Affordable Housing Architectural Designer

Elmira B. Shirvani

Los Angeles, CA ***** 310-***-**** ******.*.********@*****.***

https://issuu.com/elmirashirvani/docs/portfolio https://www.linkedin.com/in/elmira-shirvani/ OBJECTIVE

Architectural Designer with expertise in design, project engineering and management, seeking a full-time role to contribute technical skills and creativity in a collaborative environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architectural Designer at Virginia center Housing Research Virginia Tech, USA 2024-Present

• Design affordable housing using 3D concrete printing technology, focusing on modular designs that optimize cost efficiency, environmental sustainability, and resilience. The goal is to develop scalable, adaptable housing solutions suitable for diverse climates and urban settings while minimizing environmental impact through careful evaluation of materials, structural designs, and production techniques.

Architectural Designer at ‘’Dalan Beton Gostar’’ construction company Babol, Iran 2018-2023

• Designed a single-family housing unit and developed construction drawing collaboratively with the construction teams.

Building Area: 3550 SF Site Area: 8610 SF 2021-2023.

• Managed design and development of a single-family housing unit in regular meetings with the client. Building Area: 4897 SF Site Area: 14530 SF 2020-2021.

• Develop detailed design and construction documents for a housing unit. Building Area: 1184 SF Site Area: 2370 SF 2019-2020.

• Supervised a team of interns, junior architects, and construction workers in the design and construction of a six-story residential building. Area: 2260 SF 2018-2019.

Architectural engineer at "Dalan Beton Gostar" construction company Babol, Iran 2016- 2018

• Led the design of a ten-story office building and worked directly with the construction team on site. Area: 4300 SF 2016-2018.

• Designed a five-story residential building, developed drawings, spatial program, and building exterior design. Area: 3230 SF 10 units 2017-2018.

• Worked collaboratively in a team of engineers and architects. EDUCATION & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

M.Sc. in Architecture & Urban Design UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 2023-2024

• Designed an immersive Performing Arts Center that integrates cyber-physical systems, AR/VR, projection mapping, and generative AI to create multi-sensory architectural experiences. Building Area: 17650 SF Site Area: 1506950 SF Las Vegas/USA 2023-2024.

• Developed simulated architectural depictions of a sustainable social housing complex, using advanced machine learning models and tools, including Stable Diffusion, LoRa, ControlNet, and Pix2Pix, to refine, edit, and enhance renderings from Rhino screenshots. Spring2024

• Developed advanced cartographic representation techniques that integrated machine learning, simulations, GIS data, and AR. Proficient in relevant tools including Stable Diffusion, Unity, Python, and ArcGIS to create multi-layered digital and physical maps depicting remote and extreme climate conditions on Earth. Nyingchi, Tibet Winter2024.

M.Sc. Architectural Engineering Tehran, Iran 2013-2016

• Science & Research Branch Thesis Topic: Sustainable Social Housing with Indoor Farming Approach

B.Sc. Architectural Engineering Sari, Iran 2007-2011

• PNU University of Iran Thesis Topic: Energy-efficient Mixed-use Building Design SKILLS & SOFTWARES

• Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe creative suite, AI tools (Stable diffusion), Microsoft Office, Miro, Unreal engine, Unity

• Technical Skills: Technical drawing, CAD design, 3D modeling, Laser cut and 3D printing, construction site supervision, problem-solving in multidisciplinary teams, communication, mentoring interns

• Adaptability: Rapid adoption and implementation of cutting-edge architectural and engineering software to enhance design efficiency and project deliverables

HONORS & AWARDS

Fellowship Award winner for attending Master of Science in Architecture & Urban Design program in UCLA. Los Angeles, CA 2023

1st Place (out of 500 entries) in Research Project competition of Mazandaran Construction Engineering Organization. Research Topic ‘Sustainable Housing Design Strategies based on Identification of Vernacular Architecture in Mazandaran. Mazandaran, Iran 2018

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