Darren is the founder and design principal of Darren Vinci Studio, a boutique architectural practice based in Seattle, WA, established in 2021. His work focuses on small-scale projects that draw inspiration from their context and balance ingenuity, purpose, and efficiency, while adapting to local construction methods. Prior to launching his own practice, Darren worked at design firms including OMA and KPF, and served as the design and project lead at two New York-based real estate companies. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. In his “previous life,” Darren spent seven years studying aerospace engineering, earning master’s degrees from MIT and a bachelor’s degree with distinction from Cornell University.
Courses
Architectural Detailing for High Performance and Healthy Buildings
Join Emily Mottram, known for her work on the "Pretty Good House" concept, for a session exploring the proper detailing and installation for air, water, and insulation layers within a building. Emily will demonstrate how to begin the design process with the specific climate zone, and then reverse engineer decisions from there. Participants will learn to identify risks associated with poorly executed detailing and explore strategies to enhance air quality and building durability through careful material selection and detailing control layers. By viewing the structure as a whole-building integrated system, this approach highlights a practical framework for designing custom residential homes that prioritizes occupant health, safety, and welfare.
This session was recorded live on July 17, 2025.