Teodor Duhnev
Chicago
Summary
Computational Designer and Design Technology Specialist with over 8 years of experience in advanced 3D modeling, and AI tool implementation. Highly skilled in Rhino 3D, fabrication workflows, and evaluating AI-generated design content. Proven track record of leveraging complex computational logic to optimize geometric integrity, review 3D assets for accuracy, and streamline design-to-production processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computational Designer & Fabricator
Independent Partnership
01.2024 - Current
- Direct product prototyping and fabrication automation workflows for a custom tiny home design business, translating complex 3D models into production-ready assets.
- Develop highly accurate, NURBS-based geometric models and realistic visualizations to ensure design consistency and precise alignment with physical fabrication constraints.
Digital Design Technology Specialist
Woolpert
01.2025 - Current
- Starting and scaling a firm-wide computational design community, facilitating recurring technical showcases focused on Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, and complex freeform geometry.
- Developing automation tools and workflows for high-stakes projects, integrating complex computational logic into intuitive interfaces to streamline 3D modeling and design efforts.
- Engineering custom tools and governance protocols to streamline the integration of external consultant data, systematically reviewing 3D models for accuracy, geometric integrity, and design consistency.
- Spearheading strategic R&D and rollout strategies for emerging AEC technology, actively evaluating AI-generated content and tools to successfully transition platforms from pilot phases to production.
BIM Coordinator/Design Technology Studio Lead
Gensler
Chicago
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Organized bi-weekly firmwide sessions to explore and evaluate AI tools for the design industry (such as Glyph Co-Pilot), assessing their accuracy, geometric outputs, and relevance to real-world modeling workflows.
- Managed VDC coordination by enforcing digital content standards, annotating 3D design assets, and leading VR model simulations to translate complex freeform concepts into actionable insights.
- Introduced efficient design technology workflows for interoperability (including Rhino.Inside.Revit) and seamless design-to-production synergy, reducing design update times by more than 80%.
- Led 3D model coordination and data hub management for a $1.3B, 1+ million-square-foot project, overseeing model sharing and federated model analysis to optimize production.
Architectural Designer
Fujikawa Johnson Gobel Architects
Chicago
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Implemented clash detection and 3D model coordination practices to mitigate geometric risks in large-scale projects, transitioning seamlessly between complex facility designs.
- Facilitated project progress by leveraging detailed as-built data from photogrammetry, ensuring meticulous 3D model accuracy and adherence to physical construction timelines.
Architectural Designer
Partners In Design Architects
Riverwoods
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Spearheaded the transition from 2D CAD to highly accurate 3D BIM across multiple projects, driving a cultural shift in workflow mindset and geometric modeling within the team.
- Enhanced project documentation accuracy by managing deliverables for proposals and stakeholder reviews.
Education
Master of Architecture - Building Performance & Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2015
Skills
- Rhino 3D
- NURBS Modeling
- Grasshopper
- Complex Freeform Geometry
- Unreal Engine
- AI Content Evaluation
- AI Tool Assessment
- Dynamo
- PyRevit
- Python
- Custom Tool Engineering
- Fabrication Workflows
- Product Prototyping
- Geometric Integrity Review
- Interoperability
- Revit
Certification
- Data Science in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, University of Singapore (Online), 05/24
- LEED Green Associate, Green Business Certification Institute, 05/17
INVOLVEMENT
- AEC Hackathon Chicago (First Place Winning Team): Developed an AI-powered, real-time carbon footprint estimator for massing studies, providing data-driven insights to inform sustainable 3D design decisions.
- Chicago Innovate: Lead annual workshops on optimizing design-to-production interoperability for complex facade and freeform systems to enhance workflows across multidisciplinary teams.
- AIA TAP - Technology in Architectural Practice: Community Leadership, acting as Co-Chair for the local Chicago chapter to organize industry networking and elevate computational and technical practice.
Timeline
Digital Design Technology Specialist
Woolpert
01.2025 - Current
Computational Designer & Fabricator
Independent Partnership
01.2024 - Current
BIM Coordinator/Design Technology Studio Lead
Gensler
04.2021 - 09.2024
Architectural Designer
Fujikawa Johnson Gobel Architects
08.2019 - 04.2021
Architectural Designer
Partners In Design Architects
08.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Architecture - Building Performance & Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago