Efficient Architecture Design Today
After 22 years as an architect of a multitude of efficient residential projects, David is ready and anxious for your challenging project.
Timeline of the life of David Minch, as a child through his career as an architect, and present designs in efficient “green” residential architectural project.
Minch House Featured in National Geographic
/0 Comments/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidEd and David Minch designed house featured as part of National Geographic special “Changing Climate” issue.
New York State Boards Passed
/0 Comments/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidPassed New York state boards and becomes licensed architect. Registration kept current by focusing on energy efficiency for continuing education requirements.
“House Doctor” Certification
/0 Comments/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidReceived “House Doctor” training certifying homes for air filtration rates and energy efficiency in my architectural design projects.
Started Construction on Sailboat
/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidStarted construction (part-time) on “Ruby”, a 40 foot long sailboat which eventually found water 2 and one half years later. Pictured is our beloved “Ruby” which is still an integral part of the Minch’s family life.
Start Design Build Company
/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidStart design/build company specializing in energy efficient design including solar and conservation techniques; Hands-on construction of several homes and additions during this eleven year stretch.
Graduate with BA in Architecture
/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidGraduate with a BA in architecture, college of engineering at the University of Notre Dame; spend the next three years working for architects and contractors.
Studied Architecture in Rome
/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidStarted one year of study architecture in Rome, Italy.
Enter Architecture School at Notre Dame
/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidDavid entered architecture school at the University of Notre Dame for a 5-year program.
A Summer Job for An Aspiring Architect
/in A Brief History of My Time /by davidAt the age of 12, David began a summer job working in a nursery which lasted into his college years. First responsibility was a water boy and ended drawing landscape plans for the nursery’s clientèle.