About UsBENJAMIN C. OBREGON ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Benjamin Obregon, Architect. Austin TX- Private Practice Oct. 1992-Present Steinbomer & Associates. Austin TX– Vice President, Sept. 2000-Aug. 2002 L.M. Holder III, FA.I.A. Austin TX- Senior Project Architect April 1998-Sept. 2000, – Architect Feb. 1995-Dec. 1995 Austin Habitat for Humanity. Austin TX- Construction Project Manager April 97-April 98 William J. Scudder, Architect. Austin TX- Senior Project Manager June 1985-Feb. 1987 – Senior Project Manager Oct. 1989-Oct. 1993 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES City of Austin Green Building Program- member Straw Bale Association of Texas (S.B.A.T.)- founding member, code coordination committee member, activities coordination committee member, miscellaneous presentations regarding straw bale construction 1998 Planning Summit for Sustainability in the Building Codes. Hesperia CA- Steering committee member 1996 Green Builder Conference. Austin TX- planning committee, coordinator of activities for S.B.A.T. Speaker on local straw bale construction activities, organizer and moderator of roundtable discussion “Green Building, Where are our Ecological Footprints Leading?” C.O.A. Straw Bale Code Review Committee Chairman.- committee organization in conjunction with the COA Green Building Program, research, assimilation and organization of information regarding existing codes and testing, record keeper, facilitator, spokesperson at Fire and Code Board meetings 1996, 1997 HONORS AND AWARDS Building Innovation in Homeownership Award- presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of the National Partners in Homeownership. 1996 (Construction supervisor, see Habitat-Tucson project) Four Star Rating- Austin Green Building Program- Architect, Owner, Builder (see Aronow-Obregon Project.) Five Star Rating- Austin Green Building Program - Architect, Owner, Builder (see Aronow-Obregon Project.) EDUCATION AND PERSONAL INFORMATION Education Interests PARTIAL LIST OF PROJECT EXPERIENCE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS- Benjamin C. Obregon Architect Shomos Residence. Hays County TX- Architect on a new home nestled between the oak trees on a gently sloping hillside facing north. The 3 bdrm 2 bath home has 2,120 S.F. of heated and cooled space (of which 688 s.f. is a generous master suite encompassing the second floor.) The home’s long axis runs east to west and it is shaded by large oaks on the southeast, south, southwest sides and west sides. Passive solar heating and cooling is further accentuated by 400 S.F. of covered porches and screened porches on the south side at both floors. The home features extended overhangs, R-30 ceiling insulation, radiant barrier decking, continuous ridge and soffit venting, a 26 gauge snap lock metal roof, 2x6 stud walls w/ wet blown cellulose insulation, a thermal chimney, Pella metal clad wood double pane insulated windows, a rainwater collection system and a seer 14 HVAC system. In addition, there is a separate 384 S.F. artist studio w/ a covered porch and views to the valley beyond. 2005 605 Peacock. Austin TX- Architect on 2-2 Unit Duplexes designed and located to maximize natural ventilation, heating and cooling. Additional features include an icfs system on one unit, a metal roof and either Icynene or cotton insulation and rainwater collection. 2004, 2005 Copenhaver Residence. Cuero TX- Architect on a new 2000 S.F. post and beam straw bale home, designed and located to maximize natural ventilation, heating and cooling. 2004, 2005 Kelly Residence. Seguin TX- Architect on a new 1670 S.F. home Anthony Residence. Austin TX- Architect on a new 1670 S.F. home, designed and located to maximize natural ventilation, heating and cooling. Additional features include a high insulation wall system (straw or an ICFS system) metal roof and rainwater collection. 2004, 2005 Smith Addition/Renovation. Austin TX- Architect on an 162.00 addition and extensive renovation to an existing 1768 S.F. home. The project enlarged the existing living room, created a dining area, new kitchen and utility room by re-configuring interior space and enclosing an existing carport. Energy efficiency was enhanced with R-13 wall and R-30 ceiling insulation, a radiant barrier and a covered porch and shade trellis. 2003, 2004 Nehme-Renteria Addition. Austin TX- Architect on a 1105 S.F. addition to an existing 822 s.f. home, that adds a second floor family area and opens up the existing first floor. The home has a demand water heater, high efficiency zoned hvac system, a whole house fan, total fill attic insulation and double pane low-e windows. 2004 Von Roemer Residence. Austin TX- Architect on a 6600 S.F. residence w/ lookout tower, guest cottage and wrap around porches. The home has a 360-degree view and is situated to capture the prevailing southeasterly breeze. Energy efficiency and strength are maximized with a high insulation ICFS system, R-30 roof insulation, radiant barrier decking, Pella windows, demand water heaters and a centralized HVAC system with all ducts inside the thermal envelope. 2004. 2005 Culler Residence. Harper TX- Architect on a 2000 s.f. new home that utilizes a post and beam structural system with straw bale in-fill. The home will have 3 separate buildings connected by a common roof to provide multiple opportunities for incorporating nature into the daily living experience. It incorporates breezeways and massing to create ventilation and provide privacy. Energy will be provided by solar panels with a generator backup. 2003, 2004 Fix-Torres Residence. Austin TX- Architect on a 3100 s.f. new home. The home utilizes a post and beam structural system with straw bale in-fill. It is located to maximize passive solar orientation and natural ventilation. In addition, a metal roof and radiant barrier decking further reduce energy bills. 2003, 2004 Schultz Habitable Barn. Bastrop TX- Architect on a 2370 s.f. new home. The home design is based on a Gambrel roofed barn. The building was located for passive solar heating, cooling and natural ventilation. In addition, the project utilizes a structurally insulated panel wall system, a metal roof with radiant barrier decking, R-30 batt insulation, a full length covered porch on the south and minimal openings on the west to reduce energy usage and increase livable area. 2003, 2004 Bata Residence. Austin TX- Architect on a 3398 s.f. new home. The project utilizes a ‘Cempo’ panel wall system (an environmentally friendly, recycled materials product with exceptional insulation), and is located to maximize sunset views and passive solar ventilation while providing protection from the afternoon sun with full length covered porches to the west. 2003, 2004 Ham-Yates Addition. Austin TX- Architect on an 800 S.F. addition to an existing home. The project utilizes a ‘Cempo’ panel wall system and will have a metal roof and radiant barrier to further reduce energy bills. 2002, 2003 Merritt-Patton Residence. Georgetown TX- Architect on a 3800 S.F. stone and wood home, with the long axis running east to west. Additional passive solar features include 10’ deep full length covered porches at both floors on the south side, 2x6 stud walls with R-19 batt insulation, R-30 roof insulation with continuous ridge and soffit vents and radiant barrier decking, a stone veneer on 3 sides, minimal window openings on the west side, SEER 14 HVAC w/ all ducts located in the thermal envelope. 2002, 2003 Rohlich Addition. Austin TX- Architect on a 540 S.F. addition (300 s.f. living, 240 s.f. covered porch) to an existing 800 s.f. Central Austin home. 2002, 2003 Maffei Farms. Roundtop TX- Architect on a farmhouse, barn, guest cottage and artist studio constructed of load bearing and post and beam straw bale construction. 2000, 2003 Boynton Residence. Spicewood TX- Schematic Design for a 2200 S.F., steel frame straw bale home overlooking Lake Travis. The building is located for views and passive solar heating and cooling. Natural ventilation is enhanced by a breeze corridor separating the living and sleeping portions of the home similar in style to the old Texas ‘Dog Trot’. Porches and building mass enhance the views and provide shading from the afternoon sun. 2002 Weissflogg Residence. Dripping Springs TX- Design on a 2800 S.F. home with a structurally insulated panel (S.I.P.) roof over a timber frame with straw bale and S.I.P. walls. 1999, 2000 Wallace-Strickland Residence. Georgetown TX- Architect on a 2430 S.F. post and beam straw bale home orientated for passive solar heating and cooling with full length covered porches on the east and west sides, flow thru ventilation, stained concrete floors, masonry fireplace w/ integral CMU heat sink, rainwater collection system, and low VOC finishes. 1998,1999 Herrmann Residence. Fredericksburg TX- Architect on a 3285 S.F. post and beam straw bale residence with integral photography studio/wedding chapel. 1998,1999 Aronow-Obregon Residence. Bee Cave TX- Architect on a 2135 S.F. 2-story, straw bale home built with a recycled post and beam structure, finger jointed studs, a rainwater collection system, cotton batt insulation and many other ‘green’ features. This project was the first new building to achieve the highest rating on the City of Austin Green Building Program Rating System (4 star in 1998). When re-evaluated in 2001, the home became the first new building to achieve the highest rating available under the new system (5 star). 1996, 1997 Habitat for Humanity Residence. Tucson AZ- Construction Supervisor on a 1470 S.F. passive solar, straw bale home built in conjunction with the City of Tucson and the Tucson Urban League. 1996 Varvel Residence. Torrey UT- Architect on a 1840 S.F. 2-story, passive solar home. The home is in a high valley (7000 feet elevation) w/ mountains on all sides. Orientation brings in the winter sun and focuses views on the red mountains to the North and the towering peaks to the south. The home features 2x6 stud walls w/ R-19 Batt insulation, R-30 ceiling insulation w/ a radiant barrier and continuous ridge and soffit vents and a full-length porch facing the morning sun. 1996 Carlton Residence. Lockhart TX- Architect on a 2800 S.F. 2-story home utilizing passive heating and cooling concepts and set in a hillside for thermal considerations. 1995, 1996 Rowe-Orlando Residence. Hays County TX- Architect on a 2200 S.F. post and beam, straw bale home oriented for passive solar heating and natural ventilation. 1995, 1996 Buchanan Residence. Austin TX- Architect on a 3400 S.F. 2-story stone and cedar farmhouse designed to utilize passive heating and cooling concepts. 1994, 1995 Phillips Addition. Hays County TX- Architect on a 1200 S.F. addition to a stone cabin. 1994 Tiemann Addition. Pflugerville TX- Architect on a 1400 S.F. stone guesthouse. 1993 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS- L.M. Holder III F.A.I.A. Medina Residence. Austin TX- Project Architect for all phases of a remodel/addition to change an existing 2200 S.F. residence into a 2800 s.f. boarding house including Zoning and Site Plan negotiations. 2000 Mckinin Johnson Studio. Washington County TX- Project Architect for construction documents bidding and contractor negotiations on an 1855 S.F. pottery studio. 1999, 2000 Burki Residence. Dallas TX- Project Architect for the construction document stage of a 4380 S.F. passive solar residence. 1998 Spoonts Residence. Austin TX- Project Architect from design development through construction documents phases for a 6000 S.F. 1 story passive solar home. 1998 RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS- William J. Scudder, Architect Thomas Residence. Austin TX- Design Development and Production on a 5,200 S.F., 3 Story house. 1986, 1987 Baker Residence. San Antonio TX- Project Manager on a 4,000 S.F. Ranch House. 1985 INSTUTIONAL BUILDINGS- Benjamin C. Obregon Architect/Steinbomer & Associates Architects Fort Hood Environmental Green Building. Fort Hood TX- Architect on a 4000 S.F. post and beam straw bale bioremediation training facility for the U.S Army. Project is the first strawbale building constructed by the U.S. military and hopes to achieve a silver rating on the LEED rating system. 2001,2003 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS- Benjamin C. Obregon Architect Trudy's Southern Star Restaurant Addition (unbuilt). Austin TX- Designer, and Project Manager on a 2,400 S.F. 2-Story Restaurant Addition. 1985, 1986 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS- Steinbomer & Associates Architects Texas Association of Counties State Headquarters. Austin TX- Architectural team member in charge of code review, accessibility review and document production on a 8 story high rise building in Central Austin. 2000, 2002 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS- L.M. Holder III F.A.I.A. Chick Day Care. Cedar Park TX- Programming, schematic design, code review, design development and supervision of construction document preparation, for a 14,550 S.F. Day Care. 2000 EEA Office Building. Austin TX- Design development, TAS and building code review, client contact, supervision of construction document preparation, bidding (including addenda and clarifications as needed) bid review and contractor recommendations, owner-contractor contract preparation, for a 16,300 S.F. 2-story office building. Change orders, clarifications and dispute resolution as needed during construction. 1999 The Bluffs at Shepherd Mountain. Austin TX- Code review and supervision of construction document preparation on a 30,200 S.F. 3-story office building. 1998, 1999 Jester Village Building 3. Austin TX- Code review and supervision of construction document preparation on an 11,651 S.F. 2-story retail building. 1998 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS- William J. Scudder, Architect Texas Dept. of Transportation. Austin TX- Project Manager on a 28,000 S.F. addition. 1990 - 1992 Texas Air Control Board. Austin TX- Project Manager on an 18,000 S.F. Lab. 1991, 1992 Hibbert Medical Clinic. Austin TX- Project Manager on a 5,600 S.F. Doctor's office/out patient surgery center. 1989 – 1991 Texicalli Grill Restaurant. Austin TX- Project Manager on a 6,700 S.F. 2-Story Spanish Style Restaurant. 1985 ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATIONS- L.M. Holder III F.A.I.A. Littlefield Building. Austin TX- Littlefield Mall. Austin TX- Scarbrough Building. Austin TX- ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATIONS- William J. Scudder, Architect Texas Dept. of Transportation. Austin TX- Project Manager on a 218,000 S.F. 3 building project (190,00-s.f. renovation/tenant finish out and 28,000 s.f. of new construction/tenant finish out). 1990 - 1992 BANKING PROJECTS- Saxelbye, Powell, Roberts and Ponder Barnett Bank, Prima Vista. Port St. Lucie FL- Project Manager on a 43,500 S.F. 4 Bay, 4 Story, New Facility and the renovation of an existing 15,700 s.f. 2 story facility. 1987, 1988 Barnett Bank, Longboat Key. Longboat Key FL- Project Manager on a 2,100 S.F. Tenant Improvement, 1988 Barnett Bank, Kings Lake. Naples FL- Project Manager on a 4,456 S.F. 2 1/2 Bay, New Facility. 1987 Barnett Bank, Lehigh Acres. Ft. Meyers FL- Project Manager on a 3,700 S.F. 2 Bay, 2 Story, New Facility. 1987 TENNANT FINISH OUT PROJECTS - L.M. Holder III F.A.I.A. Jester Village. Austin TX- Austin Centre. Austin TX- Scarbrough Building. Austin TX- Perry Brooks Building. Austin TX- One Highland Center. Austin TX- TENNANT FINISH OUT PROJECTS- William J. Scudder, Architect Texas Dept. of Transportation. Austin TX- Project Manager on a 218,000 S.F. 3 building project (190,00-s.f. renovation/tenant finish out and 28,000 s.f. of new construction/tenant finish out). 1990 - 1992 Texas Air Control Board. Austin TX- Project Manager on an 18,000 S.F. Lab addition and a 30,000 s.f. renovation/tenant finish out. 1991, 1992 Texas Water Commission. Austin TX- Project Manager on a 65,000 S.F. renovation/tenant finish out. 1991, 1992 3208 Red River. Austin TX- Project Manager on an 18,000 S.F. remodel/tenant finish out. 1992 MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS- William J. Scudder, Architect Twin Rock Apts. Austin TX- Architectural team member on a 11.3 acre, 195 unit consolidated planning commission site plan. 1991, 1992 Oak Run Phase 8. Austin TX- Project Manager and Surveyor on a 114-Unit, Multi-Family Complex. 1985, 1987 Oak Run re-plat. Austin TX- Project Manager for the combination of Oak Run Phase I through VII into a single P.U.D. 1984 - 1985 Oak Run Phase 7. Austin TX- Draftsman and Surveyor on an 80 unit multi-family complex. 1983, 1984 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS- Benjamin C. Obregon Architect SPIN, SXSW-2002. Client contact, programming, plan preparation, negotiations with the Fire Marshall and building officials, bidding (including addenda and clarifications as needed) bid review and contractor recommendations, owner-contractor contract preparation and contract administration for a one time large assembly occupancy in the old Strait Music Company Building on West 5th Street. 2000 SPIN, SXSW-2001. Client contact, programming, plan preparation, negotiations with the Fire Marshall and building officials, bidding (including addenda and clarifications as needed) bid review and contractor recommendations, owner-contractor contract preparation and contract administration for a one time large assembly occupancy in the old City of Austin Electric Utility Building on West 5th Street. 2000 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS- L.M. Holder III F.A.I.A. Powell Spec Houses. Project Architect for 4 speculative homes constructed of structurally insulated panel systems. Two of the models are TAS accessible. 1999, 2000 SPIN, SXSW-2000. Client contact, programming, plan preparation, negotiations with the Fire Marshall and building officials, bidding (including addenda and clarifications as needed) bid review and contractor recommendations, owner-contractor contract preparation and contract administration for a one time large assembly occupancy in the old Covert Buick Building on West 5th Street. 2000 SPIN, SXSW-99. Client contact, programming, plan preparation, negotiations with the Fire Marshall and building officials, bidding (including addenda and clarifications as needed) bid review and contractor recommendations, owner-contractor contract preparation and contract administration for a one time large assembly occupancy in the basement of the Scarbrough Building. 1999 State of Texas Natural Daylighting Retrofit. Austin TX Team Member on the energy analysis, product evaluation, design and contract documents for a natural daylighting retrofit of 2 State Warehouses. 1995 C.O.A. Airport. Austin TX- Team Member on the energy analysis of the proposed new facility at Bergstrom. 1995 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS- Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems The Tejas Council of Campfire. Waco TX- Architectural Team Member on a Master Plan for a 400 acre environmental education facility. 1993, 1994 Advanced Green Builder Home. Austin TX- Architectural Team Member on a 5000 S.F. 3-story environmentally sustainable demonstration home. 1993, 1994 REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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