Daniela Moebius, Registered Architect, LEED AP

 

 

Architect, Envelope Analyst, Energy Consultant & Construction Manager with 16+ years of experience in a broad variety of design projects including residential, institutional, municipal, and commercial buildings with corresponding site plans and master plans. Residential projects range from high-end custom homes to affordable housing, all with a focus on energy efficiency.

 

Daniela currently works on independent design projects. Some of her recent work can be viewed at www.moebiusarchitecture.com

 

As Project Manager for Coastal Environmental Group, Daniela managed a team of engineers, contractors, and commissioning agents to reduce annual energy consumption through a targeted retro-commissioning of eight barracks on the New London Submarine Base, NAVFAC. She oversaw scheduling, budgeting, bidding and contract administration, progress reports, record keeping, safety regulations, quality control, and providing support to on-site staff. She filled the role of Quality Control Manager, Construction Manager, and Alternate Site Superintendent as needed. She coordinated closely with the client to ensure contract compliance and satisfaction and proactively navigated strict NAVFAC protocol and security measures.

 

As an associate and project manager at Lassel Architects PA, South Berwick, ME, Daniela led a wide range of commercial, residential and planning projects from design concept through construction. Responsible for project management, managing client relationships, design, consultant coordination, and construction administration. Provided detailed 2D & 3D CAD design and presentation drawings as well as construction documentation.

Initiated branch within the company to provide diversified energy efficiency building design services to clients. Spearheaded all energy auditing, envelope analysis, and excel based energy modeling. Responsible for research, detailing and integration of energy efficiency measures into each project, as well as staff education on energy-efficient buildings.

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EDUCATION:

Master of Architecture, Summa Cum Laude, June 2003

Bachelor of Architecture, Summa Cum Laude, June 2002

Savannah College of Art & Design

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered Architect (2016)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Construction Quality Management (2013)

30-Hour OSHA Hazard Training for the Construction Industry (2014)

USGBC LEED Accreditation (2006)

Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) Building Analyst (2010)

 

ASSOCIATIONS/ AFFILIATIONS

The Architectural League of New York, Member, 2016 - Present

ARCHITALX  Board Member, Vice President, June 2011 – June 2013

Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner: since 2010

MABEP  (Maine Association of Building Efficiency Professionals): Member, 2009 – 2013

Timber Framer’s Guild: Member, 2007 – 2013

 

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Architecture 2015, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Design Suite.

 

 

WORK EXAMPLES:

Architectural and Planning Projects:

• Saco Transportation Center in Saco, Maine  ($2.4M) for the City of Saco; Train station, bus station, Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Info w/ geothermal heating + wind turbine for electricity. 2009 CNU NE Urbanism Award

• McConnell Community Center in Dover, New Hampshire ($8M); Re-use Programming, Space Planning, Renovation, Historic Preservation w/ Site Planning for the 100,000SF school building. 2010 Plan NH Merit Award

• York County Government Bldg in Alfred, Maine ($.5M) Adaptive Re-use & Energy Retrofit of a Jail into an Emergency Operation Center, Offices & Community Space.

• Shapleigh Middle School in Kittery, Maine  ($2.7M) for the Kittery School District; Addition, renovation, expansion of outdoor space + play areas & energy upgrades.

• Bethesda Workforce Housing Complex in Kennebunk, Maine ($5.5M) for The Housing Partnership; 41 unit high-performance affordable housing complex  & community spaces.

• Avesta Housing for the Elderly in South Berwick, ME. 28 Unit elderly housing complex resulting from in-depth community outreach, coordination with the town council, special interest committee, and meticulous site planning.

• Integrated Commercial Development, Foyes Corner, Rye, NH. Site planning and schematic design for three adjacent parcels around a significant intersection near Rye Beach. The client requested a seaside village feel for this mixed-use retail and small business complex.

• Rice Public Library in Kittery, ME. Site planning, feasibility studies, community outreach, and presentations, schematic design. 20,000 SF facility to be integrated with the adjacent community center.

• York Hospital Medical Office Building in Kittery, ME. Three-story 32,000 SF medical office building housing Walk-in Care, Outpatient Laboratory Testing, X-ray services, and Kittery Family Practice. Energy Star Rating of 91 (Energy Performance Ratings score 1 to 100, 100 being the optimal score.) An energy reduction of 59% compared to a median building was achieved, avoiding approximately $57,000 annually in energy costs.

 

Energy Auditing Reports and Energy Retrofits:

• NAVFAC: New London Submarine Base – Retrocommissioning Report and Construction Repairs in New London, Connecticut; Prepared initial report with Coastal Environmental Group & VS Energy; 15 Buildings on the NLON SUBASE were analyzed to target avoiding more than 24,000 MMBTU of energy annually.

• US Coast Guard: Retrocommissioning Report for Dormitory & Command Center, Southwest Harbor, ME

• Town of Waterboro, ME: Energy Audits of five municipal buildings for the Town of Waterboro

• Kittery School District: Energy Audits of the Shapleigh Middle School and the Mitchell Elementary School, Kittery, ME

• York County: York County Court House, Government Building & Emergency Management Agency in Alfred, ME   ​