Thomas Schreiber Costa:
Professional Experience
Turner Fleischer Architects, Toronto (2021–2026) – Intermediate Designer in Site Development & Residential Department; worked on mid- to high-rise residential projects from planning to construction; BIM coordination, code compliance, consultant collaboration, sustainable design, and client/municipal approvals.
Arundel Design, Toronto (2019–2020) – Freelance Designer for small-scale residential and renovation projects, emphasizing reclaimed materials and passive strategies.
Arundel Contracting Ltd., Georgetown (2011–2020) – General Contractor, Carpenter Apprentice & Design Consultant; hands-on construction experience with framing, finishing, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and trades.
Root Architecture Inc., Dartmouth (2017–2018) – Intern & LEED Liaison; assisted with Parks Canada projects, tender packages, and LEED certification research.
Coastal Studio, Chéticamp (2015) – Student Intern & Designer; contributed to a design-build pavilion project and community-focused architecture/landscape work.
MMC Architects, Toronto (2014) – Intern & Drafter; produced CAD drawings and coordinated construction documents for large-scale retail projects.
Laser Arquitetura, Belém, Brazil (2009–2011) – Junior Designer & Project Coordinator for commercial and residential developments.
SHW Group, Houston, USA (2009) – Student Intern supporting design team with drafting and presentation materials for education projects.
Education
Master of Architecture – Dalhousie University (2020)
Bachelor of Environmental Design – Dalhousie University (2015)
Architectural Technology – George Brown College (2013)
Architectural Technician – Algonquin College (2012)
Architecture & Urbanism (incomplete) – Amazon University, Brazil (2009–2011)
Publication
Advocation for Natural Resources: Empowering the Riverine Communities of the Amazon through Landscape Architecture
My compass points toward architecture—
A practice rooted in precision, responsibility, and imagination.
One that can bring people, resources, and ideas together to shape spaces that endure, inspire, and sustain life.
Volunteer Experience
Ride to Conquer Cancer – The Princess Margaret
Evergreen Brick Works – Future Cities Summit
Dalhousie University – DASA, Loaded Ladle, Free Lab
Professional Memberships
Ontario Association of Architects – Intern Architect Member
Toronto Society of Architects
Architectural Conservancy Ontario
Skills
Software: AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, MS Office
Expertise: Design development, construction documentation, system integration
Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, zoning bylaws, project delivery
Languages: English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (basic)
BIO
With over 10 years of experience in public and private project delivery, I bring a balance of efficiency, creativity, and sense of liability to every design decision. My work is driven by a passion for the sustainable use of resources and a deep curiosity for representation of systems integration within the AEC industry workflows.
I am motivate by design intent that has passive design strategies and a sense of intentional craft. I think partners, stakeholders, end-users, and the built environment should all benefit from the outcome altering the built environment. At the core of my work-ethics is a commitment to thoughtful, resource-conscious design that bridges technical precision with environmental responsibility.