Jefrall Betancourt
Founder & Principal Architect
Jefrall Betancourt is a Florida-licensed architect leading FreAsh Architecture with a hands-on, collaborative approach. He practices independently while working closely with a trusted network of engineers and consultants, allowing for direct involvement in every project.
His work focuses on bespoke residential architecture and select commercial projects, often involving custom homes of significant scale and complexity. Jefrall began his architectural education in 2007 and has been in professional practice since 2015, with experience across multiple regions and project types.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and based in Florida since 1999, Jefrall is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling seamless collaboration with diverse clients and teams. He is currently licensed in Florida and pursuing licensure in Colorado, Puerto Rico, and Illinois. His practice is shaped by climate, context, and a thoughtful, client-centered design process.
FreAsh Architecture serves clients across the United States and its territories, depending on project needs.
University of Florida
2010-15
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
2015
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
2013
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The University of Florida’s Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program is a two-year, NAAB-accredited professional degree designed to prepare students for architectural licensure. The curriculum emphasizes core areas such as design, history, theory, and technology, while offering opportunities for specialization in fields like sustainable architecture and historic preservation. Students cultivate a personal area of focus through either a thesis or a Project-in-Lieu-of-Thesis (PILOT), guided by faculty advisors.
https://dcp.ufl.edu/architecture/master-of-architecture/#:~:text=PROGRAM%20OVERVIEW,Arch%20program.
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The University of Florida (UF)'s Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Architecture is a pre-professional degree designed to prepare students for a Master of Architecture program and future architectural licensure. It emphasizes the design process, spatial organization, and various skills related to architectural design. Students develop skills in graphic communication, materials, technology, and environmental issues, while also engaging with historical precedent, sustainability, and the cultural context of design. The program is structured around design studios and supported by courses in history, theory, and building technology.
Accreditation - NCARB
4.0-5.0
Schematic Design
4.0
Construction Evaluation
5.0
Practice Management
5.0
Programming & Analysis
5.0
Project Planning & Design
5.0
Project Development
5.0
Florida - Registered
2026
Colorado - TBD
20xx
Puerto Rico - TBD
20xx
Chicago - TBD
20xx