John Stebbins is the founder and President of Digital Vision Automation, Inc. a firm that provides regional software sales and support for design professionals. He has been one of the leaders in transitioning the building industry toward Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems for a number of years.
John has taught multimedia and digital design classes at UCI Extension, UCLA Extension, and has provided computer training to numerous film industry professionals. He originated the first classes in multimedia at UCI Extension and has co-founded the "Mastering ArchiCAD" workshop series for digital architects. He facilitates monthly Digital Architecture user clinics around southern California for architects who wish to optimize the use of computers and multimedia in their practices and is an Associate member of the American Institute of Architects.
He is a founding member of the GDL Alliance, an international network of skilled authors of 3D parametric objects for the building industry. The Alliance promotes the industry transition from 2D CAD symbols to smart 3D objects that simulate real building products.
Digital Vision has been an ArchiCAD Value Added Reseller in southern California since 1989 and was the second reseller chosen to represent ArchiCAD in the US.
John has earned a BS degree is Urban Planning from Iowa State University and has 12 years of experience as a residential remodeler and custom home builder. He spent three and a half years in Europe studying cultural history, the French and German languages and was a European tour guide.
