Barkev Daron, AIA, NCIDQ, PMP, EDAC, WELL AP, SITES AP, LEED AP (ND, O+M, ID+C, BD+C, Homes), REALTOR®
Often called: MoDaron (mo·dar·on / módärón)(PMP)
Selected work samples: PORTFOLIO△
Additional profiles: GBCI, IWBI, LinkedIn, PMI
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Biographical Sketches
Barkev is a candidate for the Master in Real Estate program at Harvard University (2026–2027). He received his Bachelor’s in 2011 from the Southern California Institute of Architecture where he was awarded consecutive scholarships for his portfolio and graduated with distinction for his academic achievements.
Since then, Barkev has built a multidisciplinary career spanning architecture, interiors, and real estate development. He has contributed to impactful and sustainable projects with leading design studios, that have received recognition from the American Institute of Architects.
Barkev is a registered architect in the State of California and holds certification through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is also NCIDQ-certified in interior design and is a California-licensed real estate professional.
Barkev has additionally earned multiple industry-recognized credentials pertaining to project management (PMP), evidence-based design (EDAC), wellness (WELL AP), environmental strategies (SITES AP), and sustainability (LEED AP across all five specialties). These qualifications enable him to bring a comprehensive, holistic approach to development strategies.
His diverse credentials reflect his belief that achieving excellence in project execution requires mindful consideration of sustainability, and an understanding of its impact on both our prosperity as a species and the balance between our natural environment and the built world.
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Awards / Scholarships
2026 FIABIC International Real Estate Foundation Scholarship
2017 AIA Residential Merit Award, Wagner Guest House, Contributions to Schmidt Architecture
2015 AIA Residential Architecture Award, Clifton-Peltier Residence, Contributions to Schmidt Architecture
2011 SCI-Arc Distinctive Graduate
2010 NEWH Group Scholarship - 1st Place
2010 SCI-Arc Academic Scholarship
2009 SCI-Arc Academic Scholarship
2008 SCI-Arc Gateway Portfolio Competition - 1st Place