about Andi
Andi Fraley works as a registered architect and project director. She has a master's degree from the University of Colorado and a bachelor of fine arts, double major in Studio Art and Anthropology from Sweet Briar College.
She is NCARB certified and an accredited professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED BD+C AP) specializing in building design and construction. She has significant domestic and international project work experience in design, document development and control, project management, pre-construction services and construction site administration from the architectural design studio, general contractor and owner's agent perspectives.
To balance her technical focus, she designs large format multi media illuminated panel installations, ceiling and wall systems and most of all, she loves to write, illustrate, create art. At her core, she is a 24/7/365 animal lover who supports conservation programs in the US around the world.
Her current work is focused on her private label scarf collection inspired by her love of nature and animal conservation. Her artwork is available for license/ commission to collaborators worldwide.
Her passion lies in simplifying sculptural three dimensional form and exploring ways to share her experiences to bring the most beauty and joy, both in life and in art to everyone.
If you are an art buyer, art director or have an idea for a collaboration, feel free to get in touch! Her artwork is available to license and she warmly welcomes new exciting commissions and collaborations.
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- Member of the American Institute of Architects [ AIA ]
- Currently registered/licensed Architect in South Carolina and New York
- Project Director, Senior Project and Construction Administration Manager
- LEED AP, BD+C: Accredited Professional for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
- US National Council Architectural Review Board Certified [ NCARB ]
- Master of Architecture Degree, University of Colorado
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Double Major, Studio Arts and Anthropology, Sweet Briar College
- Certified Bio-Energetician -SBJ International, Scientific & Technical Research Center, International Academy of Bio-Energetics, Paris, France
Books:
Andi's forth and current book: Sharley the Sea Turtle was created in response to her volunteer turtle tracking experiences. This book is based on love for sea turtles and ocean conservation and is very near and dear to her heart.
Her third book: Hemingway’s Cats, which is a haiku story about the polydactyl cats of the Hemingway Home in Key West, Florida.
Her second book: Our Key West Home and is a children's haiku story about Rhett and Scarlett, the residents of The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.
Her first book Journey From Grief: Life Transformation after Loss was written after experiencing the sudden loss of her fiance while on holiday in 2011. This book aims to aid others who have also experienced shocking and unexpected loss in order to live again with purpose and renewed joy.