Daniel Gehring: A Biography
Biography
A mind for innovation, an eye for detail and a passion for nature -- that’s what drives Daniel Gehring. A master craftsman and AIA architect, Daniel has deep experience in everything from site selection and clearing to sourcing and milling lumber, all the way through the design, build and finishing. Daniel believes that rather than taking on a client, he should guide a client on a journey. His process is open and collaborative, ensuring that his clients’ needs are met and that their dreams become reality. From classical to modern, his work often employs locally sourced and sustainable materials, and he remains committed to net-zero and energy-efficient building.
A native of Wilmington, Vermont, Daniel earned his bachelor’s and master’s in architecture at Judson University in Illinois before training in New York City with DF Gibson and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill -- one of the largest and most influential architectural firms in the world. In pursuing his licensure he had the opportunity to help create skyscrapers in Manhattan, as well as industrial refineries in the Middle East. Since returning to the Deerfield Valley he has taken on numerous residential and commercial projects that feature exquisite timber framing, finish carpentry and metal work. Today Daniel lives in an intentional community and enjoys a country lifestyle of gardening, bee-keeping, woodworking, forest management, custom saw-milling, and best of all raising he six year old son Orin.
Daniel has worked on some of the most iconic American architecture projects with giants such as SOM in New York City.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, JUDSON UNIVERSITY, Elgin, IL; 2006.
Bachelor of Architecture, JUDSON UNIVERSITY, Elgin, IL; 2004.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Architect in New York (2013) and Vermont (2016).
Certified, National Council Of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), Washington, D.C. 2004.
INTERESTS
Hiking with my 5-year old son, Orin, snowboarding and skiing, Vermont IPAs, live bluegrass, cultivating my growing arboretum of specimen and fruit trees, amateur mycology, yoga, white water kayaking, and fine carpentry.
Why Daniel?
“Building and design are my passions, client relationships are my highest priority, and hard work is my ethos.”
My approach centers around creating a home that is a reflection of you — tailored specifically for you, your property, and your budget. I’m dedicated to helping my clients get the best possible home for their investment. I will look beyond your immediate requirements and ensure that your home is flexible enough to adapt to your changing needs.
Immaculate Attention to Detail, at a reasonable price.
As a firm, I’ve been honing my skills for more than 15 years; undeniably proud of my reputation with clients, consultants, and local architects for excellence, though I still possess the zeal of an upstart, driven to stretch and push myself on every project.
“Armed with experience from the biggest firms in US architecture, available at a more hometown price.”
The Resume
Core Competencies
Architecture and Design: intimate to large-scale development from concept through completion; master/site planning, initial concept sketches, digital modeling, technical drawing and specifications, materials and fit/finish selection, and lighting design and selection; full project oversight and contractor management; creating harmony through sustainable and resilient design, feng shui, and formal design principles.
Interior Design, Lighting, and Fit & Finish: achieving balance, flow, equilibrium and rhythm by creating spaces in which all the elements (color, form, line, mass, and texture) act together to create a unified message and mood; combining ambient, task and accent lightning to affect performance, mood, morale, safety, security and decision making.
Project and Construction Coordination: arriving at a consensus of priorities with all stakeholders; determining project scope and phasing; budgeting and cost estimates, and project plans; constant communications with stakeholders; monitoring development/driving the project/maintaining milestone and deadline discipline.
Construction Detailing and Planning: developing meaningful construction details that reenforce the design concept, creatively use available materials, and ensure overall peak building performance. Detailing that complies with all local codes, construction sequencing, materials sourcing, and skilled labor force availability.
Work Experience
Principal Architect/Owner, GEHRING ARCHITECTURE, Dummerston, Vt.
Architect, LINESYNC ARCHITECTURE, Wilmington, Vt.
Partner, OUTER GREEN LLC (design-build), Dummerston, Vt.
Architect, Technical Department, SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL (SOM), New York, N.Y.
Project Leader, DF GIBSON ARCHITECTS, New York, N.Y.
06/13 to Present
06/14 to 10/18
11/09 to 12/15
02/08 to 09/09
09/04 to 02/08