Precedents
The following is a thin-slice of project experiences consisting of dwellings, historic preservation, international aid, construction documentation, architectural illustration, research, and awards.
The Dragonfly House
Matthew Lutz, Architect
PHIUS Passive House Certification: Chris Miksic, Matthew Lutz
Engineering: Sellers Treybal Structural Engineers
Builder: Montpelier Construction, c/o Indigo Ruth-Davies, Chris Miksic
Kitchen: Stauffer Woodworking
Photography: Kurt Budliger
The Green Field House
Matthew Lutz, Architect
High-performance, PV integrated
Engineering: Sellers Treybal Structural Engineers
Builder: Casey Building Company, c/o Chris Casey
Kitchen: Stauffer Woodworking
Photography: Dwelling Photography, Jen Cyrpress
Sunflower Seed Processing Facility, Pommerin, Tanzania
Norwich University Center for Civic Engagement Faculty Advisor: Matthew Lutz, Architect
Student Design Team: Park Laflin, Nick Lamson, Giancarlo Greco
Norwich University Center for Civic Engagement Director: Nicole DiDomenico
Tawani Milagro Birthing Center, Kawit, Cebu, Philippines
Norwich University Center for Civic Engagement Faculty Advisor: Matthew Lutz, Architect
Student Design Team: Shannon Haggerty, Giancarlo Greco
Norwich University Center for Civic Engagement Director: Nicole DiDomenico
Kentland Manor Smokehouse Preservation
Matthew Lutz, Architect, under the auspices of Virginia Tech Office of Renovations, Lynne Eichhorn, Director
Engineering: Truesdell Structural Engineers
Builder: Virginia Tech Office of Renovations
Architectural Illustrations, Sketches, Animations, Art, & Ideas
A small sampling of mixed media formats
Interior Visualization
Be Patient while interactive panoramas load - drag cursor to view interior - may be awkward on handheld devices.
Construction Documents
Great communication is a primary element in a successful project. Effectively communicating with builders and consultants to develop construction documents reduces job-site delays. Details matter.
The Geldzuviel Tower
Design & construction of a small wooden tower that serves as a public outdoor movie theatre.
The John Henry Canoe
A parametric design based on Nessmuk's Wee Lassie design by John Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. My version is 10' long & weighs 28lbs though.......heavier, but stronger that the Wee Lassie. Designed and 3D printed at the Autodesk BUILDspace during a 5-week residency.
Publications & Awards
Selected writing & awards