Education
Master of Architecture with distinction / 2005
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Architecture / 2003
University of Michigan
Associates in Applied Science
Architectural Technology with distinction / 2001
Ferris State University
Affiliations
AIA Small Firm Exchange / 2022 to present
Passive House Institute / 2020 to present
Illinois Green Alliance Programs Committee / 2018 to present
ILFI Member / 2018 to present
Illinois Green Alliance Member / 2018 to present
Chicago Registered Energy Professional / 2017
ASLA Member / 2015 to present
IIDA Member / 2014 to present
NCIDQ Certificate / 2014
Licensed Architect / State of Indiana / 2013
Licensed Architect / State of Michigan / 2013
Spark Mentor Program / 2012-2018
NCARB Certificate / 2012
Licensed Architect / State of Illinois / 2012
CSI Construction Document Technologist / 2012
AIA Member / 2012 to present
Chicago ACE Mentor Program / 2006-2017
Team Leader 2011-2014
Associate Board Member 2012-2017
LEED AP BD&C / 2006
AIAS Member / 1999-2003
Technical Skills
Bluebeam / Newforma / BIM360
Experienced at using a variety of management and coordination tools to aide in the documentation, coordination, and construction process
Revit
Experienced developing projects from conceptual design through construction documents and knowledgeable in family creation and manipulation. I have served team roles as model manager and BIM coordinator.
Auto CAD
Experienced developing projects in both 2d and 3d at all phases using Auto CAD and ADT.
SketchUp / Enscape / V-Ray
Experienced in utilizing SketchUp as a design tool to quickly explore ideas and facilitate a design discussion. Knowledgeable in utilizing plug-ins to increase efficiency and maximize presentation quality.
Rhino / Grasshopper
Experienced using Rhino during conceptual design to rapidly manage and manipulate multiple concepts and to develop 3d imagery.
Adobe Suite
Have used tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Flash to translate concepts and communicate project information.
Physical Modeling
Experienced in creating models to accurately represent a project, and diagrammatic models to facilitate workshops and illustrate concepts utilizing many types of materials, technology, and integration of 3D printed components.
Publications
2023 - G-Pod Americas project featured on “The Build Show”
“Custom PreFab, Off Grid – futuristic housing!” released 2/24/23
2017 - “Maintaining Design Intent Through Construction"
DLRGroup.com/Insights
2014 - “Booker T. Washington STEM Academy:
2013 James D. MacConnell Award"
CEFPI Educational Facility Planner
2013 - “MacConnell Award Winner"
School Planning & Management
2010 - “School on the Prairie”
thethirdteacherplus.com
2010 - “Imagine Like a Child: Carrie Busey
Elementary School Student Design Workshop”
The-Third-Teacher.com
2010 - “Viva La Food Revolution!”
thethirdteacherplus.com
2009 - “Designing the New STEM Academy at
Booker T. Washington Elementary School”
thethirdteacherplus.com
2007 - “A New High School: Natrona County
School District, Wyoming”
Architectural Record, original renderings
2006 - Northwest Community Hospital renderings
featured in internal NCH publication
Honors
2023 - American Institute of Architects Small Firm Exchange
Illinois State Representative to AIA National
2021 - Outstanding Volunteer
Illinois Green Alliance
2020 - Mentee: Bridge 11 Mentorship Program
American Institute of Architects: Chicago
2020 - Best of Houzz for Service
Houzz.com
2017 - Co-Chair of the 2018 Tours Committee for the
USGBC Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
2013 - NanaWall Photo Story Contest - Best Education
Carrie Busey Elementary School
2013 - CEFPI - Dr. James D. MacConnell Award Winner
Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
2013 - Learning by Design - Citation of Excellence Award
Carrie Busey Elementary School
2012 - Illinois Association of School Boards - Award of Distinction
Carrie Busey Elementary School
2012 - William W. Caudill Citation for Design Excellence
Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
2011 - Illinois Association of School Boards - Award of Distinction
Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
2009 - Learning by Design - Citation of Excellence Award
Clifton Hunter High School
2005 - Student Merit Award
Association of Licensed Architects
2005 - Ghana Spring Studio, Ghana, West Africa
Prof. James Chaffers FAIA
2005 - Thesis Show 2005
“Urban Ripples of the Green Network”
2005 - Annual Student Show 2005
“A Hospital in Bombay”
2004 - Oslo Spring Studio, Oslo, Norway
Prof. Kristine Synnes
2004 - Annual Student Show 2004
“A Rest Stop on M-14”
2003 - Annual Student Show 2003
“University of Michigan Fine Arts Museum”
2003 - Best Presentation, First Annual Design Charette
University of Michigan, “Aperture”
2002 - Honorable Mention, Annual Student Show 2002
“Law Library Scholar Space”
Experience
Jason Meyering Architecture, LLC
June 2018 to present
Chicago, Illinois
Having worked for some of the greatest architecture firms with some of the greatest architects and mentors in Chicago, 2018 became the year to begin my own practice. With more than 14 years’ experience, the support of my professional connections, and a new economy connecting individual thinkers, designers, and makers in new and collaborative ways, my practice seeks to nurture those experiences and relationships into functional and beautiful architecture. Focusing on residential, commercial, and educational architecture, my work seeks to articulate the harmony between living, working, and learning with architecture.
DLR Group
November 2014 to May 2018
Chicago, Illinois
During my time with DLR Group I worked as lead designer and lead project architect with a multi-office team to develop a new 1,200 student middle school, and project manager for several education facility master plans for several large school districts. I have become a K-12 design resource for the region and helped win projects locally to expand the K-12 market in the Chicago area.
OWP/P | Cannon Design
January 2006 to October 2014
Chicago, Illinois
At OWP/P | Cannon Design I had the opportunity to work in the healthcare, retail, and education markets. Focusing most of my time on K-12 and higher education projects. My role evolved from intern to associate architect with responsibilities as a project architect and project designer.
Henry Kowalewski and Associates AIA
May 2002 to December 2005
Ann Arbor, Michigan
During this three year period I worked full time during the summer and part time during the school year while I was completing my undergraduate and master of architecture degrees. I had the opportunity to work on a variety of single family residential, commercial, and light industrial projects.
FSU: Ed Neill, University Architect
May 2001 to August 2001
Big Rapids, Michigan
While completing my education at Ferris State I had the opportunity to work for the university architect. I helped coordinate the final phases of the new library by Gwathmey Siegel, and I was responsible for the site development of paths and stairways throughout campus completing the campus master plan to integrate the new library.