Christof Spieler, 33
Director of technology and innovation
Morris Architects, Houston
EDUCATION
BS, MS, Rice University
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
PE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sole licensed professional engineer at architecture firm (2007 total billings: $24.14 million, according to BD+C's Giants 300).
Hired in 2008 to lead firm's BIM initiatives and programs, implement new software, oversee tech efforts at firm's four offices.
Created BIM committee to establish firm-wide standards and practices.
Instituted series of quarterly reports on BIM and sustainability; led to creation of in-house continuing education program combining HR, IT, and building technology training.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Engineering advisor, Rice University (1999- )
Adjunct professor, Rice University (2008).
Engineering advisor, Graduate Design-Build Studio, University of Houston (2006- ).
Board member, Rice Design Alliance.
Chair, editorial committee, Cite magazine.
OFF THE CLOCK
Favorite read: Angle of Repose, by Wallace Stegner and Jackson Benson.
SECRET LIFE
Born in Munich, Germany. Started speaking English at age 6.
Director of technology and innovation
Morris Architects, Houston
EDUCATION
BS, MS, Rice University
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
PE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sole licensed professional engineer at architecture firm (2007 total billings: $24.14 million, according to BD+C's Giants 300).
Hired in 2008 to lead firm's BIM initiatives and programs, implement new software, oversee tech efforts at firm's four offices.
Created BIM committee to establish firm-wide standards and practices.
Instituted series of quarterly reports on BIM and sustainability; led to creation of in-house continuing education program combining HR, IT, and building technology training.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Engineering advisor, Rice University (1999- )
Adjunct professor, Rice University (2008).
Engineering advisor, Graduate Design-Build Studio, University of Houston (2006- ).
Board member, Rice Design Alliance.
Chair, editorial committee, Cite magazine.
OFF THE CLOCK
Favorite read: Angle of Repose, by Wallace Stegner and Jackson Benson.
SECRET LIFE
Born in Munich, Germany. Started speaking English at age 6.
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