David W.
Architectural technician
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Profile Overview
A seasoned Architectural Technician with a decade of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare projects. Masters the gap between design vision and buildable reality—producing precise technical drawings, detailed 3D models, and high-quality renders. Works comfortably at all RIBA / ARB stages, from concept coordination to construction documentation and on-site problem solving.
Core Technical Skills
· Technical Drawings: Expert in detailed construction drawings, floor plans
· 3D Modelling & BIM: Advanced proficiency in Revit, ArchiCAD and SketchUp, . Manages clash detection, model federation, and family/object creation.
· Rendering & Visualization: Photorealistic renderings using ,Twinmotion, and V-Ray. Produces walkthroughs, sun studies, and material mockups.
· Technical Documentation: Schedules (doors, windows, finishes), specifications, site inspection reports, and tender packages. Coordinates with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants.
Experience by Building Type
· Residential: Mixed-use towers, terraced refurbishments, custom homes — full drawing sets for planning and building control.
· Commercial: Offices, retail units, hospitality — fast-paced coordination with tight deadlines.
· Educational & Healthcare: Schools, clinics — strict focus on fire safety, acoustics, hygiene finishes, and DDA compliance.
· Industrial / Logistics: Warehouses with mezzanines — heavy emphasis on section details, structural grids, and loading bay layouts.
Key Strengths
· Bridges communication between architects, engineers, and contractors — catches clashes before site.
· Produces drawing packages that get permits approved on first submission.
· Keeps up with software updates and emerging workflows (e.g., point cloud to BIM, real-time rendering).
· Manages junior technicians, checks drawing quality, and maintains office standards.
Soft Skills
Methodical, deadline-driven, and detail-obsessed. Explains complex construction details to non-technical team members. Stays calm during late-stage changes and RFIs.
In short: The person the architect trusts to make it buildable — and make it look great on paper
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A seasoned Architectural Technician with a decade of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare projects. Masters the gap between design vision and buildable reality—producing precise technical drawings, detailed 3D models, and high-quality renders. Works comfortably at all RIBA / ARB stages, from concept coordination to construction documentation and on-site problem solving.
Core Technical Skills
· Technical Drawings: Expert in detailed construction drawings, floor plans
· 3D Modelling & BIM: Advanced proficiency in Revit, ArchiCAD and SketchUp, . Manages clash detection, model federation, and family/object creation.
· Rendering & Visualization: Photorealistic renderings using ,Twinmotion, and V-Ray. Produces walkthroughs, sun studies, and material mockups.
· Technical Documentation: Schedules (doors, windows, finishes), specifications, site inspection reports, and tender packages. Coordinates with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants.
Experience by Building Type
· Residential: Mixed-use towers, terraced refurbishments, custom homes — full drawing sets for planning and building control.
· Commercial: Offices, retail units, hospitality — fast-paced coordination with tight deadlines.
· Educational & Healthcare: Schools, clinics — strict focus on fire safety, acoustics, hygiene finishes, and DDA compliance.
· Industrial / Logistics: Warehouses with mezzanines — heavy emphasis on section details, structural grids, and loading bay layouts.
Key Strengths
· Bridges communication between architects, engineers, and contractors — catches clashes before site.
· Produces drawing packages that get permits approved on first submission.
· Keeps up with software updates and emerging workflows (e.g., point cloud to BIM, real-time rendering).
· Manages junior technicians, checks drawing quality, and maintains office standards.
Soft Skills
Methodical, deadline-driven, and detail-obsessed. Explains complex construction details to non-technical team members. Stays calm during late-stage changes and RFIs.
In short: The person the architect trusts to make it buildable — and make it look great on paper
Experience
- Architectural Technician Idiom archplanning · Full-time Jan 2015 – Present 11 yrs 4 mos Kenya I was part of a team to ensure smooth architectural drawings from conceptual to approval to site construction
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Joined: May 25, 2026
Last seen: May 25, 2026
Area of Expertise
3D Flythroughs
3D Rendering Services
3D Design Services
3D Architectural Rendering Services
ArchiCAD Design Services
3D Architectural Modeling
3D Interior Rendering
3D Presentation Design
Architectural Drawing Services
3D Exterior Rendering
3D Home Rendering
3D Residential Rendering
Architectural 3D Modeling
3D Floor Plan Design
2D to 3D Modeling
Architectural Detailing Services
2D Drawings and Floor Plans
Architectural Drafting Services
Photorealistic Rendering
3D Visualizer Services
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Swahili (Kiswahili) Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Ballito, South Africa