Arch Virtual is a team of designers, 3D modelers and programmers focused on using virtual technologies to improving the efficiency of architecture and the built environment by providing realtime 3D simulations and cutting edge design collaboration methods.

Jon Brouchoud, M. Arch – Founder

See more about Jon and samples from his portfolio HERE.  See Jon’s resume HERE.

Jon holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and his independent design credits include the Gallery of Reflexive Architecture, Architecture Islands, and the award-winning Wikisonic installation at The Tech Museum in San Jose.  Jon worked extensively on Autodesk Island, the virtual U.S. House of Representatives, Linden Lab’s Virtual Headquarters, TED Island, the Metanomics event space and has created 3D environments for a wide variety of industries, including education, health care, government, advertising and private enterprise.  His work includes architectural replication projects, e-learning and training environments, community spaces, virtual workplaces and more.

Brouchoud first started using virtual worlds in 2006, as part of his professional home design practice, Crescendo Design, LLC.  He has since strategized many applications for virtual worlds in real-world business and organizations.  His success now spans projects in education, healthcare, government, advertising, and private enterprise.  He also co-founded Studio Wikitecture, and is particularly interested in bringing virtual worlds to mainstream AEC industry, in an effort to enhance the professional practice of architecture, improve the quality of the built environment, and offer new ways of dramatically augmenting design collaboration methodologies.

More about Jon can be found on his resume (link), and he can be reached by email at info@archvirtual.com

Kandy Brouchoud, M. Arch, LEED AP

Kandy is LEED certified and holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.  She is an enthusiastic and dedicated designer with diverse experience, having worked in multiple states on a wide range of projects including residential, commercial, institutional, and multi-family housing.

Kandy is also co-founder of Crescendo Design, LLC.