- AIA Colorado Board spokesperson State Legislature on green legislation, Leadership COTE Committee on the Environment
- Boston Society of Architects Committee for Homeless, Architects for Social Responsibility and Urban DesignCommittees
Professional Focus
Sustainable/Green Architecture and Planning, Urban and Community Design, New Urbanism,Urban Rejuvenation, Conservation, Ecologic Architectural Design, Green andSustainable Development, Passive System Design, Appropriate andGreen Technology.
Academic Experience
University of Colorado Graduate, College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), Denver/Boulder
Assistant Professor Adjunct, 1993 to Present
Responsibilities include the design, development and instruction of undergraduate and graduate courses focusingon Sustainable and Green Design. Activities includelecturer, design critic, independent study, thesis and research advisor, contributing author, green computer labdesign and development, research, community outreach, seminars, guest lectures, committees and studentadvising. Involvement includes green curriculum course development, research development and strategic planning. Developed courses include all aspects of sustainable architectural design:
Solar and Sustainable DesignGreenBuilding Tech: Sustainable Passive Systems
Sustainable Urban DesignLEED Certification, GreenBuilding Principles
GreenBuilding Tech: Green MaterialsGreenBuilding Advanced Studio
Green Programs and Centers: Co-Developer, Center for Emerging Practices 2007
Co-director, responsible for developing a new Center focusing on sustainable/green research and development, community outreach, industry/government partnerships, public funding, grant based research, curriculum development, and course offerings, establishing the West’s foremost research and learning think-tank in sustainable and green architectural studies. Primary activities include: developing: green program and research development, fund raising, partnership development, curriculum development.
Responsible for planning, curriculum development and teaching green curriculum, 2005 – 2007. Activities include establishing Green Building Studio partnerships with ColoradoCenter for Community Development (CCCD) and Americorps, creating community outreach, sustainable/green community development. Additional Program and Center development activities includeAdvisory Executive Committee member for UCD’s IGERT, Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Development: C –SID, an interdepartmental institute between Engineering, GSPA, Anthropology and Architecture focusing on sustainable system development and curriculum,2006 – 2007. CAP representative and contributing member of the newly forming Sustainability HUB for UCDHSC Campus wide sustainable design center.
Professional Experience
UNiT Design Studio, p.c., Denver, Colorado: President and Principal Architect 2000 to Present
Responsible for all aspects of operations for a small firm ranging in size between 4 – 10 employees, specializing in sustainable architectureand urban design. Responsibilities include LEED consultation,strategic planning, marketing, funding, project and budget development, business development, design, CD supervision and daily operations for multiple projects in sustainable architecture. Clients include State Government, City Government, non-profit organizations, public housing authorities, private developers and institutional clients. Previous and ongoing clients include the State of Colorado, Colorado Historical Society, State Historic Fund, The State Architect’s Office, StateBuildings, Denver Housing Authority, City of Denver Department of Community Development and Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS), City of Brighton, the Bi-State Cumbers and Toltec Commission, Denver area churches and Post Properties.
Andreas Associates Architects and Planners, Riverbend of the Rockies, Ltd. Denver, Colorado
President and Principal Architect 1990 to 2000
Specializing in sustainable architecture and master planning, Climatic and Passive Solar Design.
Responsible for all aspects of operations for a small, firm specializing in sustainablearchitecture and planning. Responsibilities included sustainable consultations, design, supervisionand marketing of all firm projects, including:
Sustainable strategies and planning Supervision of office personnel
Liaison with Government Agencies Design and technical reviews
Client and Consultant Meetings Design development, direction and supervision
Project management Marketing and business operations
Planning and urban development Sustainable systems development
HDS Architects, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Project Architect, 1987 to 1990
HDS Architects specialized in large- scale urban design in coastal urban areas. A sustainable approachfocused on urban redevelopment, reestablishing of traditional urban fabric and patterns, accomplished through urban and waterfront redevelopment involving mixed-use projects offestival marketplaces, marinas, offices, commercial, retail and housing. Responsibilities included projectdesign, management, budgeting, funding, public presentations, marketing, strategic planning, government liaison and operationsplanning.
American Institute of Architects Activities
Member, Leadership Role, Committee Chair, Spokesperson 1987 - Present
AIA President’s Award, 2007: For meritorious service to the AIA
AIA Colorado Representative: Committee on the Environment (COTE), 2000 to present
AIA Denver Representative: Government Affairs Committee (GAC), 2006 to present
Presenter to joint sessions Colorado Legislature in support of SB 51, 2006 -2007
AIA Colorado Board Spokesperson: Senate and House Committee Hearings, GreenBuilding Initiatives, 2006 – 2007
AIA Colorado Board Advisor State Architect’s Office: GreenBuilding and LEED Regulations, High Performance Standards, LEED Certification, SMARTBuildings, Budgeting and Cost Analysis Modeling, 2007
Chair AIA COTE Advocacy Committee: Focusing on State initiatives, Greenprint interface, green organization liaison, 2006 - 2007
AIA Colorado Board Representative on Green Initiatives Colorado Legislature, 2006 – 2007
BA & BCC Representative and Contributing Author: GreenBuilding Initiative Legislation, Legislative Session, 2005 - 2007
Presenter, State Department Directors, GreenBuilding Standards and LEED Certification Standards and Budgeting, 2007
Member of Architects for Social Responsibility, Boston Society of Architects, 1987 – 1992
Co-Founder Architects for Social Responsibility, AIA Denver, 1993
Honors and Activities
Co-developerUniversity of Colorado, College of Architecture and Planning’s new EmergingPracticesCenter, 2007
USGBC: Honorable Mention: National USGBC Design Competition, Greenbuild, 2006
UCD Greenbuilding Studio: Winner of 4 out of 5 categories USGBC Colorado Design Competition,2006 and 2007
Steering Committee,Building Alliance, Building Colorado Coalition, 2005 - 2007
Advisory Executive CommitteeUCD’s Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Development: C–SID, 2006 - 2007
Co-developer of UCD’s CAP Eco-Design and Technology Track, 2005 - 2007
U.S. Green Building Council, USGBC member, 2004 - 2007
Key Note Speaker, Western Design Conference, 1999, “Sustainability in Architecture”
“Teacher of the Year, 1999” Department of Architecture and Planning, CU Denver and Boulder
Contributing author, Encyclopedia of Housing. Ed. By Willem van Vliet, California: Sage Publications, 1998.
University of Colorado, Denver Curriculum Committee, 1995 – 1998
National Endowment for the Arts, N.E.A. Grant for Design Innovation, 1992 – 1993.
AIA American Architectural Foundation Fellowship, researching Mayan Architecture in Guatemala, 1993.
Highlands Neighborhood Sustainable Housing Service, inner city neighborhood renovation, 1986.
American Institute of Architects National Scholarship, Colorado Institute of Architects Gordon Sweet Scholarship, 1982.