MEET THE SPEAKER
Jen Smith
Senior Draftsperson
Habit Studio
Jen Smith is a graduate of Nova Scotia Community College’s Drafting–Architecture program and is a key member of Habit Studio’s production team. Her interest in architecture was sparked by her love of video games, where she explored the creative possibilities of digital design. That passion eventually led her to a career in which she helps bring real buildings to life.
Jennifer specializes in 3D modeling and visualization, helping the Habit Studio team and its clients better understand a project’s spatial and material qualities early in the design process. With a unique blend of creative insight and technical skill, she plays a central role in developing the firm’s templates, managing their Vectorworks resources, and maintaining clarity and consistency across their files.
SESSION DESCRIPTION
Scaling Thoughtfully: Evolving Our Practice with Vectorworks to Support Passive House Design
This session shares how Habit Studio evolved its firm through a more comprehensive use of Vectorworks by shifting from 2D to 3D workflows, taking on more complex projects, and building efficient systems that support the team’s design goals and commitment to low-energy, high-performance buildings.
Learning Objectives:
• Discover how transitioning to a 3D workflow enabled greater clarity, complexity, and collaboration in Habit Studio’s architectural projects.
• Learn how firm values like sustainability and design excellence shaped the studio’s approach to templates, resource libraries, and file management.
• Explore how small firms can continuously adapt with Vectorworks to meet evolving goals, from scaling up to experimenting with energy performance tools.