Jess Fine
Design Operations Lead
jess@newavenuehomes.com
Master of Architecture - University of California Berkeley
Bachelor of Architecture - California College of the Arts
A Bay Area native, Jess Fine holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Architecture from California College of the Arts, where she received the AIA School Medal and Certificate of Merit for excellence in the study of architecture.
Jess is a systems thinker and early adopter of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design in Construction (VDC). As an advocate for sustainable living, she has been researching, writing, and designing for sustainability since 2003. She is passionate about EQ, leadership, and designing for humans.
Jess has a range of experiences, from working on century-old bungalow remodels to ultra-modern minimalist multi-family housing. She started he career working on single-family homes throughout Marin and the East Bay. She then expanded to leadership roles in modular high-rises, heavy-mass timber construction, and very complex R&D facilities.
Always up for an adventure, Jess has traveled the world for much of her life. Some of her favorite travel memories include visiting with Masai warriors in Kenya and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef off of Dunk Island in Australia. When you meet, remember to ask Jess when you can see her and her band’s next live gig.
A Place I’ve Called Home
Home is definitely our 1920s odd split level in the Richmond Annex. My husband and I have done most of the improvements ourselves, from a kitchen remodel to significant landscaping. We built a large garden bed out of reclaimed redwood joists in the backyard during COVID, and it continues to produce amazing tomatoes—even well into November!
—Jess Fine
