Cindy He
Portfolio. Selected Works 2023
cyxhe@uwaterloo.ca (416)-732-0439
Hello! I’m Cindy! I’m a second-year BArch candidate at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture with an interest in community, cultural, and environment-driven design. To me, architecture has a profound influence on how we lead our lives through community, connectivity, cultural representation, and environmental influence in the form of physical spaces. I aim to explorethe question: how can we reimagine our connection with our surroundings, nature, and the physical environments we dwell in? This portfolio is a collection of my most notable academic and personal work over the first year of my formal education. I hope to further my education and contribute to the success of your company!
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Summary of Qualifications
Skills
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Rhino 7 Enscape D5 Render Grasshopper Photoshop Illustrator InDesign LightRoom Premiere Pro MS Suite
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Proficient in conceptualization and design, gained through participation in design competitions and a year of architectural studies involving proposal drawings and models. Skilled in using various architectural software such as Rhino, Adobe Suite, and MS Suite Demonstrated track record of success in collaborative and high-pressure settings, consistently delivering results. Strong time-management and organizational abilities, exemplified by successfully handling multiple university design projects concurrently, achieving excellent academic performance. Enthusiastic and dedicated team member, adept at fulfilling responsibilities, managing priorities, and actively contributing to group projects.
Relevant Experience Development Assistant Homes to Zero • • •
Assisted the CEO with daily operations, including presentations, design support, and data management. Conducted research and forged residential construction partnerships, expanding the company’s network. Organized data from 150+ homes for new energy-efficient retrofit software.
President Bethune Creative Arts Council • •
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2022 Toronto, ON
Oversaw the creative and content direction dedicated to promoting creative arts within the school. Implemented an effective weekly meeting structure in a team of 27 students that strived towards establishing an inclusive, engaging, and positive environment after two years of virtual school. Led and organized multiple fundraising events throughout 2022; raised over $500 for food bank charities.
Clubs/Studio Section Head Bethune Yearbook Committee •
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 Toronto, ON
Sep 2019 - Jun 2022 Toronto, ON
Model Making Hand Drafting Laser cutting CNC milling 3D printing Collage making Sketching
Languages English (native) Mandarin (native) French (conversational)
Interests Digital art Video editing Reading Sketching Guitar Noodle soup
Led and instructed section members to design aesthetic and professional pages for the Yearbook. Facilitated effective communication, feedback, and guidance. Designed templates, graphics, and descriptions, and edited pages for quality and accuracy using Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Excel.
Distinctions Audra Noble Memorial Leadership Award Dr. Norman Bethune C.I •
Jun 2022 Toronto, ON
Given to the student who has shown exceptional dedication, initiative, and leadership in the creative arts at school.
Education University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Cambridge, Ontario, Canada • •
2022-present Toronto, ON
Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies Candidate (B.A.S Honours), co-op Recipient for University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship (2022)
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Your home can combat climate change!
October 18, 2023 To Whom It May Concern, I am wri�ng this leter to recommend Cindy He for her excep�onal performance as a summer student at Homes to Zero, a startup company commited to accelera�ng the implementa�on of Net Zero home retrofits. Cindy joined our team as a Development Assistant, and her contribu�ons were invaluable to the success of our mission. Throughout Cindy's tenure at Homes to Zero, she consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, dedica�on, and the ability to work effec�vely in the o�en-chao�c world of a startup. Her diligence and commitment were evident daily. She approached tasks with enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn, which made her an integral part of our team. Specifically, Cindy excelled in the following areas: 1. Research: Cindy was involved in several research projects including u�lity costs, home audit trends and incen�ve programs across Canada. The work was well organized, showed aten�on to detail, and an understanding of the complex subject mater. 2. Energy modelling: Cindy took part in a large energy modelling project. She was able to learn HOT200 energy modelling program very quickly and produced well organized results. 3. Case Studies: Cindy took ini�a�ve to research and create case studies that showcased success stories in Net Zero retrofits. 4. Content Crea�on: Cindy brainstormed ideas for social media content and created blog outlines. 5. Grant Wri�ng: Cindy exhibited strong wri�ng skills when it came to grant applica�ons. In addi�on to her professional skills and achievements, Cindy was a pleasure to work with. Her posi�ve a�tude and ability to collaborate with team members created a produc�ve work environment. In conclusion, Cindy exceeded our expecta�ons and was a true asset to Homes to Zero. I have no doubt that her dedica�on and work ethic will con�nue to drive success in future endeavors. If you have any ques�ons or would like to discuss Cindy's qualifica�ons further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
Carolyn Moss, B.Arch, LEED AP, Cer�fied Passive House Designer Co-Founder and CEO 10A Busy Street, Toronto, ON (416) 220-6129
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Selected Works 01
Convergence Pavilion
02 Ebb and Flow Library 03 Keidas Residence 04 Geological House 05 Panoramic Passage
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Convergence Pavilion Pavilion for Humanity Competition Project Program Location Collaborator Date
Competition Pavilion Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway Moxiao Guo Aug 2023
The Convergence Pavilion, situated in Svalbard, Norway, stands in the midst of international initiatives dedicated to preserving humanity’s collective memory including the Arctic World Archive, the Svalbard World Seed Vault, and the Svalbard Satellite Station. The Convergence Pavilion symbolizes our persistent human endeavor to share, preserve, and express our memories and emotions, fostering connections that transcend our existential boundaries through intangible means. It emphasizes that, in the grand scheme of the universe, we may be modest beings. However, our existence is, in itself, an achievement that defines our fundamental nature. These connections find their most tangible form in the present, serving as the gateway between our past and future. The preservation efforts of the past lead us to this juncture, while current initiatives inspire and guide us forward. At this convergence point, we lack control over the past or objective foresight of the future. Yet, our shared curiosity and bravery persist in reaching out to explore. The monument serves as a beacon for reconciliation, learning, and self-reflection, fostering mutual understanding as we navigate the shared, impermanent certainty of existence.
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Above: Approaching pavilion view
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Spectrum The programming disperses itself onto a spectrum between the interpersonal and the intrapersonal, defining the basis for the pavilion’s functions, senses, and experiences. The core of each floor formulates the two extremes on this range.
Convergence Two forms of circulation divide the pavilion: The first level converges multiple bodies to generate an overlapping arbitrary space in the centre, encouraging interactivity and crossing between spaces. The lower level establishes a continuous winding pathway that descends and acts as a subjective and singular experience. Morphology Diagram
East Longitudinal Section
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Front Elevation
West Elevation
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Ground Floor Plan
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Below Grade Floor Plan
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Performance Space Conference Reception Cafe
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Workshop Rest/Study Gallery Contemplation
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Exploded Anoxonmetric
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Approaching Central Contemplation Moment
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Performance Space View
Conference Space View
Descending into Gallery View
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Ebb and Flow The New Multimedia Library Project Program Location Date
Academic Library Toronto, Ontario, Canada Apr 2023
Overlooking the Don Valley Parkway below and gazing up towards the Toronto skyline, the Ebb and Flow Library serves as a unique kind of public library to revitalize the Riverside community in downtown Toronto offering a unique combination of programs to cultivate rich and dynamic environments for learning and recreation. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a contemporary and inviting cafe and auditorium space on the ground floor which seek to express a sense of exploration, inspiration, and community through performance and nourishment. Bookstacks on the second floor offer a vast collection of media, from traditional books to digital resources, as well as a computer lab and three flexible private meeting rooms. By mediating an auditorium, cafe, and library, the gesture towards both the downtown Toronto core and Joel Weeks Park is established and embraced through the intimate and dynamic interaction of the performing arts.
Parti sketch
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Main Entrance from Davies Avenue
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Context Plan
1. Massing and Views
Morphological Diagram
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2. Split
3. Merge
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Model Photographs
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2F Plan
Ground Floor Plan
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1F Plan
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Reception Checkout Lobby Staff Office Cafe
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Backstage Room Media Stacks Computer Lab Meeting/Study Space Seating
North Elevation
Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section
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Technical Cross Section
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Lobby and Cafe
Auditorium
Bookstacks and Study Spaces
Flexible Meeting Spaces
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Keidas Off-Grid Sustainable Residence Project Program Location Collaborator Date
Academic Residence Porvoo, Finland Jasleen Matharu Apr 2023
Located in Porvoo, Finland, Keidas effectively engages its occupants with the surrounding site as a complete off-grid and net-positive passive residence. The spaces are arranged methodically, mapping an occupant’s circulation with the front door opening to a cozy mudroom and an open concept taking up much of the ground floor. Careful consideration for reclaimed materials creates a humble and vernacular architectural aesthetic while effectively sequestering carbon. Pine wood is a plentiful and renewable resource native to Finland and typically used in vernacular Finnish architecture. Materials such as the roof shingles, exterior wood cladding, and window sills are made with reclaimed pine wood. A double-stud structure system along with cellulose insulation in place of glass fiber and extruded polystyrene insulation ensures maximum insulation with a minimal carbon footprint.
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Main Exterior from Street View
Interior Workspace Render
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Top: Roof Plan Middle: 2F Plan Bottom: 1F Plan
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Context Plan
Axonometric Sun Diagram
Longitudinal Section
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North Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
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photovoltaic panels
radiant heat pipe cutaway diagram
1 biofilter foam blocks 2 aerobic bacteria 3 filtered water
waterloo biofilter flatbed
1 controller geothermal heat pack 1 2 AC adapter
water heater 2 buffer tank 3
3 battery
radial heat pipes 4
rain garden
4 potable water storage 2 carbon/charcoal filter 1 3-stage gravel filter 3 UV disinfectant
insulated outdoor cistern
Systematic and Structural Axonometric Diagram
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Finished pine window frame Roller shade Triple-glazed encasement Plywood Sheathing Low expansion polyeurethane
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Flashing Primary air barrier Secondary air barrier Extruded insulation
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reclaimed pine shingle tiles building paper 38x89mm battens 38mm vent space 38x140mm rafters secondary air barrier cellulose blown batt roof fibre insulation 38mm service cavity 12.7mm pine wood panelling
21mm reclaimed pine wood siding 25mm air space secondary air barrier 11mm plywood sheathing 38x89mm wood studs with cellulose insulation secondary air barrier cellulose blown batt roof fibre insulation 38mm service cavity 12.7mm pine wood panelling
12.7mm pine wood flooring 12.7mm subflooring 38mm radiant floor heating space 11mm plywood sheathing 38x286 joists with blown cellulose batt insulation 38mm service void 12.7mm reclaimed pine wood panelling
moulded plastic drainage layer dampproofing 200mm concrete wall 115mm blown cellulose insulation 89mm studs with blown cellulose insulation 38mm service void cellulose blown batt roof fibre insulation
Technical Cross Section
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Geology House Friends not Fences Living Project Program Location Date
Academic Live/Work Residence Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Dec 2022
The Geology House, nestled within the layered sedimentary shale rocks of Cambridge Riverbluffs Park, serves a dual purpose as a community space for hands-on geology and Earth science education and as a comfortable residence for one person. Built atop and beside the existing quarry rock formations, the Geology House establishes a profound connection with the site. The primary goal is to maintain the site’s natural qualities and minimize disruption. The geometric masses appear to have been extruded from the quarry rocks in a thoughtful and inquisitive manner, harmonizing with the natural qualities of the rock formations and minimizing disruption to the surroundings. The Geology House is not only a comfortable home for a geologist but also a place where they can share their knowledge, offering care and education to visitors, rocks, and the land itself. This unique live/work residence provides a space for learning and interaction with the local geology. Above: Pinch Point between Masses
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Top: 2F Plan Bottom: 1F Plan 7
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Exhibition/Workshop Corridor Office Living Room Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Patio
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Longitudinal Section
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Context Plan
Cross Section
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Exploded Axonometric
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Panoramic Passage Pedestrian Crossing Bridge Project Program Location Date
Academic Bridge Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Jan 2023
Nestled within the landscape of Victoria Park in Kitchener lies the Panoramic Passage, a small pedestrian bridge that unites the North and South trails across a tranquil lake while framing panoramic-like views of the surrounding park. The landmark emphasizes the horizontality of the lake, cultivating an accentuating visual language that draws in visitors to look out into the horizon over the lake. The bridge includes two lookout points towards the lake on the West and a lush island nestled in the river on the East. By using structural triangular galvanized steel beams that support horizontallyspanning glu-lam timber members, the surrounding scenery of the park can be appreciated throughout all seasons.
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Context Plan
Approaching View
View into Exterior Landscape
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Structural Axonometric Diagram
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1. 38x286mm Glulam Lumber Members 2. 50mm-150mm Hexbolted H.S.S 3. 38x89mm Glulam Lumber Members 4. 38x286 Glulam Lumber Handrail Members 5. 38x286 Lumber Decking 6. 38x186mm Lumber Decking 7. 50x50x1100mm Hexbolted H.S.S 8. 300x300mm H.S.S Galvanized Steel Substructure 9. Reinforced Concrete Footings
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Transversal Section (Front)
Transversal Section (Middle)
Longitudinal Section
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Cindy He
| Selected Works cxyhe@uwaterloo.ca (416)-732-0439
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2023