Aaron Zhang 14/90-100 Edwin St. N., NSW 2132 aaron.pc.zhang@gmail.com 0479 167 744 http://au.linkedin.com/pub/aaron-zhang/51/3b6/480
EDUCATION Master of Design Science Sustainable Design & Building Services Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning University of Sydney (06/2011- 06/2013) Bachelor of Architecture College of Architecture and Urban Planning Tongji University, Shanghai (09/2001- 07/2006)
QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING Registered Architect (PR China), 2010 Green Star Foundation Course, 2012
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Research Intern Officer (11/2012 - 02/2013) Consulting department, EC3 Global, Brisbane www. ec3global.com / www.earthcheck.org Project Manager (03/2008 - 05/2011) Junior Architect (07/2006 - 02/2007) HAIPO Architects, Shanghai, China www.hpa.cn Project Architect (03/2007 - 02/2008) Development Design Group, Baltimore, MD, USA www.ddg-usa.com
PORTFOLIO Academic and practical projects: http://issuu.com/aaronzhang2011/docs/uniwork http://issuu.com/aaronzhang2011/docs/portfolioa5 CAD design collection: http://issuu.com/aaronzhang2011/docs/house http://issuu.com/aaronzhang2011/docs/hotel http://issuu.com/aaronzhang2011/docs/mixed_use *Referees available on request
SKILLS Architecture and Construction: Architectural design from concept stage to construction documents. Strong ability of presentation and communication within a design team. Understanding of NCC, design stages and build process in Australia. Proficiency in design tools: AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Maxwell and Adobe Collection, etc. Ability of learning emerging programs in short time. Environmental Sustainable Development: Comprehensive understanding of sustainable principles of architecture and building services. Familiar with energy code (NCC J-section) and green building rating tools, such as Green Star and NABERS. Proficiency in energy simulation program, as Design Builder, Eco tech. Energy auditing and management. International Communication: Written and oral fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Comprehensive understanding of Chinese construction code.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Holistic retrofitting proposal for VADS Plaza, 2011 Design work in University of Sydney. It has been chosen as the cover and content of “Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings, Warm Climate” edited by Professor Richard Hyde, et al. Millennium Resort, Hangzhou, China, 2008-2011 Participated as a project manager since 2008 through concept design to construction process.
Headquarter of DBS in Shanghai, 2008 Developed design for sustainable double-skin façade collaborating closely with mechanical engineers and manufactures.
Lighthouse, Long Island, NY, USA, 2007 Involved in planning, architectural concept design and data collection. Acknowledged relationship between urban design and public lifestyle in United Stated.