Tyler Sauter is an architectural and urban designer utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to develop ingenious, socially conscious solutions for complex issues. He is fascinated by the multi-scale intersection of design and social impact, dedicating efforts to create environments and experiences that positively impact communities.

EXPERIENCE

  • WXY Studio / Architecture + Urban Designer / 2021 - 2023

Completed 17 diverse projects, assisted on 23 additional projects.

Projects range from small-scale architecture, interiors and graphic design, streetscapes, DRIs and BOAs, and urban realm studies.

Excelled in solo and team settings, spanning time zones.

Generated 3D models, design concepts, 2D technical drawings, visualizations, diagrams and test fits, presentations, and reports.

Laudable skills in project management with budgets, schedules, and tracking progress for 20 NYC H+H wellness rooms while collaborating with consultants and vendors.

  • iitdesignbuild / Designer + Builder / Summer 2019

Comprehensive student leadership in project management, working closely on material logistics, and structural and construction details.

Designed and executed rebar layout, foundation and stem wall formwork, framing layout, material cost and efficiency, concrete mix quality, roofing, flashing, interior finishes, renderings, and construction documentation.

  • PODZ / Intern Surveyor / Spring 2018 - 2020

Surveyed multiple residential buildings.

Provided Revit design options, 3D modeling, and renderings for clients.

EDUCATION

  • Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Architecture

  • Spokane Falls Community College

    Associate of Art with Honors

HONORS

  • White House Competition, Honorable Mention / 2022

  • NOMA Foundation Fellow / 2020

Awarded a 16-week design research fellowship with CannonDesign Chicago.

Explored the relationships between health, education, policy, and architecture regarding homelessness in Chicago.

  • B.Arch Commencement Student Speaker / 2020

  • Barbara G Laurie Competition, 3rd Place / 2019

    Directed an 8-student team to research, design, present, and exhibit the mixed-use, mixed-income housing project against 39 other participating colleges

  • IIT Cloud Scholar

  • NOMASiit President

    2018 Student Chapter of the Year

  • Sherwin E. Small Scholar

  • Best in 3rd Year Studio Award

  • IIT COA Mentor

SKILLS

  • Rhino / Grasshopper / V-Ray / Enscape

  • Adobe CC / CAD / Bluebeam

  • Revit / Excel / GQIS / Sefaira

  • Value-driven / Grit / Inquisitive

  • Kinesthetic empathy / Collaborative