DEREK B. CUNDIFF, AIA, RBEC, LEED Green Assoc.

Mr. Cundiff is experienced with all phases of the construction design process from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. The fundamental component of Mr. Cundiff's work is the assertion that it is preferable to maintain a community's built environment, finding within it a new purpose and usefulness, rather than continuing a short-sighted cycle of construction, using-up, and eventually abandoning cheaply built and quickly antiquated structures. Often, this approach leads to more cost effective design solutions and buildings that enable a community to remain grounded in its past while making the changes necessary for the future. 

In addition to being a Registered Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Mr. Cundiff is a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) and Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC) accredited through RCI, Inc. (formerly Roof Consultants Institute).  He assists building Owners manage and maintain the watertight integrity of their collective building envelope systems, the most important building assets and components, through initial system surveys and reports, design, Construction Administration, and inspection.

A majority of his work has involved the renovation and restoration of buildings of local importance and historical significance with an emphasis on restoring the building’s watertight integrity while maintaining existing building character.  These projects often require extensive consideration of issues related to building codes, the requirements of government funding and review entities, and previous methods and means of construction.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Master of Architecture, 1998

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts, History; minor, Art, 1993

Professional Registrations

Registered Architect, Commonwealth of Virginia 0401-012221, 2001

Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), RCI, Inc. 287, 2002

Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), RCI, Inc. 2017

Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC), RCI, Inc. 2017

Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC), RCI, Inc. 2017

LEED Green Associate, USGBC, 2015

Licensed Asbestos Designer, Commonwealth of Virginia, 3305 001098, 2004

Professional Associations

City of Roanoke, Architecture Review Board (ARB) since October 2007
American Institute of Architects, Washington DC
RCI, Inc., Chapel Hill, NC
Carlisle Sustainable Roofing Alliance, Carlisle, PA

Employment

June 2003 – Present
Cornett & Cundiff, Inc., Roanoke, VA (formerly Cundiff Architecture, Inc.)
Vice President/Architect/Consultant

 February 1998 – September 2003
HDH Associates, P.C., Christiansburg, VA
Project Architect/Project Manager