Architectural Designer Building Design

MONICA SHARMA

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SUMMARY

• Professional Architectural Designer with over 5 years of proven experience in designing small-scale projects such as high-end residences and large-scale projects such as stadiums, towers, and malls.

• LEED Green Associate certified in implementing sustainability in building design and construction.

• Adept in software tools such as Auto Cad, Revit, Photoshop, Lumion, Sketchup, Illustrator and In-Design.

• Excellent in planning and problem solving with the best design solutions. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Software tools: Revit, BIM, AutoCAD

• 3D Modelling: SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape

• Rendering Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom

• Other Skills: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Cost Estimating, Architectural Documentation, Planning, Interior Design Visualization EDUCATION

Master of Science in Architecture Aug 2019 - May 2021 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA

Relevant Courses: Arch Professional Practice, Global Traditions, Arch Systems and Environment, Arch Research Methods and Pro- gramming Design Studio.

Thesis: Recreational Center (Water conservationwiththeconceptofrainwaterharvest,composting toilets, rain gardens, generating electricity from the gym equipment)

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Feb 2010 - Oct 2015 Pokhara University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Relevant Courses: Building Science, Structural Forms, Building Construction, Structures, Settlement Planning, Basic Design Thesis: Public Library ( focused on the sustainable design with natural light, used local materials, and played with the level difference on the site)

EXPERIENCES

Architectural Designer July 2021 - Present

Lunsford Architects, Carterville, IL, USA

• Preparing graphics and documentation for client presentation including 3-d modeling, rendering, and animations.

• Assisting with drawing documentation and detail drawings of k-12 projects.

• Actively visiting sites, participating in meetings, and preparing construction documents.

• Reviewing drawings to write/edit specifications projects and coordinating with the standards, applicable codes, and regulations.

• Incorporating sustainable design solutions into all projects. Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant Aug 2019 - May 2021 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA

• Published a research paper entitled “Water Conservation in Nepal” focusing on water reuse and recycling in water-scarce loca- tions.

• Performed research on Automated Transit Network and designed Pod Car City Planning encouraged vehicle-free zone in auto- mated share mobility, Ithaca, NY.

• Proposed Science Research Center establishment in deforestation affected in Columbia area as a solution.

• Performed research on the gym equipment to generate electricity for the energy-efficient building design.

• Designed an energy-efficient recreational center with rainwater harvesting and a Reed Bed Treatment System for Grey Water. Staff Photographer Sep 2020 - May 2021

The Daily Egyptian, Carbondale, IL, USA

• Communicated with local people to collect news, images, and photo stories and conducted interviews around the University locality.

• Retouched photos using Adobe Creative Suite and prepared brief news to depict events and happenings. Project Architect May 2017 - Aug 2019

Pace Consultant, Kathmandu, NP

• Involved in preparation of design and production documentation, handled multiple projects in parallel and attended meetings with teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborated with peers to implement integrated sustainable design solutions into projects such as Commercial Buildings, Na- tional Banks, and Hydropower Towers.

• Involved in the landscape design projects such as Butwal mandap, community park design, and recreational center.

• Renovated over 40 government schools affected by the earthquake in 23 districts of Nepal through Retrofitting and Jacketing.

• Took the lead in developing and improving the old heritage (wooden structures)of Kathmandu Valley affected by the earthquake.

• Produced graphic materials such as 3D animation to the clients using Lumion or V-Ray Sketchup and presented to stakeholders for visualization and gathering requirements.

• Boosted company reputation through successful and unique design concepts leading to winning multiple construction contracts. Junior Architect Dec 2015 - May 2017

Idea Consultant, Kathmandu, NP

• Prepared preliminary design sketches of more than 40 small and 25 moderate-sized residential units using AutoCAD and Revit.

• Prepared contract documents, estimated costs, and designed proposals for over 10 projects.

• Applied building codes, safety, regulations, and standards to productively control risk management.

• Devised multiple ideas for projects and continued with the best idea till the project termination. RELEVANT PROJECTS

Schiller Elementary School June 2021 - Aug 2021

• Detailed drawing and 3D modeling with passive solar design. National Football Stadium Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

• Sustainable design with a green roof for 12000 attendees. National Cricket Stadium May 2016 - Feb 2017

• Conceptual design and landscape integration.

Commercial-Mixed Use Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

• Designed sustainable, vehicle-free university housing in Ithaca, NY, with solar panels for over 40% energy savings. Butwal Mandap May 2016 - Oct 2016

• Estimated costs, drafted technical drawings and rendered 3D views.

• Designed modern structures with traditional clay and stone materials. AWARDS AND HONORS

• Merit-based Graduate Assistantship award in the graduate program (2019)

• First runner-up in photography competition of graduate course Photography (502) (2020) PUBLIC PRESENCE

• Participated in 52

Annual NASA Convention of India held in Pune (Aug 2010)

• Volunteered a village design at “Majhi Gaun” to provide shelter to victims of the earthquake (Jan 2019)

• Provided pro bono services with a quick assessment of building affected by the earthquake (Aug 2016) LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

• Associate AIA (American Institute of Architects)

• LEED Green Associate

• “Professional Engineer” by Nepal Engineers Association (NEA)

• Nepal Engineering Council "A" class

RESEARCH PUBLICATION

• Water Conservation in Nepal, 6

ℎ World Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urban Planning Symposium

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