Dean Burgess, AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect at PROOF Architecture LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Architect License - State of Washington
Washington State Department of LicensingJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT®)
Construction Specifications InstituteDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Building Safety Professional Member
International Code CouncilJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
NCARB
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)Jun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)Apr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Architect License - State of Montana
Montana Department of Labor & IndustryMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
LEED AP
U.S. Green Building Council
Experience
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PROOF Architecture LLC
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Architect
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Dec 2020 - Present
PROOF Architecture offers master planning and land use analysis in addition to full architectural services. Our expertise encompasses everything from luxury residential design to large-scale multi-family and commercial development to historic restoration and adaptive reuse. Expert in IBC, Fair Housing, and ADA compliance, PROOF Architecture streamlines the commercial design and construction management process. We are your City of Bozeman Development Review Committee and historic district experts. Combining design excellence and value-driven decision-making, we simplify the design and permitting process to bring your project online quickly and efficiently.
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Studio H Design Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Architect
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Jun 2012 - Dec 2020
• Principal in Charge leading a twelve-person team. Conducted oversight of firm operations, including team organization, time allocation, project scheduling, goal tracking, project recap and assessment. • Award-winning lead designer on flagship projects. Final review and approval of all design firm-wide. • Primary client liaison throughout sales, proposal, design, and execution. Lead contract negotiator and contract administrator. • Managed all areas of employee supervision, including annual reviews, constructive feedback, monitoring and follow-up. Demonstrated a strong history of mentorship and a passion for sharing knowledge. • Created and maintained all operational procedures, graphic standards, and templates. Managed QA/QC firm-wide for all deliverables. • Lead project representative at municipal and city commission meetings. Primary liaison with planning and building officials with a history of success obtaining complex and nonstandard entitlements. • Urban design work includes land use analysis, subdivision master planning, and commercial site design. • Architectural projects completed include luxury residential homes, commercial mixed-use, multi-family complexes, townhouse/condominium developments, and tenant improvements. • Technical expertise in all aspects of building science and building codes including IBC, IRC, IECC, and NFPA. Expert level knowledge of accessibility standards including ADAAG, ANSI 117.1, and the Fair Housing Act.
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Workbench Building + Design LLC
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Seattle, Washington
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Owner & Founder
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Nov 2008 - Jul 2012
• Founded and operated a full-service residential and commercial design-build general contracting firm. • Projects included residential additions, ADU's, kitchen and bath remodels, theater rooms, water damage diagnosis and repair, seismic retrofits, and weatherization systems. • Expertise in period correct historic renovation and adaptive reuse of Craftsman homes dating from 1890-1930. • Provided custom cabinetry and furniture-grade woodworking services. • Experienced in the permitting processes of the City of Seattle, King County, Whatcom County, Jefferson County, and Chelan County.
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SHKS Architects
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect In Training
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Apr 2008 - Nov 2008
• Design lead on commercial and residential projects including restaurants, tenant improvements, new homes, additions, and remodels. Responsibilities included the preparation of drawings, specifications and cost estimates. • Focused on energy efficient and sustainable building principles. • Designed commercial spaces including a coffee shop and tenant improvements. • Worked with the City of Seattle Department of Planning & Development to obtain building permits utilizing the municipal code for new construction and retrofits. • Designed and built SHKS Architects' office expansion, including the creation of a custom furniture system. • Documented and worked with historic Seattle structures and architectural styles.
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High Plains Architects, P.C.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect In Training
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Jan 2006 - Apr 2007
• Designed and managed a wide range of projects including single-family residences, apartment buildings, commercial tenant improvements, and financial and religious facilities. • Emphasis on historic preservation, adaptive reuse of turn-of-the-century historic structures, urban design, and green building strategies. • Gained familiarity with designing traditional cabin and country style residences as well as context-responsive contemporary Montana homes. • Designed and unified graphic formats for marketing materials, feasibility studies, and project proposals. Directed webpage redesign.
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Blue Mountain Homes
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Big Sky, Montana
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Lead Carpenter
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Dec 2004 - Dec 2005
• Framed and detailed high-end multi-story condos at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, MT. Erected heavy steel framing including multi-story moment frames. Finishes were of top quality rough sawn wood built in the heavy timber ‘log cabin’ style. • Framed and detailed high-end multi-story condos at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, MT. Erected heavy steel framing including multi-story moment frames. Finishes were of top quality rough sawn wood built in the heavy timber ‘log cabin’ style.
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City and Borough of Juneau
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Juneau, Alaska
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Architect In Training
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May 2004 - Aug 2004
• Assisted the city architect with project documentation, contractor correspondence, and specifications. • Designed several projects including a playground, office remodel, and the pathways and furnishings of a newly developed park. • Became familiar with standards and procedures at the local government level. • Assisted the city architect with project documentation, contractor correspondence, and specifications. • Designed several projects including a playground, office remodel, and the pathways and furnishings of a newly developed park. • Became familiar with standards and procedures at the local government level.
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High Tech Construction
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Bozeman, Montana
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Lead Carpenter
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Jun 2003 - Sep 2003
• Worked on large commercial projects including the remodel of the Montana State University Bookstore, the Rocky Mountain Surgical Center and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. • Built with commercial building methods including light gauge steel framing and commercial glass systems. Became familiar with IBC code requirements and commercial grade finishes. • Worked on large commercial projects including the remodel of the Montana State University Bookstore, the Rocky Mountain Surgical Center and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. • Built with commercial building methods including light gauge steel framing and commercial glass systems. Became familiar with IBC code requirements and commercial grade finishes.
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Authentic Montana Homes
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Ennis, Montana
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Lead Carpenter
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Jun 2002 - Sep 2002
• Worked on a custom log home built in the foothills of the Tobacco Root Mountains using 100-year-old slip-joint techniques. Each individual log was hand peeled and scribed to fit on-site. All framing lumber and trim was created on-site using a portable mill. No factory-milled lumber was used in the construction. • Assisted in the installation of a windmill and tracking solar panel which provided 100% of the electricity to create a fully off-the-grid home. • Worked on a custom log home built in the foothills of the Tobacco Root Mountains using 100-year-old slip-joint techniques. Each individual log was hand peeled and scribed to fit on-site. All framing lumber and trim was created on-site using a portable mill. No factory-milled lumber was used in the construction. • Assisted in the installation of a windmill and tracking solar panel which provided 100% of the electricity to create a fully off-the-grid home.
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High Tech Construction
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Billings, Montana
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Carpenter
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Jun 2001 - Sep 2001
• Learned carpentry skills in a large commercial building setting. Worked on tenant improvements and exterior modifications of high rise buildings and big box stores. • Learned carpentry skills in a large commercial building setting. Worked on tenant improvements and exterior modifications of high rise buildings and big box stores.
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Education
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Montana State University-Bozeman
Masters, Architecture -
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bachelor of Environmental Design, Architecture