ABOUT
Jared W. Smith - Founder & Principal Architect
RA, NOMA, LEED AP, NCARB
EXPERIENCE
I am a Licensed and Registered Architect in the State of New York and Connecticut. I have 3 years of collegiate industry relevant experience plus more than 15 years of professional experience. Before working for myself, I worked in two large corporate firms in New York City and one smaller restoration firm in Westchester County. Here I was responsible for various aspects of design, coordination, construction documents and construction administration for project types including commercial, civic, institutional and residential. I've had the responsibility overseeing projects up to $30 million in construction cost. I am well versed in dealing with the NYC Building Department and local Municipalities including reviewing and researching applicable Building Codes and Zoning requirements.
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Architect - New York State #036819 & Connecticut #15818 (Willing and able to obtain additional licenses)
American Institute of Architect Former (AIA) Member
National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Member
New York Coalition of Black Architects (NYCOBA) Member
US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Accredited Professional
National Council of Registration Board (NCARB) Certificate Holder
Alma Mater
Bachelors of Architecture with honors (BArch) - New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Architect Owl is a CERTIFIED NEW YORK CITY MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE)
American Institute of Architect Former (AIA) Member
National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Member
New York Coalition of Black Architects (NYCOBA) Member
US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Accredited Professional
National Council of Registration Board (NCARB) Certificate Holder
Alma Mater
Bachelors of Architecture with honors (BArch) - New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Architect Owl is a CERTIFIED NEW YORK CITY MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE)
Founder's beginNings
Born in Bronx, NY, I started life in the southeast area in Parkchester and Throgs Neck where there was a large African American populous. Never at a level of extreme poverty but only due to my two hard working parents. Migrating into Westchester County at age 9 opened a whole world of opportunities. Attending public and private institutions from elementary to high school broadened my thirst for learning and exploration. Underlying photography and architecture interest sprouted early on. I dabbled with small "point & shoot" film cameras enjoying the ability to capture and freeze time in an image. Lego, Technic & Connect sets were a norm on days the television didn't seem creative enough. Both my brother and I would revel in broken appliances because it would yield a new project to disassemble.
Architecture was a natural choice which I had made at the beginning of high school. I attained my Bachelors of Architecture at Manhattan's campus of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). My photographic interest died down during much of high school and college but was ignited with my study abroad semester to eastern China. Initially cultivating my architectural passion was soon joined by an equally passionate self-teaching in photography.
Currently I am a practicing architect, licensed in New York State and enjoy design, construction and building sustainable. During evenings and weekends I find time to capture a versatile concoction of imagery for various clients and also some just for pure fun.
In addition to architecture and photography, I enjoy Muay Thai kick boxing training as well as running and swimming. My family is a big part of who I am and why I try to stay humble and remain motivated. My motto is "you never arrive." Never stop learning. The day you think you've learned it "all" is the day your creative passions ceases to exist.
I am a..
Father of two
Husband
Son & Brother
Architect
Photographer
Man of Faith
..and I like to call myself a "rebel with a cause"
You can contact me directly at [email protected]
Currently I am a practicing architect, licensed in New York State and enjoy design, construction and building sustainable. During evenings and weekends I find time to capture a versatile concoction of imagery for various clients and also some just for pure fun.
In addition to architecture and photography, I enjoy Muay Thai kick boxing training as well as running and swimming. My family is a big part of who I am and why I try to stay humble and remain motivated. My motto is "you never arrive." Never stop learning. The day you think you've learned it "all" is the day your creative passions ceases to exist.
I am a..
Father of two
Husband
Son & Brother
Architect
Photographer
Man of Faith
..and I like to call myself a "rebel with a cause"
You can contact me directly at [email protected]
