Gene Daniels

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Gene Daniels Is a Multidisciplinary Designer
Based In Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Gene Daniels is a multidisciplinary designer
based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from
Maryland Institute College of Art in 1989 with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design
and Architecture.
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He then completed his Masters degree in
Architecture from Morgan State University in
1994. Currently, he is currently completing a Ph.
D. in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Gene Daniels has taught on the university level
as a Professor for over 20 years throughout the
United States and Canada. Hes also served in an
administrative capacity as an Assistant Director
of Undergraduate Admission and a Recruitment
Coordinator.
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Currently, Gene Daniels manages his own design
and consultation practice (Studio D) in Halifax.
He collaborates with other architects, engineers,
artists, contractors and manufacturers to achieve
the best design team for his clients.
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Hes currently working with agencies in Africa
to develop emergency housing and shelter for some
of the poorest and most impoverished communities.
In addition, hes working with some of the most
needy communities and families in Nova Scotia.
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As a researcher, Gene Daniels is currently
collaborating with the CASALA Institute in
Dundalk, Ireland to produce virtual reality,
learning and educational environments for
communities within Africa.
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The goal is to produce a modular,
self-supporting, living classroom where children
can use open-source software to visually and
virtually access the arts, technology and the
world, regardless of their geographic location or
conditions. Gene believes strongly in grass
roots, community engagement and actively engages
communities throughout the world who need the
most.
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