Dinesh Buththan - Architect

Chennai, India +91-909******* adfh4d@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

• Open-Minded and Proactive Architect & Planner with more than two years’ experience working with a team of highly enthusiastic and energetic professionals.

• Successfully acquired a Master’s degree in Sustainable Planning & Environmental Management from the University of Herfordshire, U.K. after completing Bachelor of Architecture from SRM University, Chennai.

• More than two years of experience and proficiency in the use of softwares like AutoCAD, Revit, Architecture, Sketchup, V-Ray, Lumion, Photoshop & Microsoft Office.

• Confident Communication skills in English with a good amount of exposure of studying abroad. Objective

Seeking a challenging role where I can make a positive impact by learning and developing my career as an Architect and Planner in an organization which experts in designing, planning, managing and implementing successful projects in Architecture and Sustainability. Experience

ARCHITECT INFINITY D’SIGNS, CHENNAI, INDIA SEPTEMBER 2018 - PRESENT

• Design development and Construction drawings for 5 Residential, Interior Design & Landscape Design projects ranging from an area of 2000 to 6000 sq ft. in Chennai and Bangalore.

• Participated in all phases of the design process associating with the Principal Architect including preparation of manual and AutoCAD drawings, specifications, cost estimates and listings of quantities of material from conceptual drawings and instructions.

• Ensured design compliance to National Building Codes and Metropolitan Development Authority standards.

• Effectively coordinated with team members, clients, consultants, and contractors.

• Performed site visits of on-going residential and small-scale commercial and Interior Design projects

• Supervised construction projects and co-ordinate, monitor and inspect work done by others.

• Construct architectural and display models, and 3-D virtual models of architectural designs

(Sketchup, V- RAY, LUMION)

Key Competencies

Architecture & Spatial Planning Concept Evolution Sustainable Development Urban Design & Conservation Energy Efficiency & Green Building Zero Energy Design Environmental Management Systems Urban Regeneration Community Engagement Project Management Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Communication & Time Management

JR. ARCHITECT QUADRANT ARCHITECTS, CHENNAI, INDIA JUNE 2016 – DECEMBER 2016

• Assist in the development of design details construction documents

• Coordinate drawings with drawings of other disciplines

• Coordinate specifications with drawings to meet project requirements

• Participate in construction administration including preparation of meeting minutes visiting the construction site to gather information

• Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assist in presentations both internally externally.

• Research information and create graphics for inclusion in marketing proposals materials Other Experience

• Freelance Project Coordinator for a commercial design development & Execution of a “Design & Build” project: ‘Tenant Improvement Design – For Commercial Facility’ project in Chennai

• Architectural Internship at ANAND Architects, Chennai, June-Dec, 2015.

• Completed ONLINE WORKSHOP as part rat[LAB] EDU Winter School 2020 – ‘KICK STARTING COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN’ focusing on ‘Parametric & Computational Design’.

• Completed “Sustainable Communities & Habitats” Workshop – Field trip on exploring popular European models of sustainable communities and practices in Frieburg-Basel-Strasbourg

(France-Germany-Switzerland) held in March, 2018 through University of Hertfordshire, UK.

• Attended “Sustainable Homes-Sustainable Energy” Workshop conducted by the Building Research Establishment(BRE Academy) on BREEAM Certification, Home Quality Mark and Sustainability held on December, 2018 at BRE Watford, UK.

• Attended “Sustainable Habitats” workshop at Auroville, India held in December 2018

• Attended “Biome Workshop for Vernacular Architecture and Construction”, organized by Ar. Chitra Vishwanath in Bangalore, India in July 2013 Education

M.SC. SUSTAINABLE PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT JULY 2018 UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

B. ARCH, BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE JUNE 2016 SRM UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI, INDIA Academic Projects

• Accomplished Research Project on ‘Sustainable Development of Urban-Fringe areas of the U.K

- a case study on Welwyn Garden City suburb’.

• Completed Architectural Thesis proposal of the ‘Virginia Tech Innovation Hub’ at ECR with the theme of ‘Integration of Interactive Learning spaces’. Certifications

• IEMA: Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Certificate (U.K.)

• Registered Architect, License No. CA/2017/81274 by Council of Architecture (C.O.A.), India

• Zero-Energy Design: an approach to make your building sustainable - a course of study offered by DelftX, an online learning initiative of Delft University of Technology. Page 2

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