Intermediate Designer

Himani Kher

AIA Assoc. LEED Green Assoc.

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Dedicated and accomplished Architectural Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering residential, commercial, historic preservation, and sustainable design projects across California; collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders; and navigating complex permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions. Proficient at translating client vision into technically precise construction documents across all project phases, from programming and feasibility through bidding and construction administration, leveraging advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows to drive drawing quality and coordination efficiency. Committed to equitable, community-centered design informed by CDC-aligned research and low-income housing initiatives. ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

• Published contributor to "The Royal Camps - Ahhicchatra Fort of Nagaur," India. with hands-on expertise in conservation principles, water harvesting strategies, and sustainable rehabilitation of historic structures.

• Achieved timely and accurate submissions for phases in permitting process like feasibility study & code evaluation, design development, construction documents, bidding and contracting, co-ordination, and maneuvering applicable permitting process while contributing to independent projects.

• Understanding methods in evaluating sustainable design strategies based on design and construction CORE COMPETENCIES

• Architectural Design

• Construction Documentation

• Historic Preservation

• Adaptive Reuse

• LEED Principles

• Building Code Analysis

• Permit Processing

• Residential Architecture

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

• Commercial & Revit Architecture

• AutoCAD Drafting

• BIM Coordination

• Construction Administration

• Project Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Architectural Consultant (Part-Time)

KalpN, Milpitas, CA January 2025 – Present

• Deliver end-to-end architectural services for residential single-family and ADU projects, spanning feasibility analysis, code research, design development, and city permit submission.

• Conduct building code evaluations and produce code compliance reports to guide clients through complex zoning and municipal requirements across Bay Area jurisdictions.

• Prepare high-resolution 3D renderings and construction documents from design development (DD) through construction documents

(CD), tailored to client and city requirements.

• Manage all client communications, project scoping, and deliverable timelines independently, leveraging strong organizational and project leadership skills.

• Currently partnering with Micasa Design and Development . Job Captain

Garavaglia Architecture, San Francisco, CA February 2024 – July 2024

• Compiled and documented detailed material specifications for historic preservation, rehabilitation, and remodeling projects, ensuring alignment with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

• Prepared and issued clear hand-sketched cartoon sets to guide drafters in producing construction documents required by the Historic Landmark Commission, State Parks, and the City of San Francisco Building Department.

• Served as a key liaison between senior architects and production staff, translating design intent into precise technical instructions that reduced drafting errors and revision requests.

• Applied deep knowledge of historic building materials and preservation methodologies to inform specification writing and construction detailing on landmark-designated properties. Designer Associate

Community Design Center, San Francisco, CA June 2021 – July 2023

• Independently contributed to governmental and non-governmental projects funded and assigned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supporting public health-centered design initiatives.

• Conducted programming analyses, feasibility studies, and market research to establish design criteria for Accessory Dwelling Units

(ADUs) serving low-income communities across the Bay Area.

• Evaluated ADA compliance requirements for existing commercial daycare facilities, identifying deficiencies and recommending design interventions to meet federal accessibility standards.

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of planners, community advocates, and public health professionals to deliver equitable, community-centered design solutions supporting the CDC’s mission to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. Architectural Designer

Topa Architecture, San Jose, CA May 2015 – February 2020 Himani Kher LEED Green Associate, AIA Associate

• Managed and coordinated construction drawings through all project phases, from schematic design to construction administration, for commercial, retail, restaurant, religious, and residential projects across Silicon Valley.

• Led interdisciplinary drawing coordination with structural, MEP, and civil consultants using Revit Architecture as the primary BIM platform, reducing coordination conflicts and improving drawing set accuracy.

• Executed permitting processes for residential single-family, ADU, commercial, and religious building projects across multiple cities in Santa Clara County, navigating varied municipal requirements efficiently.

• Contributed to an integrative sustainable design process on commercial projects, incorporating environmentally responsible design strategies consistent with LEED principles under supervision. Architect Jain Associates & Architects, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India August 2005 – February 2007

• Participated in the Third Phase of the preservation and conservation of Ranvas Havelis (Royal Row Houses) at the Fort of Nagaur, Rajasthan, India, under the supervision of Architect Meenakshi Kulbhushan Jain.

• Contributed to the published work "The Royal Camps – Ahhicchatragarh Fort of Nagaur," documenting the conservation methodology and progress of the restoration project.

• Participated in the 2006 International Landscape Workshop held in Nagaur, engaging with international preservation professionals and contributing to cross-cultural dialogue on historic site conservation. EDUCATION

Independent Graduate Equivalent Courses Boston Architecture College (since 2018 - Present) Credited exams

• Interior Design, Practice Management, Adaptive reuse, construction evaluation Certificate Bachelor’s degree in Historic in architecture Preservation (BArch) West Valley Community College (2013 – 2015) Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune, Maharashtra India, VIT's PVP College of Architecture. (2001- 2005) CERTIFICATIONS

• LEED Green Associate - GBCI (Active), LEED AP BD+C (In Progress)

• NCARB - Active, pursuing California Licensure (NAAB-approved degree)

• PG&E Continuing Education (Since 2021)

AFFILIATIONS

• AIA Associate Member - Emerging Professional

• Association of Preservation Technology (APT) - Emerging Professional

• USGBC California Community

TECHNICAL TOOLS

• Design & Documentation: Revit Architecture (BIM), AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu

• Visualization: 3D Rendering, Hand Sketching

• Productivity: Microsoft Suite

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