Design, technology,
and everything
in between.

I'm Justin — an architectural student based in Wilmington, NC with a passion for design, emerging technology, and where the two meet. Working toward a future in Architectural Technology and AI-driven design.

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About me

At the intersection of design and technology.

I'm Justin, a CAD Drafting student at the College of Lake County with a growing interest in Architectural Technology and the role AI plays in shaping how we design and build spaces. I'm drawn to the places where technical precision meets creative vision.

My path is still being drawn — but it's pointed toward a future where I can blend architectural knowledge, software fluency, and emerging AI tools to do work that actually matters.

CAD Drafting

College of Lake County · Currently enrolled

Future focus: Architectural Technology with AI integration in architectural software and design.

Skills & Tools

AI / LLMs HTML CSS JavaScript CAD Drafting AutoCAD learning Revit learning

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Architectural blueprints and design tools
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Selected work

Projects I'm building.

Architectural design project
CAD Drafting Design

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CAD Drawing

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AI project
AI

AI Experiment

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Background

Where I've been.

Education and milestones along the path toward architectural technology and AI-driven design.

Now

CAD Drafting

Enrolled

College of Lake County

Developing technical drafting skills and foundational design knowledge. Building toward a transfer into Architectural Technology.

CAD Drafting Technical Drawing Design Fundamentals
Next

Architectural Technology

Planned

Future studies

Planning to focus on the integration of AI into architectural software and design workflows — where tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and generative AI converge.

AutoCAD Revit AI Integration
Experience

Custom A/V Design & Installation

15+ years

Residential & Commercial

Designed and installed custom A/V systems across new-build homes and commercial spaces. Work regularly involved reading and contributing to architectural drawings in coordination with contractors and project teams.

Architectural Drawings System Design Project Coordination

Let's build something together.

Whether it's a collaboration, an opportunity, or just a conversation about design, technology, and where they're headed — I'd love to connect.

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