Yohannes Abebe

About Yohannes Abebe

I have over ten years of design experience spanning concept development, construction documentation, and project closeout. My work includes large, ground-up speculative lab and office buildings, tenant improvements, and renovations in the Science & Technology and Government/Military sectors, as well as K-12 educational facilities and design-build projects, including custom homes, multifamily, and mixed-use developments.I hold a Master of Architecture (M.Arch I) from UCLA School of Architecture and Urban Design and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado Boulder.I’m passionate about integrating sustainability, computational design, and innovative construction strategies into every project. I actively explore ways to leverage computational workflows, parametric design, and automation to improve efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making in architecture. As the Young and Emerging Professionals Chair for the American Institute of Architects San Diego (AIASD), I also engage in leadership and networking initiatives that foster innovation in the local design community.I bring adaptability, strong communication, and a team-oriented mindset to every project. I focus on fostering collaboration, leveraging innovative tools and workflows, and guiding projects from concept to completion in a way that maximizes creativity, efficiency, and real-world impact.Specialties/ Skills- Building Information Modeling (BIM)- Computational Design and Machine Learning- Rendering/ Animation- Digital Fabrication- Digital Graphic Design and VisualizationSoftware:3D - Autodesk (Revit, AutoCAD, Maya, 3ds Max)- Rhino NURBS Modeling/ Grasshopper- ArchiCAD - SketchUp2D/ Graphics/ Rendering - Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash- Rendering tools (Enscape, Lumion, V-Ray)- Microsoft Office Package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookDigital Fabrication - CNC router, SURFCAM, RhinoCAM, 3D Printer, Laser Cutter

Experience

1. Project Coordinator

   Architects Mosher Drew

   Jan 2025 — Present · San Diego, US

   Driving successful architectural projects from concept through construction by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with building codes and DSA requirements, and delivering high-quality design documentation. Skilled in construction administration, project scheduling, and integrating engineering disciplines to maintain project accuracy and efficiency. Committed to fostering collaboration, optimizing workflows, and supporting project leadership to achieve design excellence.

Education

• 3M futureLab UCLA - Munich

  Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture and Urban Design

  2012 — 2012

• UCLA

  M.Arch, Architecture

  2010 — 2013

• University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

  Certificate, University of Colorado Business Intensive Certificate (CUBIC)

  2007 — 2007

• AIA California Emerging Professionals Leadership Academy

  Certificate , Emerging Professionals Leadership

• University of Colorado Boulder

  B.ENVD with high honors, Architecture

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Architectures
• 3d Visualization
• Laser Cutting
• Submittals
• Sustainable Design
• Design Research
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Revit
• Vray
• Architectural Design
• Urban Design
• Bim
• Rhino
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Model Making
• Rendering
• Autocad
• Architecture
• Cad
• 3d Studio Max