Herbert I. Burns Jr.
4718 Leinbach Drive
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106
336-416-7099
Academic Positions
2014-2019 (retired 2019) Department Chairman Design Technologies
Responsibilities include instruction, development and management of an academic department which includes the following program areas; Architectural Technology, Interior Design, Radio Diploma, TV Diploma, Broadcast Production Technology and Digital Effects and Animation (Program Coordinator). Additional responsibilities include the distribution of supply and equipment funds, supervision of instructor(s), and community development with respect to the Design Technology Department
Program Coordinator Digital Effects and Animation
Coordinator and instructor in the DEA program and supervision of the DEA faculty. Also responsible for staffing, supply and equipment budgets.
Coordinator International Partnerships
Point of contact for the college regarding international collaborations, partnerships, and MOU’s. Lead for the colleges International Study Abroad Programs.
Dean Engineering Division (Interim) fall semester 2016
7/2010-2014 Department Chairman Design Technologies
Program Coordinator Digital Effects & Animation, Coordinator International Study Abroad Programs Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Responsibilities include: instruction, development and management of an academic department which includes the following program areas; Architectural Technology, Interior Design, Radio Diploma, TV Diploma, Broadcast Production Technology and Digital Effects and Animation (Program Coordinator). Additional responsibilities include the distribution of supply and equipment funds, supervision of instructor(s), and community development with respect to the Design Technology Department
8/90-2000 Department Chairman Architectural Technology
Responsibilities include: instruction, development and management of an academic department which includes the following program areas; Architectural Technology, Air Cond. Heating and Refrigeration, Carpentry, Electrical/Electronics, Horticulture, Plumbing, Interior Design, Radio Diploma, TV Diploma and Digital Effects and Animation (Program Coordinator). Additional responsibilities include the distribution of supply and equipment funds, supervision of instructor(s), and community development with respect to the Architectural Technology/Construction Technology Department.
1997-2005 Adjunct Faculty Interior Design Department
Salem College, Winston-Salem. North Carolina
1989-95 Adjunct Faculty Department of Housing and Interior Design
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
8/75-5/85 Department Chairman Architectural Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Education
Business-Academy Certificate N0.004 Gazprom College of Oil and Gas:
Business Culture in Russia and USA; Social and Economic
Development in Russia and the USA; Models of Management
In Russia and the USA; International Business Law in Russia
and in the USA. Volgograd, Russia May 2006
M.S Interior Design University of North Carolina at Greensboro
School of Human and Environmental Science.
Department of Housing and Interior Design
May 2000 Thesis: “The Evolution of a Solution” Research involving Digital Design Pedagogy
B. Architecture (5yr) University of Kentucky
College of Architecture
May 1975
Associate of Arts Lees Junior College
May 1971
Professional Positions
2019-present International Podcast "Three Men for Thee" Co-Host
About the show
Interviews with authors, politicians, pastors, and other people with relevant current views concerning Christian values in today's times relating to politics, prophecy, and the supernatural. Three Men For Thee is a Christian ministry founded upon the core belief that Jesus Christ (as revealed in the Holy Scriptures) is the second Person of the Trinity. Being God in the flesh (Immanuel), He took on a physical body so He could have blood which He shed for the sins of all mankind upon the cross of Calvary. Having proved His deity by rising from the grave (tomb) on the third day (as predicted and recorded in the Holy Scriptures), and since we are His creation, our very purpose and reason for being is to bring praise, honor and glory to Christ for all of eternity. Having so stated, we offer this ministry for His glory and honor and for the furtherance of His kingdom.
2018-Present HB Studios
Position: President
4718 Leinbach Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
https://hibssb.myportfolio.com/
Scope: Design and consulting firm specializing in architecture, interior design, digital modeling, education and
international collaborations.
4/85-8/90 JAKA INC
6550 Shallowford Rd.
Lewisville, N.C.
Position: V.P.
Scope: Responsible for support, sales & training, new business development in the areas of CAD/CAM and CAE applications. Support areas include reviewing new products for application solutions, telephone technical support, sales support, and demonstrations of software and hardware including, VERSACAD DESIGN, VERSACAD ARCHITECT, VERSACAD MECH., CARRIER E2000, Computervision, AutoCAD,D.C.A, and Architrion.
1977-80 Architectural Internship
Winston-Salem, NC
While serving as Department Chairman for the Architectural Technology Program at FTCC, part-time employment with: Dale Cundiff and Associates (architects) and Newman Winfree VanEtten and Associates (now doing business as Calloway, Johnson, Moore and West PA)
1976-1977 Triad Residential Planning Services
109 E. Mountain Street, Suite No. 4
Kernersville, North Carolina
Position: President
Scope: Management and supervision of a small design consulting firm. Projects ranged from patent drawings, and shop drawings, to complete architectural and engineering services. Responsibilities also included project accounting, public relations and production.
5/74-8/74 E.H. Straus Co.
115 Delaware Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky
Position: Take Off Man
Scope: Take off of structural steel from blueprints in approximate tonnage to prepare steel bids. Responsible for written estimates from miscellaneous steel companies to complete various bid packages.
1/73-5/74 Housing Aid Corporation
Lexington, Kentucky (Vista Volunteer)
Position: Architectural Intern (Serving as a Vista Volunteer)
Scope: Responsible for building inspection of local FHA client cases. Design and secure estimates for a 2500 square foot recreation building. A 12-month concentrated feasibility study for a Title VII (HUD) planning grant. Work also included periodic public and academic presentations.
5/71-8/71 R & B Plastics
Lyle Road
Lexington, Kentucky
Position: Professional Mold Maker
Scope: The design and construction of salastic rubber molds for either polyester or polystyrene plastic (for retail and furniture applications). Additional responsibilities included studies on mold life and production output.
8/69-1/70 R. W. Booker & Associates
Engineers, Architects & Planners
465 East High Street
Lexington, Kentucky
Position: Draftsman
Scope: Working with the Planner-In-Charge, preparing the graphics for various planning studies. This work also involved technical field reports to supplement land use evaluations, neighborhood analysis, etc., associated with various stages of planning.
4/67-8/67 Corman's Inc.
4/68-8/68 881 Floyd Drive
Lexington, Kentucky
Position: Design and Construction
Scope: Chief responsibility was the construction of custom décor, which would range from store displays and cabinetwork, to furniture for home interiors, and stage designs.
Books/Articles Published
Books
Route 66 - Have you found your route in life (Avaliable in both English & Spanish)
Articles
Burns, H.I., Burns, S.S. (2005) Our Russian Summer Daughters. Panorama Charlotte (Russian-American Monthly Newspaper) September 2005 No. 33 pg. 77
Burns, H.I., (1997) Designing Women. Today's American Woman Magazine Holiday Vol. 4, PP. 7 Winston-Salem Edition
Burns, HI, (1997) Forsyth Technical Community College: Department of Architectural Technology. autodessys INC. Joint Study Program 5 Pg.38
Burns, H.I., Crouse, E.F., Kavitz J.A. (1987) Automation in the Cardboard Box Industry: Automated Die Design. Versalitility Vol. 1, No.1 30-31.
Winston-Salem Section, NCAIA (1978) Architectural Guide Winston-Salem Forsyth County. N.C. Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Projects Published
Opportunities in Energy A sustainable energies video (18 min). Produced by Herb Burns
The Story of You at Forsyth Tech A short video for the Bloom Agency (1.5 min) Producers Herb Burns, John Kelly 2011
Gaile Robinson (2004) Dreams in Reach Architects Envision Affordable Housing in Innovative Ways: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 05/08/04 pg.1E
Monument to the Third Millennium in: Yu-Tung Liu (2000) Defining Digital Architecture ISBN 957-98090-4-6
Dillon T. (1976) Tech Students Plan to Build First Complete Solar House. Winston-Salem Journal Jan. 26
Home Designed to Save Energy. (1978) Winston-Salem Journal Jan. 29
Johnson, C. (1978) Rustic House in the Woods Has Solar-Heat Collector. The Independent Yr. 1 No.6 Oct. 12
Blount, A. (1979) A Dream House with Compromises The SENTINEL Jan. 4 Pg. 17
Determination Brought Results (1979 June F1) The Home Place, Winston-Salem Journal
Professional Certification
Registered Architect State of North Carolina
(Registration No.3742) 1980-present
International
Travel: 2000
Country: Finland
Cities: Oulu, Helsinki, Rovaniemi
Activities: Architecture lecture (Digital Architecture) University of Oulu. Exploratory meetings for international student/faculty exchanges.
Travel: 2003/04
Country: Belarus/Russia
Cities: Mogilev, Krichev, Pskov, St Petersburg
Activities: Humanitarian aid, Architecture lecture (Architectural and multi-media technology) Mogilev Technical College, exploratory meetings for international students/faculty exchanges. Participated in exploratory meeting for future cultural and business exchanges.
Travel: 2004/05
Country: Belarus
Cities: Mogilev, Krichev
Activities: Humanitarian aid, Architecture lecture (Sustainable housing prototypes) Mogilev Technical College, exploratory meetings for international student/faculty exchanges. Participated in exploratory meeting with the assistant to the mayor of the city of Mogilev for future cultural and business exchanges.
ABRO (American Belarussian Relief Organization) www.ABRO.org: Nine years hosted a Belarusian child for six weeks during the summer (for medical treatments and recuperation from Chernobyl nuclear incident).
Russian language courses:
RUS 110 Intro to Russian
RUS 111 Elementary Russian I
RUS 112 Elementary Russian II
Russian Language Club: Member
NCACCIA Conference: NCCCS - Global Education Consortium.
Presenter “Global Education Opportunities in Community Colleges”
Intro to Business; Bus 101: Weekly business internet net meetings with business leaders from the city of Ulyanovsk, in the Russian Federation
Travel: 2004/05
Country: Russian Federation
City: Ulyanovsk
Activities: A member and co leader of US delegation consisting of faculty and students from FTCC and business representatives from NC. Delivered architectural lecture at Ulyanovsk Poly-Technical University. Meetings with University leaders, governmental leaders, and business leaders to discuss economic and academic activities.
US State Department Presenter: 2005
Architectural presenter to the Komi Delegation from the Russian Federation.
Travel: 2005/06
Country: Republic of Belarus
Cities: Mogilev, Krichev
Activities: Humanitarian aid, Architecture lecture (North Carolina Sustainable Building Design Competition) Mogilev Technical College. Signing the first international agreement of cooperation between Forsyth Tech and Mogilev Technical College was accomplished. Activities will include working on joint projects and the potential for international student/faculty exchanges. Participation in exploratory dialogue took place with the director of the Mogilev Technical Park regarding future international opportunities between our two countries.
Travel: May 2006
Country: Russian Federation
City: Volgograd
Activities: First American graduating class of the Gazprom College of Oil and Gas. “Business- Academy, academic training”. Including: Business culture in Russia and the USA; Social and Economic Development in Russia and in the USA; Models of Management in Russia and the USA; and International Business Law in Russia and in the USA.
Travel: May 2006
Country: Republic of Belarus
City: Mogilev
Activities: Faculty Exchange, lecture and awards presentations where given at the Architecture, Construction College. This is part of a continuing agreement of Cooperation between Forsyth Technical Community College and the Architecture Construction College.
Travel: Dec. 2008/09
Country: Republic of Belarus
City: Mogilev
Activities: Humanitarian Aid to Belarus. Visited orphanages at Ryasno, and Cherikov at Christmas to deliver clothes and toys to children. Also presented awards and gave two lectures at the Mogilev Architecture/Construction College.
Travel: March 2014
Country: Republic of Belarus
City: Mogilev
Activities: Lectures at the Architecture Construction College. Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the college and Forsyth Technical Community College. Meetings with the Director General of the Mogilev Technical Park. Meetings with the CFO of AWEM.
Travel: April 2014
Country: Russia (Fulbright Scholarship)
Cities: Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Moscow
Activities: Fulbright Scholarship “Russian Community College Administrators Seminar” one of 5 U.S. representatives that visited four cities in two weeks which engaged in discussions with college presidents, administrators, and faculty regarding the American Community College education system and the Russian Higher Education system.
Travel: December 2016
Country: Ukraine
City: Lviv
Activities: Conduct week long business research and marketing workshop (with Troika) to business professionals at the Lviv Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Speak at the Poly Technical National University and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Co-founder of www.NC3GC.org
The North Carolina Community College Global Conference was formed by Forsyth Tech’s Global Awareness Committee to share dialogue on global study opportunities with faculty at other community colleges.
2017 International live conference: Fall semester created and hosted Forsyth Techs first live international architectural conference with architecture and interior design students at Forsyth Tech and the Architecture and Construction College in the Republic of Belarus.
Travel: October 2017
Country: Ukraine
City: Lviv
Activities: Conduct week long business leadership workshop (with Troika) to business professionals at the Lviv Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Teach a master class on “Leadership in a Time of Crisis”. Speak at the Poly Technical National University and discuss opportunities for collaboration. Meeting with Rector of National Public Administrators College to discuss future collaborations.
Travel: September 2019
Country: Ukraine
City: Lviv
Activities: Conduct week long business leadership workshop (with Troika) to business professionals at the Lviv Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Speak at the Poly Technical National University and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Travel: February 2020
Country: Ukraine
City: Lviv
Activities: Conduct a weeklong business marketing workshop (with Troika) to business professionals at the Lviv Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Speak at the Poly Technical National University and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Travel: November 2023
Country: Ukraine
City: Lviv
Reunion with former students. Meetings with the UBTS and local churches to help provide inspiration and humanitarian aid during the war crisis.
Academic and Professional Awards
2018 Certificate of Appreciation from Lviv Poly Technic National University for “Grateful recognition of significant contribution to establishing and fostering cooperation with the Institute of Economics and management, Lviv Polytechnic National University (Ukraine)
2015 Recipient of Forsyth Tech’s “Diversity Award” for displaying and practicing diversity in the workplace.
2014 Fulbright Scholar “Russia Community College Administrators Seminar”
2009 Selected as a collaborator for “Triad Design Leadershop”
2008 The C. David Kepple Memorial Faculty Award
"2008 Excellence Award" The National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD).
2007/2008 "Excellence in Teaching Award" Forsyth Technical Community College.
2006 Member of first U.S. Delegation to complete a certificate of training in Russian business, law, culture, and economics at the Gazprom College of Oil and Gas. Volgograd, Russia.
2006 Honorary “Russian Cossack” Induction ceremony at the Gazprom College of Oil and Gas.
"2005 David R. Pierce Faculty Technology Finalist” The American Association of Community Colleges. Identified as a Champion of Technology for: Creative Use of Technology in the Classroom; Demonstrated Leadership in Technology; Inspiration to Students; Compassion in Work with Underserved populations.
2002 "Piedmont Craftsman” Design Competition, finalist
2000 "Monument to the Third Millennium" Design Competition, honorable mention. Top 10 in the world.
"1999/2000 Excellence Award" The National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD).
"1999/2000 Excellence in Teaching Award". State Board of Community Colleges and The First Union Foundation finalists
1999/2000 "Excellence in Teaching Award" Forsyth Technical Community College .
"The 1997 Graduate Excellence Award" School of Human Environmental Sciences Department of Housing and Interior Design for outstanding graduate performance in scholarship, leadership, and service.
1996 Recipient of the Harry Byrd Lee and the Ester F. Segner Scholarships. School of Human Environmental Sciences, UNCG
Tau Sigma Delta Architectural Honorary; University of Kentucky
1972-73 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Environmental Stipend Fellow.
"1974 Metro Environmental Improvement Award" City of Lexington, Kentucky.
Recipient of the Kiwanis Citizenship Award; Lees Junior College.
The Joseph D. Hall Scholarship Award; Lees Junior College & President of the Class 1971
Professional Associations
The CAD Society
The Association for Computer Aided Design In Architecture
Service
Center for Design Innovation Brain Trust a group of influencers whose ideas and conversations will be brought together to guide the Center’s program development and strategic plan..
Spirit Leader NCSBDC (North Carolina Sustainable Building Design Competition) to the Mogilev Construction College, Republic of Belarus. This represents the first international entrant for this competition
Building Committee member for the CDI (Center for Design Innovation).
Instrumental in developing Forsyth Tech’s Global Action Plan
Appointed to the selection Committee by President Molly Broad (UNC System) to recommend a Director for the CDI (Center for Design Innovation).
Advisory Council member Salem College Department of Interior Design.
Leadership assignment for Forsyth Technical Community College to engage the college with the community, other institutions, businesses, and international partners as relates to “Design” for the institution.
Collaborative partner for the Center for Design Innovation representing Forsyth Technical Community College.
Participant in grassroots planning for the National Institute of Design representing Forsyth Technical Community College.
Project Coordinator “Home House Partnership. The design and construction of a sustainable residential structure.
Spirit Leader NCSBDC (North Carolina Sustainable Building Design Competition
Multiple University Competition.
Committees and service, Forsyth Technical Community College :
Excellence in Teaching Committee (chairman), International Committee, Distance Learning Committee,
President’s Advisory Council, Celebration XL Committee, Sub- committee vice-chairman SCAS Steering Committee, Faculty advisor for the Architecture Club.
Steering Committee member Architectural CIP (Architectural Curriculum Improvement Project: Department of Community Colleges) project, 1996
Curriculum writing team Architectural Technology: Department of Community Colleges re-engineering project,1996
Computer Standards Committee FTCC, 1996, Curriculum Committee FTCC, 1995
Faculty Advisor to the Student Government at Forsyth Tech (3yrs)
Planning committee member Fall Golf Marathon (Booster fund raising event for Bishop McGuinness High School $8,000-$12,000).
Past president (twice) Bishop McGuinness Home and School Association.
Founder of the Booster Club at Bishop McGuinness High School (a support fund raising organization).
Chairman of the Fall Festival (major fund raising event for Bishop McGuinness High School; $22,000).
Planning committee member and volunteer for the Boys 17 and under National A.A.U Basketball Tournament in Winston-Salem (2yrs).
Past Secretary/Treasurer and Vice-President Winston-Salem Section of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
Past Board Member of Youth Opportunity Homes Inc. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Past member Facilities Planning Committee of United Way Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Vista Volunteer. Assigned to the Housing Aid Corporation, Lexington-Kentucky
Courses Taught
Forsyth Technical Community College:
20th Century Architecture
Architectural Media
Architectural Presentations (Created and taught first digital course)
Architectural Portfolio (Created and taught first digital course)
Architectural drafting IV
Architectural drafting V
Architectural drafting VI
Architectural Design Project
Architectural Mechanical Equipment
Codes specifications and contract documents
Concrete Design
Computer-Aided drafting applications
Computer-Aided drafting I (Created and taught first course)
Computer-Aided drafting II (Created and taught first course)
Computer-Aided drafting III (Created and taught first course)
Digital Architecture (Created and taught first course)
3D-CAD (Created and taught first digital course)
Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders
Estimating
History of Architecture
Introduction to AutoCAD
Materials and Methods of Building Construction
Office Practice Seminar
Site Planning
Static's & Strength of Materials
Architectural CAD/Digital Imaging Certificate. (Created certificate program)
DEAT (Digital Effects & Animation Technology) Intro to Digital Effects and Animation
DEAT Game Design
DEAT 2D Design and Animation I
DEAT 3D Design and Animation I
DEAT 2D Design and Animation II
DEAT 3D Design and Animation II
DEAT Principals & Elements of Design I
DEAT Principals & Elements of Design II
DEAT Implementation Project I
DEAT Implementation Project II
Computer ART I
DEAT Portfolio Review (Demo Reel)
DEA 215 3D Environments (Created and taught first course)
DEA 133 Foundation Studio I (Created first course)
DEA 134 Foundation Studio II (Created first course)
DEA 233 Foundation Studio III (Created first course)
Salem College:
Computer-Aided Design for Interior Architecture (Created and taught first courses)
History of Interior Design, Contract Interiors, & Senior Seminar in Interior Design
University of North Carolina at Greensboro:
Computer-Aided Design for Interior Architecture (Created and taught first courses)
Advanced computer applications (Created and taught first graduate course)
University of Kentucky:
Educational Psychology: Archology (Created and taught first course)
Architectural Service to Forsyth Tech.
Redesign of the entrance to Snyder Hall for handicapped accessibility.
Facility plan for the Library in Ardmore Hall (move from Snyder Hall)
Design for Dean’s office complex Winston Building
Facility plan for the DEA Program in Snyder Hall
Facility Plan for the Interior Design Program in Snyder Hall
Documenting existing layout of the Pine Grove shopping center for the Proposed Transportation facility
(Photographs and room measurements).
Facility planning for the Transportation Building
Design of the Alumni Oval
Architectural planning concept for the Center for Emerging Technology 1st plan
Architectural planning concept for the Center for Emerging Technology 2nd plan
Facility plans for the Center for Emerging Technology
Facility planning for Broadcast Production Technologies OGC
Facility and Office Planning for DEA Program OGC