Eric Kollar, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB
Architect
Profession
Building Enclosure Consultant
Position
Architect
Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture
1999-2004
Lehigh-Carbon Community College, A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
1993-1996
Professional Qualifications
Registered Architect, State of Massachusetts, 2012
USGBC, LEED AP BD+C
NCARB Certificate
Professional Affiliations/Committees
AIA – American Institute of Architects
BSA – Boston Society of Architects
Key Data
Eric is a registered architect with 10+ years of experience, as a designer, project architect, and project manager representing academic, institutional, and higher education clients for renovation and new construction projects. Eric is a LEED accredited professional with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable design.
Eric has extensive experience in all phases of design, building systems coordination, detailing, project documentation, and construction administration.
Eric has experience working on new construction and renovation projects for a wide variety of different building types, including classrooms, laboratories, offices and athletic facilities.
Eric also has extensive experience working on the construction administration process performing site observations and reviewing contractor/sub-contractor submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.
Select Projects
Enterprise Bank- Lowell Headquarters Envelope Restoration, Lowell, MA
Designed and oversaw the repair and restoration of the existing masonry building envelope, historic wood windows, in addition to the complete replacement of related non-historic windows at complex of protected early 20th century masonry office buildings.
MIT- Building 17 “Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel” Cambridge, MA
Design and documentation of exterior wall systems and curtain wall assemblies for new construction addition, as well as replacement of existing monumental windows and restoration of existing masonry building envelope for wind-tunnel laboratory building. Design of expansion joint assemblies for integration with new wind tunnel structure.
31 State Street, Boston, MA
Performed high rise façade ordinance inspection for historic downtown Boston masonry structure.
100 Federal Street, Boston, MA
Designed and oversaw the replacement of approximately 17,000 sq. ft. of unit paving, and plaza waterproofing around downtown Boston office building.
Ora Seaport Residences/ Hyatt Place Boston, Boston MA
Provided design consulting, and construction site observations to the architect for the construction of new high rise hotel and residential complex on shared podium site in Boston Seaport district. Performed regular inspection of below grade waterproofing installation on owner’s behalf.
Brookhaven at Lexington, Lexington MA
Provided design consulting, and construction site observations to the architect for the construction of new Independent and assisted living facility, and new natatorium and performance space facility.
145 Broadway, Cambridge MA
Provided construction site observations of waterproofing, and membrane roof installation to the owner/ developer for new 24 story high rise in Cambridge, MA.
*Boston College – Indoor Practice Facility
Chestnut Hill, MA – 2017
Led the exterior envelope design team in the design of a 135,000 sf indoor practice facility for the Boston College Football team. Coordinated structural and mechanical systems with consulting engineers. During Construction Administration, Eric attended weekly OAC meetings, performed site observations, reviewed submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment requisitions.
*Phillips Andover Academy – Chase House Dormitory Renovation – 2015-2016
Worked on all phases of design for the full-gut renovation of an existing 20,000 sf 1930’s masonry building from an infirmary into a dormitory. Coordinated all systems and detailing with engineers and consultants.
During construction administration, Eric attended weekly OAC meetings, performed weekly site observations, reviewed submittals, RFIs, monthly pay requisitions, and change orders.
*Saint Mark’s School – STEM Center
Southborough, MA – 2013- 2015
Project architect for new construction of 22,000 sf and full-gut renovation of 8,200 sf of teaching labs and academic spaces for new STEM program. Worked on all phases of design, through construction to final occupancy. Coordinated all systems with consultants and engineers.
*Saint Mark’s School- Center for Intellectual Innovation
Southborough, MA – 2012-2013
Project architect for multi-phase full-gut renovation and repurposing of existing student center for new collaborative teaching and learning spaces. Project included window replacement, elevator tower construction for ADA access, and major structural re-configuration.
*Projects with previous firms.