John engages with the design, development, and construction of complex projects through the use of new digital technologies such as 3d printing, robotic milling, and CNC milling. His work engages with historical restoration, affordable rental properties, and sustainable design through fusing historical practices and new technological strategies.
John started off as a student at Hudson Valley Community College, quickly grasping construction technology before transferring to Cornell. John’s blended approach has awarded him the Morris Scholarship, allowing him to photograph the history of Roman concrete dome construction, as well as the William Moose Scholarship which covered his last year of study. As a researcher at the Robotic Construction Laboratory, he led a paper on the innovative use of sand as a removable support material for concrete 3d printing. His research has been acknowledged in Construction Robotics, eCAADe, and the Cornell Atkinson Award.
His thesis, Digital Gothic, blended computer programming and gothic construction practices to create a method of re-roofing Notre Dame without formwork, screws, glues, or nails. His work on reviving historical cultural aesthetics through computational design strategies has been published several times, including Cornell’s Association volume 11.
John is currently studying for the ARE, having completed 25% of his AXP hours.
