Jim Muehlbauer, AI A, Ncarb, Leed Ap Bd C
About Jim Muehlbauer, AI A, Ncarb, Leed Ap Bd C
Jim Muehlbauer, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD-C, is a Senior Architect at LHB in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area with extensive experience in sustainable design and various market sectors.
Jim Muehlbauer Senior Architect
Jim Muehlbauer is a Senior Architect currently employed at LHB in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, focusing on projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has extensive experience in various aspects of architecture and sustainability.
Education and Professional Expertise
Jim Muehlbauer studied at the University of Minnesota, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from 1983 to 1988. He later attained a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, completing his degree in 2017. He is proficient in sustainable design and is familiar with a variety of project types including healthcare, office, commercial, and residential buildings.
Jim Muehlbauer Career Background
Jim Muehlbauer began his career as Job Captain at Shea, Inc. from 1986 to 1992. He then worked at Ryan Companies US, Inc. as Project Designer/CADD Manager for 11 years. Subsequent roles included positions at Opus Architects & Engineers, BWBR Architects, Frisbie Architects, and Oliver Architects where he held senior roles focusing on sustainability. Currently, he also serves as Mountain Host Hill Captain at Afton Alps.
Experience in Sustainable Design and LEED Certification
Jim Muehlbauer emphasizes sustainability and the LEED certification process in his work. He possesses expertise in various green building rating systems including LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC), LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED-EBOM), and LEED for Homes. His experience spans the design-bid-build, design-build, and construction management delivery methods, ensuring high-quality sustainable design projects.
Technical Proficiency in Design Tools
Jim Muehlbauer is skilled in several design and architectural tools including Revit and BIM, Sketch-Up 6.0, Adobe Photoshop CS, and Adobe InDesign. His proficiency in these tools supports his ability to deliver high-quality design solutions and coordinate effectively with project team members.