CV
John D Rossi
Originally from Bristol CT
Lives in Newburyport and works - everywhere
Education
1990-1993 Master of Architecture
University of Illinois/Chicago, The Chicago School of Architecture
1984-1988 BA - Psychology (Visual Perception)
Bates College
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Experience
2011-2019: Founded & built Visible Good (VG)
2009-2012: Founded & built The BRC
2004-2009: Co-Founded and built PowerHouse
1997-2002: CBT Architects, Boston
Grants & Awards
2019 - US Patent # 10,648,168 (RDM shelter system)
2017 - New England Innovation Awards - finalist, VG
2014, 2015 - Mass Ventures START grants, VG
2013 - MIT iNOWvation awards: "Company Most Likely to be Acquired by Dr. Evil in his Quest for World Domination" (Really!, VG)
2009 - LEED Platinum Certification for two houses
Skills
Innovation/invention, communications, presentation and client management/relations in the fields of Resiliency, Sustainability and Disaster Mitigation.
Publications, etc.
Speaking engagements include MIT Enterprise Forum, Verge, Building Energy, SBANE Innovation Awards, Zappos Catalyst Week
Television appearances on NECN, overseas media (disaster deployments), This "New" Old House and CNET
Print publications include local press, Design New England, Engineering Magazine, Fortune, Fast Company and Prefabulous+Sustainable by Sheri Koones