Resume

Below is a detailed description of my experience, skills, credentials, and body of professional work. If you have any questions or would like further information, please reach out and contact me.

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Experience

Chief Architect

  • BEAT Experimental Atelier of Technology
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2019
  • Present

Founder of a an AEC startup that works at the intersection of the built environment, technology, and design.

  • Developed automation scripts for data processing and early-stage design.
  • Designed an expandable, modular infill residential building.

Consultant

  • Arup
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2016
  • 2019

Interdisciplinary designer for architectural acoustics, mechanical noise and vibration control, and audiovisual design, including aviation, office fitout, performing arts, recording facilities, and education.

  • Established acoustic and audiovisual performance requirements.
  • Conducted site measurements and analysis for acoustics and AV systems.
  • Conducted engineering analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration control.
  • Documented and reported results of acoustics and AV engineering / analysis for use in interdisciplinary building design teams.
  • Coordinated recommendations across interdisciplinary design teams.
  • Oversaw implementation of recommendations in project documents.
  • Prepared project bid documents for AV; oversaw coordination, bidding.
  • Conducted construction administration for AV and acoustics.
  • Developed, extended computer programs for acoustic and AV analysis.
  • Implemented the design for an in-house spatial audio laboratory

Acoustician

  • Sparling / Stantec
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2014
  • 2016

Consultant for architectural acoustics, community and environmental noise control, and mechanical noise and vibration control. Project types included plant facilities, education, health care, residences, office fitouts, performing arts, laboratory, and aviation-related urban planning.

  • Assessed and documented environmental impact of projects due to noise.
  • Established acoustic performance requirements as part of design team.
  • Conducted site measurements and analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration.
  • Conducted engineering analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration control.
  • Prepared documentation and reports of the results of acoustics engineering and analysis for use in interdisciplinary building design teams.
  • Coordinated recommendations with team throughout the design process.
  • Conducted construction administration for acoustics.

Acoustics Support Specialist

  • Westlake Reed Leskosky
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 2012
  • 2014

In-house acoustic specialist for interdisciplinary architectural and engineering firm. Project types included education, performing arts, historic renovation, health care, hospitality, residences, office fitouts, and museums.

  • Conducted community and environmental noise control, architectural acoustics, and mechanical noise and vibration control.
  • Assessed and documented environmental impact of projects due to noise.
  • Established acoustic performance requirements as part of an interdisciplinary project team.
  • Conducted site measurements and analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration.
  • Conducted engineering analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration control.
  • Documented results of acoustics engineering and analysis for dissemination for external clients.
  • Coordinated recommendations across the design team and oversaw their implementation in project documents and construction.
  • Developed in-house acoustic resources, including testing methodologies, spreadsheets, and design details.

Consultant

  • Siebein Associates
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 2007
  • 2009

Consultant for architectural acoustics, community and environmental noise, and mechanical noise and vibration control. Project types included education, performing arts, firearms ranges, historic preservation, health care, hospitality, residences, mixed-use noise control, office fitouts, and museums.

  • Established acoustic performance requirements for projects as part of an interdisciplinary project team.
  • Conducted site measurements and analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration.
  • Conducted engineering analysis for acoustics, noise, and vibration control in buildings.
  • Prepared documentation of the results of acoustics engineering and analysis for dissemination for external clients.
  • Prepared auralizations to communicate acoustic impacts of design decisions to design teams.

Intern Architect

  • HuntonBrady Architects
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2004
  • 2007

Architectural design professional in an architecture firm on many projects. Project types included healthcare, educational, worship, office / commercial, mixed-use, and institutional.

  • Prepared design documentation for projects in all stages of design.
  • Conducted master planning analysis.
  • Conducted code analyses and review.
  • Organized and participated in design charettes with project stakeholders to establish design goals.
  • Developed design and construction documents.
  • Developed building programs for educational and corporate facilities.
  • Developed 3D models and visualizations for a wide variety of project types.

Volunteer Experience

Co-Chair, Urban Design Forum

  • AIA Seattle
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2019
  • Present

Organizer of professional events for education of architects.

  • Organized lectures and talks around urban design issues.
  • Created and organized a design competition to explore incremental transit-oriented development.

Treasurer

  • Mountlake Terrace Community Founation
  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 2017
  • Present

Treasurer and co-founder of 501(c)3 nonprofit.

  • Develop community programs and research grant applications for funding.
  • Monitor implementation of grant money for community projects.

Evergreen Playfield Representative

  • Neighborhood Parks Improvement Subcommittee
  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 2016
  • Present

Representative member for Evergreen Playfield.

  • Report and advise on park conditions
  • Advise on park improvements.

Vice Chair

  • Town Center Task Force
  • Mountlake Terrace, WA
  • 2018
  • 2019

Vice-Chair of the committee established to rezone central Mountlake Terrace for transit-oriented development.

  • Provided procedural guidance, review, and comment on rezoning.
  • Reviewed and commented on planning analyses and documentation.
  • Provided guidance on public participation, public notice, and outreach during the rezone process.

Vice President

  • Acoustical Society of America, Cascadia Chapter
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2016
  • 2018

Organizer for professional events in a local cross-disciplinary sceintific research organziation.

  • Organize events related to acoustics.
  • Support professional development of researchers and practitioners.

Emerging Practice Areas Committee Member

  • AIA Cleveland
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 2012
  • 2013

Co-founded a group dedicated to non-traditional practice areas with other AIA Cleveland members..

Credentials

Registered Architect (RA)

    • Expires 2022

    WA #11657

    Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

      • Expires 2021

      Industry-standard credential for audiovisual systems design.

      Acoustical Society of America, Full Member

      • Expires 2021

      Full member of national multi-disciplinary scientific organization of acoustics experts.

      LEED AP (Legacy)

        • No Expiration

        Industry-standard sustainable building design credential.

        Education

        Master of Science in Architectural Studies, Acoustics

        • University of Florida
        • Gainesville, FL

        Professional degree in architecture. Took credits including:

        • Architectural acoustics
        • Statistical analysis
        • Transportation planning
        • Urban planning courses
        • Served as graduate teaching assistant for environmental technology.

        Master's thesis, conducted jointly with the urban planning department: Soundscape Mapping Method. Developed a novel method of noise mapping. Developed software to analyze audio recordings synchronized with calibrated audio measurements and software-generated noise maps to create a GIS-based acoustic analysis tool.

        Master of Architecture

        • University of Florida
        • Gainesville, FL

        Every Friday morning, for the past three months, I've posted the official list of Starfleet personnel killed, wounded or missing in the war. It's become something of a grim ritual around here. Not a week goes by that someone doesn't find the name of a loved one, a friend or an acquaintance on that damned list. I've grown to hate Fridays.

        • Architectural and urban design studios
        • Technical architectural knowledge and professional practice
        • Architectural acoustics
        • Urban planning
        • Served as graduate teaching assistant for architectural theory.

        Master's thesis, conducted jointly with the urban planning department: Designing Urban Systems. Used GIS analysis and transit-oriented criteria to develop an incremental zoning code for resturcturing Orlando, Florida towards a pedestrian and transit oriented urban fabric.

        Bachelor of Design, Architecture

        • University of Florida
        • Gainesville, FL

        Pre-professional bachelor's degree in architecture. Studies included:

        • Architectural design
        • Architectural theory and history
        • Technical architecture courses, including environmental technology and building means and methods
        • Environmental science
        • Business courses (economics, management)
        • Language courses, including Vietnamese and Italian
        • One semester conducted abroad in Vicenza, Italy

        Skills

        General skills

          • Architecture

          • Acoustics

          • Web design

          • Analysis

        Computer software

          • AutoCAD

          • QGIS / ArcGIS

          • Inkscape / InDesign

          • Rhino3D

          • Photoshop / GIMP

          • Bluebeam

          • SoundPlan

          • CATT Acoustic

          • CADNA-A

          • EASE/EARS

          • Revit

          • Audacity

        Buildings skills

          • Architecture

          • Acoustics

          • Web design

          • Analysis

        Programming languages

          • Matlab

          • C#

          • Python

          • JavaScript

          • Grasshopper

          • HTML/CSS

        Spoken languages

          • English

          • Spanish

        Awards

        Newman Award

        • Acoustical Society of America
        • 2012

        Award for excellence in acoustics

        Publications and Lectures

        Publications

        The Graceful Death of Buildings
        • ARCADE Magazine
        • Bettcher, A.
        • June 2020
        A proposed method of data collection and analysis for soundscape-based noise evaluation
        • Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 130(4)
        • Bettcher, A.; Siebien, G.
        • October 2011
        Modeling soundscapes: A process of analysis by anticipated sonic content
        • Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 129(4)
        • Bettcher, A.; Siebien, G.
        • April 2011
        Soundscape versus long-term average methods of noise mapping
        • Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 128(4)
        • Bettcher, A.; Siebien, G.
        • October 2010
        Case study of the acoustical analysis for three leadership in energy and environmental design for school applications
        • Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 124(4)
        • Robinson, T.; Siebein, G.; Bettcher, A.; Jones, C.
        • November 2008
        Experiments to develop soundscape design methods
        • Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 124(4)
        • Siebein, G.; Fisher, J.; Bettcher, A.; Robinson, T.
        • November 2008

        Lectures

        Urbanizing the Suburbs
        • AIA Seattle
        • 2018

        Co-panelist on a discussion of suburban community redevelopment.

        Building Acoustics Overview and Practice
        • Kent State University
        • 2013

        Overview of building acoustics and review of practice for environmental technology students.