4iD University

Since he began his professional Architecture career, Sam Mikhail’s passion for helping others has always guided his craft. He began this journey when he earned his BArch degree from CCNY in 2012 and later is MPS in Lighting Design in 2023 from NYSID. Since graduating, Sam has worked with over 50 architecture, design, and construction firms to implement BIM technologies. During that same time, he has accrued 12 years of teaching experience within the AEC industry. It was through these interactions with both architects and students that he learned valuable lessons about group dynamics, design processes and the obstacles to a full BIM utilization at a firm. As he taught students & professionals to transform their design ideas into delivered buildings, he developed the belief in optimizing the digital practice and formed the foundational Ideology and Methodology of 4 Ideal Design. In addition to being Principal and Managing Director of 4iD, Sam’s work as a teacher is still the core of his passion and that is evident by his on-going role as an an Instructor and Director of the MPS Digital Practice Management at NYSID. Samuel is a licensed Architect and NCARB certified. He holds a LEED BD+C accreditation and is an Autodesk Certified Instructor.