Architecture

B. Glowiak has been licensed as an architect since 1980.

Work shown graphically below, through renderings and photos was accomplished with B. Glowiak working as Project Architect.  Unless indicated otherwise, resume information listed prior to the late 1980's and later work not shown graphically represents effort in support or administrative roles.

Projects shown are representative, depicting a sampling of work accomplished to date and does not present a total picture of all the effort since gaining licensure.  The work presented is also a measure of the modest opportunity gained and does not necessarily represent the extent of potential ability.

Environment

• The green building Construction Content commitment organization -- gbCCco.

B. Glowiak in the interest of affirming the continued viability of A/E licensed professionals founded an organization that places licensing first when considering the incorporation of green building technologies within the ever expanding built environment -- for more information visit: http://www.greenbuildorg.blogspot.com/

• Imagine ...

Imagine using photovoltaic solar energy in your backyard to extract hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, from your well water and then using the hydrogen to power your fuel-cell automobile while at the same time channeling a portion of the hydrogen to your Bloom Box transformer to provide electricity for your home.  The video at the following link shows just how close science is to achieving this possibility. The by-product of using hydrogen is water ... more fuel, who would have thought.  Combined with synthetic oils for lubrication ... the possibilities are endless.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/making-stuff-cleaner.html

Pass the thought on to all who might be interested.

Innovation

• Windows, specifically glass per square foot is the greatest source of energy loss related to conditioned spaces.

Combining dual pane technology with photovoltaic films and coatings presents the potential of improving, through radiant intervention, the insulation value of glazing systems.  B. Glowiak, patent pending, is seeking research and development assistance for refinement of this concept.

• Sun Screen and Solar Glean.

B. Glowiak researched this concept in the early 1970's.  Based on the thought that form and function produces unity, the intent is to minimize direct sun penetration while maximizing photovoltaic collection and effects through meticulous application of solar azimuth and altitude data for a specific location and orientation.  A result of this investigation was modeled and is graphically displayed below.  With Ann Arbor, Michigan as the target location, notice the indirect lighting established for the interior cube envelope.  While the total concept has never been applied, detail aspects have been incorporated by B. Glowiak in various projects throughout his career.

Interests & Provocations

Looking to origins and basic ingredients at the very foundation of existence -- focus, curvature, rotation and induction are identified as potentially instrumental in the cosmic force we refer to as gravity.

B. Glowiak is exploring this possibility -- visit:  http://www.gravitystructure.blogspot.com/

Baseball has been a welcome distraction from everyday problems and responsibilities since the end of the American Civil War.

To see an interpretation of this interest -- visit:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUmikJZr5kc

In Bay City Michigan at a small park with antebellum roots, recently, each summer, baseball has returned as it was originally imagined. Watch carefully and see if you can catch a glimpse of Civil War Captain Abner Doubleday, Shoeless Joe, Babe Ruth and possibly Ty Cobb the Georgia Peach. On occasion Abe Lincoln has been known to appear. Next summer Ernie Harwell and Sparky Anderson are sure to be present.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUmikJZr5kc

Leaders & Best

• B. Glowiak is a 1974 graduate of the University of Michigan, College of Architecture, Ann Arbor, MI
• State of Michigan Licensed Architect since 1980

Resume

Highlights of Qualifications:

• State of Michigan Licensed Architect
• Founder of gbCCco - green building Construction Content commitment organization
• Proficient with building design CSI specification format
• Proficient with CAD and BIM computer aided design primarily utilizing AutoCAD format
• Certified for Planning and Designing Functional R & D Facilities
• MIOSHA certified for construction site construction administration

Relevant Skills and Accomplishments:

• Management
• A/E construction industry standard contracts and conditions
• Specialization: Industrial Manufacturing Buildings, Multi-Purpose Facilities, Laboratory and Research Development, Office Buildings.
• Experienced with MBC, IBC, ADA, NFPA and all current building codes
• Proficient with A/E business progression and development computer systems
• Founder of gbCCco - green building Construction Content commitment organization dedicated to green building construction technology

Computers:

• Proficient in 3d project planning and rendering
• BSD SpecLink for CSI specification development
• AutoCAD computer-aided-design and BIM application  

Planning:

Certification from the University of Wisconsin, Department of Engineering for Planning and Designing Functional R & D Facilities

Employment History:

• 09/2008 - 01/2010 Staff & Project Architect SSOE, Inc., Midland, MI
• 12/2005 - 09/2008 Contract Architect SSOE, Inc. through DCP, Inc., Fenton, MI
• 10/2004 - 12/2005 Architect Self-Employed, National City, MI
• 03/2001 - 10/2004 Project Architect Spicer Group, Inc., Saginaw, MI
• 01/1999 - 03/2001 Architect Self Employed, Bay City, MI
• 03/1993 - 01/1999 Project Architect MacMillan Associates, Inc., Bay City, MI

Education:

BS Architecture -- Licensed Architect

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Associates in Arts -- Academic Transfer

• Delta CC, University Center, MI

Associates in Architectural Technology

• Delta CC, University Center, MI

Clarifications & Updates

Response to sidebar artwork -- 26-November-2010:
(see above right)

Tall Ship artwork available.  Enter request with contact email at comments below.

Under Interests & Provocations -- 22-November-2010:

The gravity structure blog was elaborated upon to address objections received.

http://www.gravitystructure.blogspot.com/

Added to Interests & Provocations -- 11-November-2010:

Filmed & Produced by:  Benjamin C. Glowiak

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUmikJZr5kc

In Bay City Michigan at a small park with antebellum roots, recently, each summer, baseball has returned as it was originally imagined.  Watch carefully and see if you can catch a glimpse of Civil War Captain Abner Doubleday, Shoeless Joe, Babe Ruth and possibly Ty Cobb the Georgia Peach.  On occasion Abe Lincoln has been known to appear.  Next summer Ernie Harwell and Sparky Anderson are sure to be present.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUmikJZr5kc

(space holder for original posting clarifications & updates)