Technology: I have over 12 years of designing and web development experience.  I have completed additional instruction in Flash, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, CSS, PHP, HTML, MySQL, and Photoshop.  Over the years I’ve continued to broaden my knowledge by completing courses in local education institutions that include CSS Management, Social Media Applications, Photography and others. I currently reside in the heart of West Asheville, North Carolina and have been in Asheville since the Spring of 2002.

Education: I earned a Bachelor in Architecture from Auburn University in the Spring of 2002 and then started my career in commercial and retail, educational, ecclesiastical and medical building design and construction management here in Asheville, North Carolina.  I’ve also an Associates Degree in Drafting and Design where I was taught the art of hand drafting and the efficiency of computer aided design and drafting.  I am “fluent” in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office and SketchUP and currently educating myself in ArchiCAD.

Personal: I’m married to the most beautiful girl in the world, Karen.  She and I have 1 toddler, Buck an Australian Shepherd, 1 child, Luke a Golden Retriever mix, and  2 teenagers, Mason an Italian Spinone and Tucker a German Shepherd.

WordPress Webdesign
LaunchPad Design Studio

Karol & Bill Strang – Brevard, NC
+$100,000 Renovation & Addition

Asheville Radio Group/Saga Communications Corporate Offices & Studios
The project included the renovation of an existing restaurant to accommodate new offices, large and small conference rooms and sound proof studio spaces to accommodate four independent radio stations.

Construction included a detailed and original wall construction to sound proof the new highly technological studio spaces. Each studio was connected to a control room with double windows. A new satellite pad was also designed in the corner of the existing lot to allow for future satellite expansion. An addition was added to the front and north side to allow for these new offices and studios. The spaces utilized existing window openings to allow natural light inside the spaces.

Asheville Radio Group has 105.9 The Mountain, 98.1 The River and ESPN Radio 1310/970 Big Wise.

Ace Hardware – Asheville
The project included the renovation of an existing shoe store to accommodate new offices and a large retail space to sell products.

Included in the construction were a new entrance in the front and two new entrances on the side of the existing building. The buildings existing interior construction was entirely removed to accommodate new toilet facilities and a new product storage area. Also included in construction were a new trellis and exterior shed roof to accommodate the future garden center.

The owners of the Weaverville Ace Hardware have expanded into Asheville with this their first store. The father and son team are exited about the future of this store and understand the need of such a retail space in North Asheville.

Biltmore Estate – Diana Bridal Building
The projects program included two large toilet facilities, a control room with adjoining work space, and a large brides room with adjoining private bathroom. A full basement for storage, cleaning and an additional employee toilet room were also included.

The site sits very close to the existing Diana Statue which faces the front entrance to the Biltmore Estate. The structure is hidden from view and nestles within a group of existing hemlock trees. The building does not disturb the existing landscape and was situated so that the removal of existing trees was minimal.

The first phase of construction included an expansive brick paved deck with spaces for tent placement to house large wedding/social parties. This building serves a vital function and gracefully fulfills the intentions of the owners.

The Biltmore Estate was permanently opened to the public as a house museum in 1956 and is a French Renaissance inspired chateau. It was built by George Washington Vanderbilt between 1888 and 1895. It is the largest privately owned home in the United States at 175,000 square feet and features 250 rooms.

Land of Sky Regional Council: Corporate Offices
Project Two included the renovation of an existing grocery store to accommodate new offices and large and small conference rooms.

Implemented in the construction were principals that made the building more environmentally friendly. Some of these applications included large glass windows in the South facing wall, six skylights located throughout the office space and sunlight shading devices on the existing East facing wall.

Land of Sky Regional Council is a non-profit organization that works with local governments and their agencies including volunteers and city/county officials to foster desirable social,
economic, cultural and ecological conditions in Buncombe County and several surrounding counties.

eric r. howell
designer & freelancer
asheville, nc 28801
828.484.1662

Alberice Architecture + Design, PLLC, Asheville, NC
Contract Architect
March 2012 – Present
Managed large & small projects in coordination with owner

LaunchPad Design Studio, Asheville, NC
Wordpress© Web Designer / Contract Consultant
February 2009 – Present
Fulfilled engineers/architects requirements into construction documents
Original WordPress© website designs for local companies

Fisher Architects, P.A., Asheville, NC
Intern Architect
February 2006 – February 2009
Managed projects from schematics and design through design and drawing phase to
built construction
Analyzed and solved problems occurring during building phase
Advised client on practicality of project
Facilitated client’s understanding of financial budgets and timed deadlines

Padgett & Freeman Architects, P.A., Asheville, NC
Intern Architect
September 2002 – February 2006
Consulted with clients from schematic design through construction
Reinforced client satisfaction
Created construction documents for various sized projects and for use by
construction teams

Watermark Design Group, Mobile, AL
Summer Internship
Summer 2001
Conducted onsite exploration and analysis of existing buildings
Demonstrated basic construction document knowledge

Niles Bolton & Associates, Atlanta, GA
Summer Internship
Summer 1999
Developed 3D Models and presented various projects
Worked extensively on schematic design for various projects
Executed basic construction document red-line work

Education 

Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Architecture May 2002
American Institute of Architects (Student) Member
Student Advisory Council – Fifth Year Representative
Rural Studio Program, Jan – Mar 1999

Jefferson Davis Community College, Brewton, AL
Associate of Science Design & Drafting July 1997
National Vocational Technical Honor Society
John M. Tyson, Jr. Most Outstanding Student Award
JDCC Most Outstanding Student Award

Skills

AutoCAD 2012 w/ Architectural Desktop, Revit 2012, Adobe CS5 Suite, Sketch-Up 8, Canon EOS Rebel Xsi DSLR, Canon Powershot SD750 Digital ELPH, Dreamweaver MX, PHP, HTML, WordPress, CSS, Blogger, Twitter, Facebook

Professional Community Involvement

American Institute of Architects – Associate Member
Arise & Shine! Toastmasters, Asheville, NC – Past President
Grace Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC – Youth Leader