PROFILE
Bonnie E. Sangster-Holland, Architect
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | 2000
Licensed Architect C38976 | 2020
Certified Passive House Designer | 2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
Early Apprenticeships | The Hinterland (sustainable homesteading, Mendocino County) | Van Atta Associates (Landscape Architecture, Santa Barbara) | Behnisch & Behnisch Architeckten (Stuttgart, Germany) | Cearnal Associates (Architecture, Santa Barbara)
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate | 1999-2005
Peikert Group Architects (PGA) | 2005-2013 | foundations of architectural practice, design development and the entitlement and permitting process
RRM Design Group (merged with PGA) | 2013-2018 | project manager, responsible for the preparation of construction documents and construction administration of significant multi-family projects
Manson-Hing Architects | 2019 | custom residential projects
Bevyhouse | 2020 | prefabricated (factory-built modular) housing
BESHDA | 2021 | started private practice
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Conceptual & schematic design, site and space-planning | translating ideas, program and project criteria into architectural form; communicating designs through drawings
Design development | approaching design as an iterative process; listening and observing; sketching; revising; problem solving
Entitlements & Permit Process | zoning and building code compliance
Construction Documentation | preparing and coordinating detailed plans and specifications for project bidding and construction
Project Management | tracking project scope, schedule, and budget at every stage of the project
Visualization | three-dimensional modeling and computer rendering
Technical expertise | applying building science; furthering research in construction and materials; integrating systems and design for efficiency, comfort, and health
Construction Administration | serving as Owner's agent during construction; providing observation and information to facilitate project delivery and carry out the project intent
GOALS
Design elegant, compact, resilient dwellings that connect people with nature
Create affordable housing and mixed-use options for car-free living and working
Build net-zero projects
Incorporate natural building materials in projects