Derek Bloom, Architect (AIA, NCARB)

Derek Bloom Architects was founded by Derek Bloom in April of 2003.

Prior to founding Derek Bloom Architects, Derek worked in Boston and New York City, designing wide-ranging international projects including residences, educational environments, aquariums, museums, corporate offices, restaurants, retail, and multimedia installations. Most recently, Derek helped to create high-end sustainable homes in New England, California, and the Virgin Islands.

Derek has taught and lectured on design, sustainability, and drawing, in the Boston Area; as an adjunct professor at Suffolk University and Endicott College, on the editorial board of Green Interiors Magazine, as thesis advisor at Endicott College, and as guest critic at the Boston Architecture Center.

Derek Bloom Architects’ work has been published in The New York Times, Home Magazine, Architectural Record, Rock & Ice, Fairfield County Home Magazine, and Krimp! Their work was awarded Boston Magazine's 2008 Best of Boston^® Home Award for Eco-friendly architecture.

Derek studied Architecture at Cornell University (B.Arch) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is licensed to practice Architecture in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Professional History
Educated at Cornell (BArch '93) and MIT
Kao Design Group, Cambridge MA
Baker Design Group, Boston Founding Member
Cambridge Seven Architects, Inc.
Stephen Potters Architects, NYC
Hascup Lorenzini Architects, Ithaca NY

Teaching
Endicott College, Adjunct Professor 2009-2010
Thesis Advisor, Intern Advisor & Guest Critic 2005-2007
Suffolk University- Adjunct Professor 2001-2004
Sustainable Design, Drawing, Thesis Documentation, History and Styles Studio
Boston Architecture Center, Visiting Critic 1998-1999

Lectures
"Incorporating Multimedia in Architectural Design"
Invited Lecture, New England School of Art and Design, 2002
"Architecture and Palimpsest," NESADSU, 2003

Competitions
Rotch Traveling Fellowship 1998, Finalist
Boston Society of Architects, Display Competition 2001, Honorable Mention

Publications
Boston Magazine W/08 "Best of Boston"
Home Magazine 7/06 "Good and Green," Bethel Cabin
The New York Times "Escapes" 11/26/04 Bethel Cabin
Green Interiors Magazine, Editoial Board Member
Fairfield County Home Magazine 10/05
Krimp! 3/1/05, Rock Climber Dwelling
Rock & Ice 11/04 " 2004: Space Odyssey "
Architectural Record (GAP Multimedia)

Affiliations
Licensed Architect, MA,ME,CT,NY,RI,PA,VA,NH
NCARB Certified