Brett joined Zerr Berg Architects in 2018, building on the experience he gained after earning his Master of Architecture degree from NDSU in 2014. He enjoys getting to know his clients and their unique needs and ideas for a project before beginning. A major part of his process is creating visual aids to help clients envision the result of a project while also encouraging them to provide input and design ideas. Passionate about sustainable design, he maintains a LEED AP BD+C accreditation and has been able to translate that work to a number of LEED Certified projects. Outside of work, Brett enjoys tinkering with electronics, working on home improvement projects, and learning new skills.
What interested you in pursuing architecture as a career?
As a kid, I loved to build structures with Legos or K’Nex and draw buildings of various types and scales. I’ve always liked seeing how things are constructed – architecture seemed like a natural progression of that passion! In school, I loved drawing and making 2D and 3D models in class. Now, I love working on complex models and creating project drawings and documents.
What’s the best part of your job?
I really enjoy seeing drawings and concepts created during design become something physical in the field. Seeing a plan come together, through the hard work of the entire team, is very satisfying and rewarding, as well as helping a client realize their ambitions with the project. Their satisfaction with the spaces is the best part.
What is your favorite Fargo/Moorhead building? Why?
Bluestem Center for the Arts is a beautiful project, simple and eloquent. It shows a very sophisticated and restrained design ethos. I enjoy looking at it and assuming some understanding of design choices with it. It seems like a very successful project to me without being overly complex.
