Portfolio-Professional and Academic Work, 2018-2019

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Afroditi Dosopoulou Professional & Academic Work | 2018-2019

Hello! I am Afroditi and I am a young architect, living in Oxford. I hold a diploma in Architectural Engineering, equivalent to Master and I recently got registered to ARB. I have always sought to commit myself whole-heartedly to any activity in which I am involved, be it academic, social or professional. I strive for the best, enjoy new challenges and constantly endeavour to stretch my abilities. My previous experiences have given me the ability to approach any situation with an open and informed mind. I always look to further my skills and relish each new opportunity.

I am very committed to responsible design, therefore, I like finding innovative and sustainable solutions to implement. My passion for visuals led me to explore plenty of software packages and become highly experienced in graphic representations.

CONTACT 19 Cavendish Drive, Oxford, England, OX3 0SD afroditidos@hotmail.com 07887 933783

AFRODITI DOSOPOULOU architect engineer EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE SKILLS

from Feb 2019

Autocad Revit Rhinoceros Sketchup Vray (Rhino & Sketchup) IES VE Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Cinema4D Lightstanza Unreal Engine Microsoft Office Suite

Graduate Sustainability Engineer

QODA Consulting, Oxford, UK •Assessing building thermal comfort and carbon emmissions according to the UK’ Building Regulations and standards (CIBSE

TM52, PartL, London Plan) using IES VE software.

•Testing Daylight performance to evaluate the sunlight entering the building and to optimize the implimentation of the glazing.

•Consulting and participating in Design Team Meetings on sustainable and bioclimatic solutions from early stages. In cooperation with architecture practices as Hawkins Brown Architects, David Morley Architects, MICA etc.

Dec 2017-Nov 2018

Architect

Paraskevi Bampou Architecture Studio, Thessaloniki, Greece

•Developed detailed plans, sections and CAD drawings for residential and commercial projects.

•Designed the interior of multiple renovations, detailed and specified furniture.

•Produced high quality 3D visualizations, both for interior and exterior scenes.

•Participated in competitions, developing the concept and producing the graphics and final presentation board.

•Prepared Revit drawings and files.

Engish C2 Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) & IELTS

Summer 2015

Intern Architect

TETRAGONO Architecture Construction, Thessaloniki, Greece

•Assisted in developing the brand and interior design of a patisserie, as well as involved with the

sary for the implementation of the intervention.

•Prepared and assisted on clients’ project reviews.

LANGUAGES

building regulations neces-

EDUCATION

Spanish B1 DELE Instituto Cervantes Greek C2 Native Speaker

2011-2018

Diploma in Architectural Engineering, Bachelor equivalent to Master Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly, Greece

•Special Research Topic; “Architecture in Space Stations” (2017) •Diploma Thesis; “+2300 | Research and Education for Astronomy in Mount Helmos” (2018)

Nov 2018

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2019 (Certificate of Completion) Architecture Course,48 hours Infotech, Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), Thessaloniki, Greece Jan-Jun 2015

INTERESTS Illustration Hiking Travelling Aerial Hoop Astronomy Running

Erasmus Course

Department of Architecture, Universidad Camilo José Cela, Madrid, Spain

PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS Sep 2018

content

Publication of Diploma Thesis on GRAD Review’s e-magazine for architecture, www.gradreview.gr Oct 2018

Publication of Diploma Thesis on Archstudies’ online platform, ww.archstudies.gr Oct 2018

2nd Prize : “Outdoor game composite design for playgrounds” Competition, organised by the International Union of Architects (UIA), the Technical Chamber of Greece and the company “Parcotechniki”.

CV & RESUME 01. SUSTAINABILITY 02. INTERIORS 03. THESIS 04. COMPETITION

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01.SUSTAINABILITY When we consider the energy used by buildings worldwide, it becomes clear that sustainable architecture and design is of the utmost importance.

Buildings account for nearly half of the world’s energy expenditures, 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, 25% of the earth’s potable water, and, in developed countries, over 20% of all solid waste generated (including food waste, yard waste and unrecycled materials). In addition, climate change has resulted in overheating of the buildings, which is considered to be a growing problem in the UK. In my current position as a Sustainability Engineer, I provide sustainable design services according to the UK legislation and planning requirements. I joined the company because, after attending bioclimatic architecture modules in the University, I was curious about how sustainability principles were implemented in practice. I believe that my experience in that role changed significantly my perspective as an architect and taught me to design with purpose and responsibility to the environment. I also had the chance to collaborate with M&E Engineers every day and gain a better understanding of the systems and equipment that operate in a building.

My daily tasks include modelling and assessing projects for thermal comfort under the CIBSE TM52 and TM59 criteria, preparing BRUKL documents that provide compliance with the Part L requirements of Building Regulations, assessing Passivhaus projects using the PHPP planning tool for energy efficiency, as well as producing 3D models and use them for daylight analysis.

Overheating and Daylight Analysis Charterhouse School Cafe- David Morley Architects An overheating study has been carried out on the Café to determine if the proposed window openings are sufficient to control overheating throughout the summer period (May-September).

A 3D model of the space has been created in IES VE software to replicate the geometry, openings and use of the cafe according to the architect’s guidance and plans.

UDI map Average Percentage of Daylight Illuminance Levels Between 100 and 3000 lux: Plan of the Cafeteria by DMA

77.91%

In order to test the daylight performance, I created a 3D model of the building in Sketchup and used the Lightstanza daylight analysis software to produce results in relation to the new proposed windows and rooflights. The results are represented in sDA and UDI maps produced on Lightstanza.

Results confirm that there is enough daylight in parts of the space with the new proposed windows and rooflights. A number of fenestration options were considered for the courtyard windows and various rooflight configurations. However, some spaces are still not receiving the adequate amount of daylight (the rear of the café space on the South and to the proposed servery area). These areas could benefit from the implementation of additional rooflights located above them.

The results are represented on the maps on the right.

IES model of the cafeteria.

sDA map Percentage of analysis points ≥ 300 lux for ≥ 50% of the year: 80.8%

The cafeteria was found to run the risk of overheating during the summer, due to insufficient ventilation and excessive internal gains. We recommended that some or all of the following measures should be considered from the architect to improve summer performance: • Increasing the opening hours of the windows if possible, during hot days to enable natural ventilation and prevent the space from overheating • Increasing the extent to which windows open • Optimising glazing specification to reduce solar gain • Make additional windows opening instead of fixed

Courtyard Elevations by DMA

Post architecture illlustration of the apartment in Photoshop.

02.INTERIORS

STUDENT APARTMENT This small apartment is located in the centre of Thessaloniki, in a neighourhood full of students,as it is in a close distance to the University Campus. Our client requested a renovation based on colour that would attract young people to live in.

With that in mind furniture in bright colours were selected , in blue, green and yellow shades, and the walls were painted accordingly.

That way the space became more interested and playful to match with the needs of a young occupant.

The client also requested the renovation of the roof terrace to provide a place where the tenant and his friends could gather and enjoy a nice day together. The entrance of the building was decorated, too.

After graduating, I joined a small architecture practice in Greece. Our projects consisted mostly of refurbishments, both exterior and interior, in residential or commercial buildings.

Crisis in Greece has caused a decrease in the construction of new buildings and an enormous demand of renovation. At the same time, as the Airbnb and other equivalent companies took over, people found a way of an extra income, by upgrading their properties and renting them for accommondation.

Working on these projects, boosted my skills on interior designing, and expanded my knowledge on software like Rhino and Vray. Although, I was already using these software, I got trained to use more sophisticated tools to best represent the materials and textures, to apply the appropriate lighting and to produce better renders.

KITCHEN

LIVING ROOM

W.C. LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

The two following projects are a refurbishment of the living room and kitchen of a small residence and a full renovation of a student apartment in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Proposed bathroom visualization in Vray.

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LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN The client owned a two-floor residence in the suburbs of Thessaloniki, in the municipality of Oreokastro. The house already consisted of a fireplace and some ancient Greek styled elements such as two ionic columns, gypsum moulding with floral decoration and ceiling roses. Taking into consideration the client’s preferences in white furnishing as well as in marble,wood and gold details, we equipped the house with a kitchen and living room of luxurious and fine designed elements. Furthermore, in the kitchen, a half wall made out of wood slats was installed to create more division but to still allow light and air to flow through.

Following the same style, a wooden frame of vertical slats consists of the stair rail.

Existing Plan | Total Area: 55 m2

Proposed kitchen visualization in VRay.

Proposed Plan

Proposed terrace visualization in Vray.

Existing Plan

Proposed Plan

5th floor|+19.0m

4th floor|+15.5m

3rd floor|+12.0m

2nd floor|+8.5m

1st floor|+5.0m

ground floor|street level|0.0m

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03.THESIS +2300|Research and education of astronomy in Mount Helmos This diploma thesis deals with the proposal for the creation of a research, training and residence center in the Kalavryta region of the Peloponnese, and more specifically in Neraidorahi, the second highest peak of Mount Helmos, where today is located the largest telescope in the Balkans , the telescope “ Aristarchus”. The present installation of the telescope has been the occasion for creating a scenario aiming at the interaction between researchers, astrophysics, academics, amateur astronomers and children, focusing on astronomy. We propose the creation of a building-shell, placed underground in its largest part, with a main element of a prismoid roof with openings and semi-open spaces, spots for astrological observation and contemplation of the night sky. We aim to resident researchers who work annually on the Aristarchus Telescope, the external telescope visitors, the various astronomy clubs and schools, as well as children from all levels of education who visit the area and facilities during school excursions in order to learn about astronomy and observe the night sky. An important factor in the designing of the building is the extreme weather conditions of the area, the difficult access and the intense slope of the soil. At the same time, we are working on a multidisciplinary planning approach, in collaboration with the researchers of the National Observatory of Athens and the National Center for Research in Natural Sciences “Demokritos”, to understand the needs of the users of the area and to collect climatic data from valid sources.

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Plan 5th Floor

Altitude: 2314m Prevailing wind direction: NW Maximum wind velocity: 130 km/h Temperature: min -17.4 oC, max 28.4 oC Topographic Diagram indicating the prevailing wind direction and the existing road.

KALAVRITA SKI CENTRE

Visualization of aa astronomy teaching space fro kids.

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Existing Facilities Map

Exploded Axonometric

Construction Detail

01 thin fillm photovoltaic panels

02 vm zinc roof cladding

1.VMZINC 24mm 2.ventilation zone 55mm 3.thermal insulation 15cm 4.waterproof layer 5.sound insulation 2cm 6.timber cladding 145x19mm 7.wooden beams 10x10cm

03 roof thermal insulation

04 timber roof cladding

1.VMZINC 24mm 2.ventilation zone 3.waterproof layer 4.thermal insulation 10cm 5.reinforced concrete wall 40cm 6.timber cladding 145x19mm

05 frame from wooden beams

06 supporting structure from steel double T beams

1.wooden parquet 2cm 2.plywood 2cm 3.thermal insulation 5cm 4.wooden beams 5x5cm 5.reinforced concrete slab 10cm

07 windows with low-e glass

1.geotextile 2.stone surround 3.drain pipe diam. 13cm 4.thermal insulation 10cm 5.reinforced concrete wall 40cm 08 supporting structure from reinforced concrete

Roof Plan & Roof Bottom plan

Western Elevation

Roof Design & Structure The prism roof creates a cover for the building, protecting the part designed from the ground level and above. With its shape, the roof aims to exploit the solar radiation, avoid the strong winds and the pressures of snow. At the same time, the openings placed on the roof allow light to enter the building and enforce the building’s ventilation. Four large transverse openings allow direct contact of the user with the exterior, as anyone is able to exit from the building laterally.

The two terraces designed in the middle of the roof were created for the following reasons: apart from the fact that they contribute to the lighting and ventilation of the building, these two atriums are spots of star observation and contemplation of the night sky, with the closed openings in case of bad weather conditions conditions or open when the weather is warmer. Across the roof we find skylights that also lead the light inside the building.

Visualization of the proposed building during the night.

04. COMPETITION Outdoor game composite design for playgrounds. creativity | imagination | play

This project came as a result of the participation in the Architectural Competition organised by UIA, the Technical Chamber of Greece and the company “Parcotechniki” in May 2018. The design requested the creation of a game complex which would be located in any playground and which should include at least three different game activities(climbing, swing, slides etc.) The aim of the competition was to familiarize young people and the active Architects and Designers with the multidimensional and highly interesting object of designing outdoor playground equipment and constructions and to motivate them to express their creativity in design.

ground gravel EPDM rubber flooring

concept

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Playground elements joined together in a linear way to form a complete unit. The shape of the final unit represents the free movement of a silk ribbon.

Plan Top

assembly

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Our proposal, “Ribbon”, ensures safe and functional continuity of gameplay with rotation activities.

It is made entirely of fiberglass, coated with non-toxic dye and is fastened on cast elastic safety floor with special plugs.

The construction consists of individual parts which are assembled with each other in any order and adapt to the central part of the structure. This split facilitates the process of manufacturing, transporting and adapting it to possible installation sites.

Different parts of the construction can create different playground units, according to their position of assembly.

plan

Construction Detail D1

rotation axis

View A

connection Spread view of the complex construction.

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fiberglass

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part 1

part 2

part 3

part 4