Particulars of Practice: Sole practice based on providing environmentally sensitive architectural services for residential and small commercial projects. Projects to this date include residences, one of which has been part of the D.C. area Solar Homes Tour for the past several years, a beach house, additions (two in historic districts), and many renovation projects. Most projects have involved some aspect of sustainable solutions to the design.
Prior Professional Experience: Before starting my own practice, I spent 2 years doing commercial architectural/ interiors and another 4 years doing construction documents and construction administration for large commercial projects with The Weihe Partnership in Washington, D.C., 6 months doing contract work with Thomas Manion Architects doing custom residential projects, 3 months doing a high school renovation project with J.C. Burrey Architects in Hagerstown, MD, 2 years doing light commercial and townhouse design for Horowitz- Seigal in Silver Spring, MD, and two years doing historic renovation, light commercial and institutional projects with Colimore/Clarke Associates in Baltimore, MD.
Professional/ Educational History:
1997-present Private practice — Ned Poffenberger, AIA — Architecture & Art
2014 Architect License from State of Maryland
1995-2001 Independent Contract Architect – JC BurreyArchitects, Thomas Manion Architects, and
the Weihe Design Group Interiors Dept.
1993 Architect License from State of Virginia
1992 Architect License from District of Columbia
1990-94 Project Architect with The Weihe Partnership, Washington, DC
1988-90 Intern Architect with Horowitz-Seigal in Silver Spring, MD
1985-87 Intern Architect with Colimore/Clarke Associates, Baltimore, MD
1985 Master of Architecture Degree from Virginia Tech
1984-86 Shop Monitor for wood studio at School of Architecture
1981 Bachelor of Art Degree in Fine Art from Towson State Univ., Balt., MD
1979-80 Sculpture Studio Assistant for wood and metal sculpture studio
1979 Bachelor of Art Degree in Physics, minors in Mathematics and Fine Art from Towson State
Univ., Baltimore, MD
1975-77 Cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
Scholastic Awards: Awards include Department Scholarships at both Towson State and Virginia Tech, 1983 Energy + Design Competition, 1980 Craft Award for a wood sculpture at Towson State Art Dept., 1975 Purchase Award at Washington County Art Show for a pencil drawing, a Letter of Commendation at West Point for my contribution to a renovation project for the Student Union Building and its grounds, and the Principles Award for top student/athlete at North Hagerstown High School for 1975.
Licensing:
Registered Architect, State of Maryland,
Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Virginia,
Registered Architect, District of Columbia,
NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Memberships:
Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Virginia Society of the AIA
AIA Committee on the Environment
Northern Virginia AIA Small Practice Committee
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
Virginia Housing and the Environment
U.S. Green Building Council