Andus H. Brandt
1818 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
510.601.1150
andus@blackbird-designs.ws

Education
University of California, Berkeley, CA
B.A. in Architecture                                                                                                                                                                                                         1979
Transferred in 1966, left in 1968, resumed studies in 1978.
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
No Major declared                                                                                                                                                                                                           1964 - 1966
Studies emphasized Physics, Mathematics and Languages.
Other (ongoing education)
Remodeling, Green Building Courses                                                                                                                                                                         1975 - Present
Remodeling Courses at Laney Community College and Owner Builder Center.
Classes with SFIA (San Francisco Institute of Architecture).
Areas of Concentration: Structures, Water Conservation, Community Building.

Design Experience
Blackbird Designs, Berkeley, CA
Architect – Full range of Residential & Commercial Architectural Services.                                                                                                       2000 - Present
Residential Designer – Residential Design and Drafting Services.                                                                                                                      1987 - 2000
Planned house remodels & drafted permit drawings. Built marketing campaign.
Owner Builder Consulting Service, Berkeley, CA
Designer – Developed designs and contract documents for residential clients.                                                                                                1983 - 1992
Berkeley Unified School District, Berkeley, CA
Draftsman – Measured & drafted all major BUSD buildings for computerization project, coordinating with two other draftspersons.   1989 - 1990
Glen Jarvis, Architect, Berkeley, CA                                                                                                                                                                              1983
Draftsman – Drafted residential remodels.
Curtis Burbick, Architect, Berkeley, CA                                                                                                                                                                        1980 - 1983
Draftsman – Drafted & designed residential remodels.

Awards
Special Commendation from Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association: Victorian House remodel + addition.                                       2002
2835 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA.

Construction Experience
Northern California Land Trust, Berkeley/Oakland, CA
Supervisor of Volunteers                                                                                                                                                                                               1994 - 1998
Supervised volunteers in all-day work parties, rehabilitating houses. Recruited and assigned volunteer work crews.
Did plan revisions.
Johnson & Pedersen, General Contractors
Lead Carpenter                                                                                                                                                                                                                 1984 - 1985
Remodeled commercial and residential structures. Assisted in design decisions.
Blackbird Carpentry & Design
Carpenter                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1975 - 1984
Performed framing & finish work, deck design & construction, electrical and plumbing work. Developed marketing strategies
and advertising campaign.

Teaching Experience
Building Education Center, Berkeley, CA
Instructor                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1993 - Present
Theory and practicum: drywall, design/drafting, deck/fence building, plan reading, attic conversion, house raising.
Owner Builder Center, Berkeley, CA
Instructor                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1983 - 1992
Theory and practicum: drywall, design/drafting, deck/fence building.
Oakland Citizens’ Committee for Urban Renewal
Assistant Planner                                                                                                                                                                                                            1979 - 1980
Planned apprenticeship program for renovating old buildings in City of Oakland.

Expert Wintess
Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center
Research on As-Built Conditions                                                                                                                                                                                 2009
Deposition and Trial Testimony: None to date

Community Service Presentations
Free Presentations at Oakland Public Library
Your Dream Remodel: Getting Started                                                                                                                                                                       2009

Memberships

• Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility, NorCal Chapter
• Small Firm Forum, Oakland
• Emerging Green Builders
• PassivHaus
  

Languages

• English – native language
• Spanish – speak fluently and read/write with proficiency
• German – speak, read, and write with basic competence.