EDUCATION |
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PennDesign Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - USA Master in Environmental Building Design : 2012-2013 CGPA - 3.71/4
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EXPERIENCE
ACADEMICS
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INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, ENVIRONMENT & ARCHITECTURE : Ahmedabad - Gujarat, IN
Assistant Professor : December 2017 - Present |
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO : Taos - NM, USA
Teaching Assistant : Oct 2012 - June 2013 The Green Tech. Program focus is in providing courses to educate and improve the construction workforce, its related trades and professions on green building, renewable energy, sustainable systems, design and CAD, and business management. Most courses are dual credit to include Juniors and Seniors at regional High Schools. Role as a Teaching Assistant includes: - 3D Designing - Exploring concepts of Green Buildings - Developing Earthen Architecture/Construction methods like Adobe, Rammed Earth and Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks |
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
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OFFICE OF DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT : Ahmedabad - Gujarat, IN
Project Architect & Coordinator : March 2018 - Present |
HUNNARSHALA FOUNDATION : Bhuj - Gujarat, IN
Project Architect & Coordinator : August 2015 - December 2017 Hunnarshala foundation is a not - for - profit company that works to promote sustainable designs and construction techniques, creates opportunity for artisan to mainstream their skills by providing technology, design and market support, and works for rehabilitation after natural disasters. It also works and promotes decentralize solid management and waste water solutions. Role as an Architect Includes: - Designing and drafting of project from conceptual to final phase - Drafting and detailing submittal drawings - Organizing and attend client and agencies meetings - Prepare documents and presentations - Project coordination - Site supervision - Carry out research: Immediate and long term study |
BUILDING MODELLING CONSULTANTS : Surat - Gujarat, IN
Energy Modeler : Feb 2014 - July 2015 Building Modelling Consultants provides modelling services for area such as thermal, carbon and daylight at early conceptual stages of designs, which enables for sustainable designs and developments. |
ONYX CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN : Taos - NM, USA
Intern Architect : Oct 2012 - June 2013 Onyx Construction & Design is design/build firm focusing on sustainable solar passive designs. It creates opportunities for local communities to involve in construction process and provide platform for better economic development. Role as in Intern Architect includes: - Designing and drafting of project from conceptual to final phase - Drafting and detailing submittal drawings - Preparing specifications - Organizing and attend client and agencies meetings - Study and analyse various bidding document - Project Management - Site supervision - Designing and developing earthen construction techniques such as Adobe, Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks and Rammed Earth that focus on affordable low cost housing |
HUNNARSHALA FOUNDATION : Bhuj - Gujarat, IN
Architect & Researcher : June 2008 - June 2011 Hunnarshala foundation is a not - for - profit company that works to promote sustainable designs and construction techniques, creates opportunity for artisan to mainstream their skills by providing technology, design and market support, and works for rehabilitation after natural disasters. It also works and promotes decentralize solid management and waste water solutions. Role as an Architect Includes: - Designing and drafting of project from conceptual to final phase - Drafting and detailing submittal drawings - Organizing and attend client and agencies meetings - Prepare documents and presentations - Project Management - Site supervision - Carry out research: Immediate and long term study |
SEED - An art exhibition inspired by the beginning of everything : Taos - NM, USA
Assistant & Researcher : Oct 2012 - Oct 2012 SEED is a creative and interdisciplinary, arts and education project focused on the miracle of the seed and the global importance of healthy seed diversity. This project currently manifests annually in Taos, New Mexico showcasing artwork from local, state, regional, national and international artists. Role as an Assistant and Researcher Includes: - Carried out research on production process of food products from their seeds and design an infographic about the production process. - Assisted in organizing of the SEED Exploratorium 4.0 |
GROUP 7 ARCHITECTS : Mumbai - Maharashtra, IN
Intern Architect : July 2006 - Dec 2006 Role as an Intern Architect Includes: - Schematic Designs - 3D Modeling - Preparing of Construction and Submittal Drawings |
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES - A comparative study in Kutch District, Gujarat State, India
A collaborative research between SUPSI - Switzerland, World Habitat Research Center, Hunnarshala Foundation and CEPT University. - A published research paper at World Habitat Research Center http://www.worldhabitat.supsi.ch/documents/paper_kutch.pdf - A publish chapter in book "Technologies and Innovations for Development - Scientific cooperation for sustainable future" http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-2-8178-0268-8_9.pdf HACKING THE EARTHSHIP: In search of an Earth-Shelter that WORKS for Everybody Hacking the Earthship: In Search of an Earth-Shelter that Works for EveryBody is a comprehensive collection of academic and in-the-field research findings on Earthship, combined with practical how-to advice for designing and financing your own truly sustainable earth-sheltered home. Rachel Preston Prinz and contributing authors discuss the history, research, design issues, and evolution of Earthship, drawing on the knowledge of thousands of builders, craftsmen, and designers who have mastered the art of earth sheltering. Then, they walk readers step by step through design, offering a wealth of resources that can inspire, inform, and educate. Within, readers will find the tools needed to understand their place's culture, architecture, and climate... and the ideal building methods for their climate, personality, values, and budget. AUTHOR: Rachel Preston Prinz CONTRIBUTORS: Shannon Matteson, Michael Curry, Carrie Christopher, Debra Baile, Asha Stout, Pratik Zaveri, Richard Flatau, Sigi Koko, Craig Schreiber, Steve Scott - A publish book www.amazon.in/Hacking-Earthship-Search-Earth-Shelter-Everybody/dp/0986115525 |
CERTIFICATIONS |
LEED Green Associate (10860102)
Green Building Certification Institute September 2013 - September 2015 Council of Architecture (License - CA/2014/62968) Certificate of Registration March 2014 - December 2025 |
PROFICIENCY |
Designing Softwares: AutoCAD - Rhino - Sketchup
Simulations/Modeling Softwares: Energy Plus - Ecotect - Radiance - Evalglare - Diva - IES VE Presentation Softwares: Photoshop - Indesign Application Packages: Microsoft Office |
LANGUAGES |
English
Hindi Gujarati Kutchi |