James C. Cochran - Principal

An enormous curiosity to discover how things work -- and a desire to make them work better -- is at the core of James Cochran's career. His professional training has focused on building systems: a degree in architectural technology, studies in electrical engineering, and a three-year participation in the Cornell University Facilities Management program. Cochran's long-term involvement in restoring historical structures provides a counterpoint to his mastery of three-dimensional modeling, both as a practitioner and college instructor.

Cochran is a 25+-year member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and member of the Vollintine-Evergreen Community Association, known for the creative promotion and protection of its inner-city historic neighborhood. He also is a member f the Sears Tower Advisory Board, a group exploring the renovation and re-use options for the 1.4 million square foot building constructed in 1928.