Michael Darby

  • Bachelor of Architecture I Virginia Tech University, 2021

    Awards & Recognition: 2018 Solar Decathalon Middle East Grand Champion, 2019 Solar Decathalon Grand Champion

    At Machado Silvetti Since: 2022

    Member: AIA

    Registered Architect: States

  • Projects for the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations

    Cedar Street Parking Deck

    Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Michael is an architectural designer working on several projects across the office that range from large master plans to smaller community focused projects. Since being introduced to architecture at an early age, Michael has had a strong desire to make architecture available to everyone and has worked considerably with Habitat for Humanity as a builder and a designer, conducted extensive research into sustainable low-income housing, and has worked to produce affordable housing for year-round residents on Cape Cod. During his time at Machado Silvetti, Michael has also worked on large scale, government master planning projects abroad, and designing smaller community scale projects in North Carolina.

Outside the office, Michael works with Habitat for Humanity in efforts to construct homes in Southwest Virginia and is continuing his education by completing his Architectural Registration Exams.

Contact: michaeld@machado-silvetti.com