William M.
Architectural Designer / BIM Modeler
Asheville,
United States
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Skill pts: 5
2D & 3D Architectural Design
Architectural Design
Autodesk Revit
Timber Frame Design
Trimble SketchUp (Google)
About
I am an architectural designer, draftsman, and skilled craftsman with over 20 years of experience in residential design and construction.
A graduate of the American College of the Building Arts, I specialize in residential architecture, timber framing, traditional building systems, and historic preservation. My experience spans custom homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), prefabricated construction, and detailed architectural and construction drawings.
My background in hands-on building and woodworking gives me a practical understanding of how buildings are assembled, allowing me to bridge the gap between thoughtful design and real-world construction.
I am particularly passionate about American vernacular architecture and integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern design, technology, and building practices.
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A graduate of the American College of the Building Arts, I specialize in residential architecture, timber framing, traditional building systems, and historic preservation. My experience spans custom homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), prefabricated construction, and detailed architectural and construction drawings.
My background in hands-on building and woodworking gives me a practical understanding of how buildings are assembled, allowing me to bridge the gap between thoughtful design and real-world construction.
I am particularly passionate about American vernacular architecture and integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern design, technology, and building practices.
Experience
- Timber Frame Designer / Project Manager Timber Frame HQ · Full-time Jul 2026 – Present 3 mos North Carolina, USA Provides resources for timber frame construction. It offers proven plans for various structures, including customizable Ready-to-Raise™ timber frame kits with precision joinery. Custom design and engineering services are available. The business supplies downloadable plans, fasteners, pegs, finishes, and tools.
- Architectural / Timber Frame Designer McSwain Design Studio · Self-employed Feb 2014 – Present 12 yrs 8 mos NC, USA Specializing in architectural and timber frame design.
- Architectural Designer Timer Frame Horizons · Full-time Feb 2026 – Jul 2026 5 mos North Carolina, USA
- Architectural Pre-Fab Designer Compact Cottage · Full-time Oct 2023 – Feb 2026 2 yrs 4 mos Asheville, NC, USA
- Professor of Drafting American College of the Building Arts · Full-time Aug 2021 – May 2023 1 yrs 9 mos Charleston, SC, USA Taught architectural drafting, including traditional hand drafting, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Fusion.
- Drafting Teacher Chapel Hill High School · Full-time Aug 2014 – Jun 2021 6 yrs 10 mos Chapel Hill, NC, USA Taught the Architectural and Engineering Drafting programs at Chapel Hill High. Taught Hand Drafting, AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor.
- Timber Framer MoreSun Custom Woodworking · Full-time May 2013 – Jul 2014 1 yrs 2 mos Long Creek, SC, USA Timber Frame Joiner Carpenter
- Timber Frame Extern Carolina Timber Works · Apprenticeship May 2012 – Aug 2012 3 mos Boone, NC, USA ACBA Timber Frame Externship
- Timber Frame Extern MoreSun Custom Woodworking · Apprenticeship May 2011 – Aug 2011 3 mos Long Creek, SC, USA ACBA Timber Frame Externship
- Timber Frame Extern Dan Minbiole Timber Frames · Apprenticeship May 2010 – Aug 2010 3 mos Troy, NY, USA ACBA Timber Frame Externship
Education
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American College of the Building Arts
B.A.S. Building Arts, Timber Framing, 3.7 GPA
2009 – 2013
Activities and Societies:
Student Guild President
The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) is the only college in the United States that fully integrates professional training in the traditional building trades with a liberal arts core curriculum.
Students study the humanistic traditions like architecture, history and English; practical skills like math, foreign language and science; and creative skills like drawing and drafting. Taken together, these disciplines develop the creative thinking and problem-solving skills that great artisans need. Students earn a four-year baccalaureate degree in one of the following specializations: Architectural Carpentry
Blacksmithing
Classical Architecture & Design
Plaster
Architectural Stone
Timber Framing
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Joined: October 12, 2026
Last seen: October 12, 2026
Area of Expertise
Construction Drawings
Home Design
Tutoring
AutoCAD Drafting & Design
Revit Design Services
Architectural Drawing Services
Contract Drafting Services
Floor Plan Design
AutoCAD Drawing Services
Revit Conversion Services
CAD Drawing Standardization
Standardization of Drawings
Architectural 3D Modeling
Architectural Detailing Services
2D Drawings and Floor Plans
Architectural Model Making
Architectural Drafting Services
Drafting and Design Services
2D CAD Drawing to Revit Conversion Services
Location
Asheville, NC, United States