KEITH SYLVESTER, ASSOCIATE AIA
5132 Bellerive Bend Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
(979) 690-5894 work
(979) 739-5229 cell
kesylvester[at]suddenlink.net
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Architecture, School of Art and Architecture1990
University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA.
Master of Architecture, Design in Extreme Environments 1991
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston, Houston, TX.
Doctor of Philosophy, Sustainable Buildings1999
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
EXPERIENCE:
PRACTICE
Sylvester Industries Consultancy, College Station, TX. 1996 Present
Principal
Project management services for relocation of a Chinese based manufacturing company to Houston, Texas as VGB Investment, LLC
Project management and planning services for multi-facility recreational and gaming development in Tunica, MS under development by Mhoonlanding Development Group, Houston, Texas
Conduct P&L projections for proposed developments
Negotiate incentive packages with States and municipalities
Negotiate contracts with contractors and subcontractors
Building design and construction management
Conduct master planning of multi-use developments
Conduct value engineering through energy analysis and estimating
Maintain and manage personnel and consultants
Coordinate projects between clients and investors
Coordinate project between consultants
Make client and investor presentations
Develop collateral material (graphic design) for press release and project marketing using Adobe Illustrator, Go Live, and In Design
Manage the creation of construction documents, computer renderings and animations using AutoCAD and 3D Studio Max, and
Conduct energy audits and inspection of multi-building facilities
Brown Chambliss Architects, Montgomery, ALSummer 2004
Consultant
Coordinated architectural development activities to ensure projects progress
Conducted field investigations and measurements to confirm accuracy of drawings
Insured adherence of construction documents to the National CAD Standard
Coordinated construction documents
PGAL Architects, Houston, TX.1994 1996
Intern
Coordinated architectural development activities to ensure projects progress
Produced drawings (including sections & details) for each design phase using AutoCAD
Produced computer visualizations (including interior and exterior views) using 3D Studio
Review drawings for QA/QC issues
Coordinated design phases/issues with consultants, owners and contractors
Ensured handicap accessibility issues are addressed and carried out
Logged and reviewed submittals
Updated owner of project status
Provided initial design studies and visualizations for project development
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate2005 2006
Consultant to the Chancellor
Budgetary development and analysis for the proposed College of Engineering and Design including costs and scheduling for capital works, specialized laboratory equipment, operating expenses, and human resources
Managed interdisciplinary team in the development of a College of Engineering and Design
Curriculum development and coherence for bachelor degrees in civil engineering, construction management, and landscape architecture
Coherence for a bachelor degree in interior design
Production and management of degree proposals for initial accreditation by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Commission for Academic Accreditation.
Presentation and defense of bachelor degrees in civil engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, and interior design to the Commission for Academic Accreditation
Initial negotiation of MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) with US institutions
Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana2004 2005
Associate Dean, School of Architecture
Managed six hundred and fifty thousand dollars annually in the School of Architecture
Conducted program review of the School for Architecture in preparation of their upcoming accreditation review
Conducted facilities planning for of over 200,000 sq. ft of office and classroom space
Conducted annual and tenure reviews of faculty and staff members
Performed special assignments including the review and development of a five-year strategic plan, curriculum review, teaching, and advising
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama2003 2004
Associate Dean and Head, College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences
Assisted in the management $3mm annually in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences
Assisted in annual and tenure reviews for over 70 faculty and staff members
Assisted in the management of a student body of over 400 students
Developed and executed special projects for the departments of Architecture and Construction Science, Aerospace Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Material Science
Conducted contract review and award of over thirty million dollars in projects
Secured three million dollars for the development of a University research Park
Reviewed daily College activities
Engaged industry donors in support of College programs
Reviewed teaching effectiveness policies, develop policies to ensure student learning
Assisted in the facility management of over one million square feet of office and classroom space
TEACHING
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.2006 Present
Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Science
Teaching courses in estimating, materials and methods of construction, and construction visualization
Development of new introductory course for incoming freshman
Conducted funded classroom research activities
Received over thirteen thousand dollars for classroom research activities
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.1998 2003
Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Science
Taught courses in architectural design, mechanical and electrical systems, materials and methods of construction, and construction visualization
Directed diversity assessment, career development, enrichment and diversity recruitment initiatives
Defined research opportunities, established operational protocols computing, and proposed distance education components
Chaired and co-chaired theses for over 24 students pursuing graduate and doctorate degree
Planned, managed and executed over $300k in federal and state funded research as principal investigator and co-principal investigator
Conducted internationally recognized research in energy efficiency
Worked with state agencies such as the Energy Conservation Office and the General Service Commission on projects
Directed 30 energy audits of schools within the Klein School District in Texas.
University of Houston, Houston, TX.1991 1998
Assistant Professor, College of Architecture
Taught courses in computer aided design, and computer visualization
Assisted in the development of the Computer Design Center by adding four courses (three undergraduate and one graduate course) to the curriculum of the College of Architecture and 2) managing a computer network of over 30 computers
Conducted funded classroom research activities, which resulted in numerous international awards for student and faculty work
Advised graduate and undergraduate students and student organizations
Received over fifty thousand dollars for classroom research activities, which resulted in fourteen international awards for student and faculty work
Conducted internationally recognized research and creative works.
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS:
Design
Participant, Sculpture Competition, McCormick Museum, Chicago, IL, (2005).
Special recognition, Solar Wall Design Competition, Department of Energy, Washington, DC., (2001).
Design Merit Award, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA, (1989).
Design Award, Second Year Student Design Competition, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA, (1986).
Computer Aided Design
Image of the Month, Computer Graphics World Online, Computer Graphics World, Nashua, NH, (1999).
Rendering Award, Computer Pictures Annual Computer Graphic Contest, Computer Pictures Magazine, (with J. D. Trulove ), (1995).
Animation Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with K. Larsen and J. Cook1), (1994).
Rendering Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with K. Larsen and J. Cook1), (1994).
Nomination, News and Documentary Emmy Awards, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York, New York, (with WGBH Public Television and the Documentary Guild, Boston, MA), (1994).
Animation Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (1993).
Rendering Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with David Lee ), (1993).
Rendering Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with Hitendra Gandhi2), (1993).
Rendering Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with David Larrew2), (1993).
Rendering Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with Chris Heikila2), (1993).
Rendering Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (1993).
Animation Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (1992).
Still Image Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with Abdul Sharif 2), (1992).
Animation Award, CADDIES Image Awards, CADALYST Magazine, Eugene, OR, (with Larry Watkins2), (1992).
Academic / Research
Award, ARCC/King Medal of Excellence in Architecture and Environmental Design Research, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, (2000)
Award, Excellence in Graduate Research, Texas A&M University Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, (1999).
Recipient, AIA/AFF Advanced Research Fellowship, American Institute of Architects, Washington DC., (1998).
Finalist, Award for Innovation, Special Recognition, University of Houston, Houston, TX, (1996).
Educators Award, AutoDesk, Inc., San Rafael, CA, (1992).
Others (selected)
Senior Mens Baseball Championship, Senior Mens Baseball League, Bryan, TX, (2001).
Patent(s)
United States Patent, Front Face of Envelope with Trapezoidal Shape. Patent Number : Des. 397,144, Aug. 1998.
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Significant experienced with drafting, modeling and animation software including AutoCAD 2006, Microstation J, Form Z, 3D Studio Viz and Max, and Lightscape software.
Significant Experience with Desktop publishing software including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere software.
Working knowledge of web authoring and interactive software including Adobe Go Live and Quicktime VR Authoring Studio.
Significant experience with Microsoft office tools including Power Point, Excel, Word, Project, and Access.
Significant experience with computer operating systems including DOS, Windows NT, Window 2000, and Windows XP.
Experienced with student management systems including Datetel and Procam.
Significant experience with energy simulation software including DOE-2.1e, PV F-Chart, Ener-Win, and Windows 5.1.
Working knowledge of with software programming languages including BASIC, Visual Basic, and SAS (Statistical Analysis Software).
Significant experience with of online teaching software including WebCT and a working knowledge of Blackboard.
Project List
Commercial / Mixed Use
Paradise Cove Development, Tunica, MS, 256 acres; $200 mm; Mhoon Landing Development Group, Tunica, MS (in planning 2006).
Gray Law Office, Tuskegee, Alabama, 10,000 sq.ft., $15 mm; Rosser International, Atlanta, GA (2005).
ASA Delta Connection Terminal, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, GA, $20 mm; Rosser International of Atlanta, Georgia (2005).
The Sunwall, Forrestal Federal Building National Solar Design Competition, United States Department of Energy, Washington DC; Sylvester Industries (2001).
Harris County Criminal Courts Building, Houston, TX, 780,000 sq. ft., $73 mm; Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville Architects, Houston, TX (1995).
Texas Department of Transportation Tollway System, Houston, TX. Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville Architects, Houston, TX (1994).
Space Center Houston, Clear Lake, TX. Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville Architects, Houston, TX (1994).
Albertsons Stores, Texas and Louisiana. Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville Architects, Houston, TX (1994 1997).
Residential
Residence, College Station, TX, 4,700 sq. ft., $400 k; Sylvester Industries, College Station, TX (2003), in conjunction with Greenway Construction.
Residence, Corpus Christi, TX; 1200 sq. ft., Sylvester Industries, College Station, TX (1993, inbuilt).
Educational / Religious
Good Hope Baptist Church and Family Life Center, Lafayette, Louisiana; 50,000 sq. ft., $5 mm; Sylvester Industries, College Station, TX. (in conjunction with Guidry, Beasley Architects) (2002).
Electronic Building Database, St. Thomas University, Houston, TX. St. Thomas University, Houston, TX (1992).
University of Houston Academic / Student Service Building, Houston, TX. 168,000 sq. ft. Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville Architects, Houston, TX (1995).
College of Business and Information Science, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL; 100,000 sq. ft., $10 mm; Hogan Campis Architects in Atlanta, GA (2004).
Historic Preservation
Historic Renovation of Moton Field, Tuskegee, AL. 300,000 sq. ft.; Brown Chambliss Architects, Montgomery, AL (2004).
Building Assessment Protocols for Properties within the Historic District, Tuskegee AL; Macon County Farmers Market Association, Macon County, AL (2004).
Reconstruction of the Alders Bandstand, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, University, $19,799, June 2004 August 2005.
Building and Energy Assessment and Simulation
Using Building Information Modeling to Create Construction Estimates, East Carolina University, $2,500 March 2006 present.
Impacts of the International Building Code on Building Design and Construction in the State of Alabama, Board for Registration of Architects, State of Alabama. K. Sylvester, P.I., Tuskegee University, $9,000, November 2003 August 2004.
Development of the Tuskegee University Business Park and the George Washington Carver Experiment Station, State of Alabama. B. Payton, W. Hill, V. Blackwell, L. Porter, and K. Sylvester, Project Team, Tuskegee University, $3,000,000, August 2004 ongoing.
Buildings-Related Energy Efficiency, California Energy Commission, Development of standard energy efficiency practices. J. Haberl, C. Culp, and K. Sylvester, Co-P.I., Texas A&M University, $91,313, May 2001 to April 2005.
Solar Architecture, Midwest Research Institute, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $5,000, May 2001 to May 2002.
Solar Architecture, Texas State Energy Conservation Office, Austin, TX, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $10,000, Sept 2002 to Oct. 2002.
Solar Architecture, Ford Motor Company, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $7,000, Sept. 2002 to Oct. 2002.
Solar Architecture, ASKO Appliances, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $2,647, Sept.2002 to Oct. 2002.
Solar Architecture, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $15,000, Sept. 2002 to Oct. 2002.
Effects of Solar Screen on Glazing Performance, Americas Energy Solutions, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $13,900, April 2002 to May 2002.
Alternative Delivery Systems in Public Contracts, Construction Industry Advisory Council, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $11,000, Feb. 2000 to Feb. 2001.
Photovoltaics in Architecture, American Architectural Foundation, K. Sylvester, P.I., $2,500, Dec. 1998 to Dec. 1999.
Temporary Housing Protocols in the Assessment of Disaster Relief, Research Initiation Grants, K. Sylvester, P.I., University of Houston, $5,000, June 1993 to Aug. 1993.
Building Visualization
Submarines Lies and Spies, WGBH (NOVA), Boston, MA. 5 min.; Sylvester Industries, College Station, TX (1998).
Computer Visualizations, University of Texas at Galveston, Galveston, TX; Sylvester Industries, Galveston, TX (1993).
Apollo 13: to the Edge and Back, Public Broadcast Station, Boston, MA, Sylvester Industries, College Station, TX.
Visualization of the Historic Trail, Tuskegee University, K. Sylvester, P.I., $2,000, August 2004 December 2004.
Integration of Numeric and Visual Simulation Models to Created Intelligent Construction Schedules, College Research Interdisciplinary Council, K. Sylvester, P.I., Texas A&M University, $5,000, March 2001 to December 2001.
Simulation and Optimization in Architecture, Energy Laboratory, L. Bachman, D. Thaddeus, and K. Sylvester, Co-P.I., University of Houston, $7,500, Jun. 1993 to Aug. 1993.
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