Daniella Castro

Daniella co-founded DNA Detailing which uses Tekla Structures to detail rebar in 3D and produce drawings and fabrication lists directly from the models. At DNA she has worked on a wide variety of projects, including mid-rise residential, commercial, tech campuses, hospitals, and bridges. She has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, CA. Prior to starting DNA, she worked as a structural engineer using BIM to produce engineering drawings, which gives her a unique perspective into implementing BIM across the building industry. Daniella is passionate about moving the construction industry forward by using BIM to improve outdated practices and bridge the gap between the design and construction teams.