William Burks

Intern Architect

 

Education
Bachelor of Architecture, 2009
University of Arkansas

 

Will began working with Marlon Blackwell Architect in August 2010 after graduating from the University of Arkansas School of Architecture in 2009. Will's role within the office includes production, project management, and technology deployment within the firm.  While in school he gained valuable experience in parametric design software and attended Bentley’s Smart Geometry Conference and Autodesk’s Autodesk University. His expertise with design software has brought new technology to the firm in the areas of 3d modeling, rendering, digital design/fabrication, 3d printing, and rapid prototyping. He is currently managing the integrated project delivery for the Steven Anderson Design Center addition to Vol Walker Hall on the University of Arkansas campus.

As well as working at MBA, Will gives presentations at the University of Arkansas School of Architecture concerning digital design techniques to both students and professors. He also founded deprocess.org; a website that specializes in teaching contemporary digital design techniques to architecture students. He also has a background in photography, software/hardware development, server deployment, and web design.