Mike Russell began his career working under the tutorage of green and passive solar architect, Richard Webster in Asheville, NC. He spent 3 years hand drafting, sketching, and designing residential and commercial projects in the area in which he grew up while learning how green technology can impact the environment and world around us. Mr. Russell joined Brame Heck Architects shortly after moving to Gainesville just over 26 years ago and has used computer aided drafting software ever since.  He has worked on a wide variety of projects, including dozens of projects for the University of Florida and other public clients. As modeling and 3D software was introduced in the office, his ability to learn quickly and adapt to the new design environment was helpful for others in the office to learn from his new skill sets.

 
Russell brings to the team invaluable skill sets as lead CAD, Revit Specialist and LEED AP BD+C accredited professional with USGBC.  He can focus on small details of a project that brings together its completeness in the finish executed design.  His talent and abilities keep expanding and growing as technology keeps changing year after year.  As the project develops into the final stages of documentation, he coordinates and communicates with the other disciplines to make the working set harmonious for the builders to understand. Mr. Russell works closely with the principal architect to finalize the overall motif of the project and provides construction administration. Mr. Russell will be receiving his Architectural License this year.