Software

[A = Advanced, P = Proficient, B = Basic]

3D Modeling/ CAD:
Rhino + Grasshopper [A]
Sketchup [P]
AutoCAD [P]

BIM:
Revit [A]
Navisworks [P]
Revizto [P]

Programming:
Python [P]
C++ [B]
KUKA Robot Language [P]

Visualization:
Adobe Illustrator [A]
Adobe InDesign [A]
Adobe Photoshop [P]
VRay [P]
Enscape [P]

Climate Analysis:
Ladybug [P]
Climate Studio [P]
Eddy [B]

Structural Analysis:
Karamba [P]
Sofistik [B]

Form Finding:
Kangaroo [A]
RhinoVault [P]

Optimization:
Opossum [A]
Goat [P]
Octopus [P]
Galapagos [P]

Agent Based Modeling:
ABxM Platform [P]

Data Visualization:
Matplotlib [B]
MATLAB [B]

Data Science:
Pandas [B]
Numpy [B]

Machine Learning:
Scikit-Learn [B]
Tensorflow [B]

Dev. Environments:
Visual Studio [P]
Spyder [P]
KUKA.Workvisual [P]

Productivity:
Google Workspace [A]
Office Suite [P]

Fabrication

6 Axis Robotics:
Operation of a Robot Cell
Online/Offline Programming
Custom End Effectors

3D Printing:
FDM, SLS

Timber Methods:
CNC Milling
Vacuum Lamination
Robotic Bending

Fiber Methods:
Robotic Filament Winding

Behavioral Methods:
Arduino
Sensor-Actuated Feedback
MQTT Communication

Education

Master of Science in Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH) | University of Stuttgart
10/2020 - 10/2022 | Stuttgart, Germany

Thesis: Hybrid-Active Winding: A novel filament winding approach leveraging an embedded bent timber frame

Studio: Performative Morphology: development of a flexible, multi-purpose, multi-story mass timber building system

Areas of Study: Computational Design, Digital Fabrication, Behavioral Fabrication, Architectural Biomimetics, Natural Material Systems

Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, Minor in Math (cum laude) | University of California, Los Angeles
09/2013 - 06/2017 | Los Angeles, California

Experience

Designer/ Fabricator | Akademie Schloss Solitude
06/2022 - 07/2022 | Stuttgart, Germany

Collaborated on the design and fabrication of a wound Flax Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer (NFRP) installation for the Schloss Solitude Summer Festival.

Architectural Assistant I | Public Works Bureau of Architecture
06/2018 - 09/2020 | San Francisco, CA

Collaborated on design, BIM modeling & coordination, construction documents, graphics, client engagement, and community outreach for Library Projects. Worked with BIM Manager to improve Revit documentation standards and implement new coordination tools.

Architectural Design Trainee | Public Works Bureau of Architecture
09/2017 - 06/2018 | San Francisco, CA

Collaborated on design, BIM modeling, construction documents, construction administration, client engagement, and community outreach for Navigation Centers (Homeless Housing). Advanced office design knowledge and practices with the Design Committee.

Architectural Intern | 361 Architecture
08/2017 - 09/2017 | Sausalito, CA

Wrote blog posts, did content management, and coordinated permits for residential projects.

Architectural Intern | Hobstetter Architecture
07/2014 - 08/2014 | San Francisco, California

Developed graphic design for company branding and documents, researched new project opportunities.

Publications

Pittiglio, A., Simpson, A., Costalonga, V., and Dahy, H. “Fibrx Rocking Chair: Design and Application of Tailored Timber as an Embedded Frame for Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (NFRP) Coreless Winding.” Polymers 15 (2023).

Certifications

KUKA Robot programming I | KUKA College
2021 | Augsburg, Germany

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training | Corepower Yoga
2016 | Los Angeles, California

Continuing Education

Nonlinear Dynamics Course | Complexity Explorer, Santa Fe Institute
Ongoing | Online

Advancements in Architectural Geometry Conference (AAG)
2023 | Stuttgart, Germany

Fractals and Scaling Course | Complexity Explorer, Santa Fe Institute
2023 | Online

Monterey Design Conference (MDC)
2019 | Monterey, California

Advanced Revit Training | SF Public Works
2019 - San Francisco, California