Architecture Portfolio

Software Skills

About me

Architecture Graduate Student

About me

2007 - 2019

Selected works

Academic and Workshops

Taking advantage of my skills as an architecture student, I strive to design functional and aesthetically pleasing buildings and spaces. As a professional designer, I have worked with software programs such as Revit, Auto Cad, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Lumion. Whether working on residential, commercial, or public projects, I am passionate about exploring the possibilities of technology in architecture and committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. I am excited to contribute my skills to a dynamic team and continue learning and growing as a professional.

- AutoCad

- Revit

- 3ds Max

- V-Ray

- Rhino

- Photoshop

- Indesign

- Dialux

- Powerpoint

- Illustrator

Language Skills

- Persian

- English

- Arabic

I am an architect; my life is taking some pretty exciting turns, besides I always welcome these events with open arms. I am happy with my experiences, which have built my path and where they have brought me.

Email: Leila.kaeeni@yahoo.com

I intend to promote better shape the built environment through the certain of aestic, function architecture, and help people experience welcoming atmospheres.

To these ends, I will continue to learn and work more and more for my way. I rely on myself and my talents. I believe that my path will make sense in the end.

Interested in

• Social sustainability

• Cultural design

• Environmental psychology

• Human-environment relation

Architecture Graduate Student

This portfolio holds a collection of some of my academic work in architecture. Each project had its own means of presentation, but for convenience, they are all presented in this portfolio in a similar layout while keeping the original presentation spirit

The Sustainable Life / Affordable Housing

Architecture at Zero/ An Affordable Housing for Farmers in California, Visalia

Considering Sustainable Design based on culture of the target society.

2021/ Design Studio III

Team Members: Leila Kaeeni / Maede Mohammadi

Responsibility: Researcher, Designer and presenter

Professor: Soo Jeong Jo

Approach: This project concept reflects the distinctive climatic and social conditions of Visalia and Latino farmers, contributing to an architectural design that emphasizes sustainable design practices that achieve zero net energy while reflecting the distinctive geography and culture of the target society.

The first challenge in this project is connecting different cultures and creating a friendly space. Creating some public places, such as a farm market for a few days, will allow farmers to communicate with themselves and other people, make money, and find some friends. Additionally, some solutions for connecting with other neighborhoods. Second, we have to think about where farmers would like to live. In order to answer this question, it is crucial to identify what places they need most.

Passive Design

Geothermal Heating - Ground source heat pump for radiant floors and thermal comfort.

Cross Ventilation - Operable windows in each unit allow for selective air flow, minimizing HVAC loads.

Solar Power - Solar arrays on rooftops provide renewable energy and the opportunity for tax subsidies

Rainwater Collection - This project is illustrating rainwater collection. Through this system, water is collected in the most efficient manner while simultaneously enhancing users’ haptic and auditory experiences of water.

Drought Resistant trees - All trees and vegetation of the site are local and drought resistant.

Daylighting - Building orientation as well as window strategies maximize daylighting in all units and each corridor

Electric cars - 5 Spots of parking on the site are reserved for electric cars and charger station.

To create an equitable environment we manage to give each unit a trace that provides the best possible lighting for each unit and with the orientation toward the north we were able to make it possible. Also through the design of the project, we created three types of floor plans that are spread over three floors so there would be a possibility for residents to select their view and floor and suitable accessibility. As a community space, the courtyard offers communal gathering and interaction space, or it can be used for a farmers’ market. In response to the drought problem of the site, we used drought-resistant trees and vegetation on the site that not only responses to the drought issue it would also help with the air quality of the whole complex. Finally, design ideas, functions, and sustainability strategies in the building are gathered and designed together. They support each other and form an inseparable whole.

This project concept reflects the distinctive climatic and social conditions of Visalia and Latino farmers, contributing to an architectural design that emphasizes sustainable design practices that achieve zero net energy while reflecting the distinctive geography and culture of the target society. During the design process of the affordable and sustainable residential complex, our main goal was to reduce the energy amount by using the least amount of money and creating an equitable environment Passive ventilation, seasonal shading, and effective daylighting reduce cooling, heating, and lighting loads, allowing a rooftop photo-voltaic system to provide power equivalent to most of the energy used by the building. To reach our goal, we tried to use natural ventilation by placing the windows in a position that helps with the airflow in the units. Creating a pond on the site By on the path of dominant wind we used an evaporative cooling system for summer hot days. PV panels with an angle of 20 degrees maximize the energy production during summer when the energy usage is at its highest point. Also by the use of geothermal and green roofs effectively reduce the UEI of the complex.

With PV panels and passive energy systems, the EUI of the entire building comes to 10.02 KBtu/ft2/yr After Analysing the model in Insight360 and doing some adjustments on PV panels, wall and window constructions, and shading we were able to decrease EUI to 10.2.

Geothermal Heating

Cross Ventilation Operable windows in each unit

Saving Energy Potential Analysis

Solar Power Solar arrays on rooftops provide renewable energy and the opportunity for tax subsidies

Rainwater Collection - Illustrated in the section, rainwater is being collected in this project.As a result, this system maximizes water collection while simultaneously enriching the users’ audible & haptic relationship with water.

Drought Resistant trees All trees and vegetation of the site are local and drought resistant.

With the help of a psychometric chart, we were able to specify at the passive energy designs that we wanted to use in our project to reduce the total energy announce and increase the comfortable time during the day for the residents of green life. It is noteworthy that our main focus was on summertime since we have more energy consumption in this season.

for electric cars and charger station.

We control the daylighting by horizontally shading the South Side windows and vertically shading the east and west windows according to the season. Filtering and reusing rainwater collected by a rainwater collection system. As well as reducing energy consumption, open hallways also provide lighting for various units.

The Shade of Life / LIVE LIKE THE TURKANA PEOPLE

AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE TO DANCE AND ENDEAVOR FOR YOUR LIFE

A Cultural Complex in Turkana , Africa

Considering Decolonizing Design based on the Racism Untaught training

2022/Advanced Studies in Interior Design Professor: Andrew Baque

Approach: as students, in this studio we explored how to become a participant in the evolving authenticity of people and place. We learned to hear, respect, and honor the perspective of the other by immersing themselves in the lived experiences of over 60 indigenous populations around the world. We researched past and present indigenous peoples to learn from and to humble themselves regarding the lessons of their ingenuity and the values they bring to their making process. Our final projects were a result of our individual research and area of personal interest and design discipline. We were required to innovate their designs based on the values of the indigenous culture they researched and to ensure their solutions “belonged” to the cultural DNA + geographic location of that community.

This plan includes four one-story buildings. A visit to Building A is an opportunity to experience a new, modern world while immersing in a traditional one. It is a place where people from other lands can learn how to weave baskets, and beads, wear Turkana clothes and converse with Turkanas. Take a look at their local dance and learn about their culture and traditions. In Building B you will find tourist accommodations. In Turkana, they can spend a few nights and experience the nature, people, and way of life of the locals. Turkana’s future generation will be taught in Building C. There is a generation of Turkana that is committed to building the future of the country and not forgetting its history. Using the principles of the Turkana people, modern people can learn and teach new dishes in Building D. All buildings have their own open spaces and have a close relationship with each other.

The initial concept was developed starting from the traditional Turkana house: it has a round shape that has a hole in the roof. The circle is used to build communal space as well as private homes. Therefore I decided to reinterpret and play with this form, applying local structural techniques and natural materials, adopting a sustainable approach and fine lines. The facades of the buildings have also been adorned with Turkana indigenous patterns.

Concept: Using the texture of the Turkana houses on top view

Building design and roof design coincide: the roof is composed of two layers. The main structure, which holds the covering and defines the pathways, is made of timber tied up with palm fibers. The secondary structure resembles a blanket of natural elements laid down on the primary structure. It is additionally supported by a grid of light bamboo trunks that allow flexibility and the curved line of the roof. Another relevant feature of the chosen shape derives from the study of sunlight so that during daytime shadows. Moreover, the inclination allows the flow of air and good ventilation in their climate. The final result is an open-air cultural center that becomes a new landmark for the community and territory and gives a new place for gathering and sharing different activities and moments of everyday life. Since this plan was conceived based on Turkana traditional construction systems and reviewed with a modern approach, I believe it responds efficiently to people’s needs without having an aggressive impact on their cultural and natural heritage. Ultimately, I hope to convey the idea of a lively and welcoming space for everyone by designing unconventional architecture.

People in the world

People in the world

The Turkana People

The Turkana People

Connection with each other

Connection with each other

The next generation of The Turkana people

The next generation of The Turkana people

Green Community

A place for all people to learn and enjoy

Designing a green corridor/ Louisiana , Baton Rouge

Considering Sustainable Design based on culture of the target society.

Spring 2022/Graduate Design Studio IV

Professor: Fabio Capra Ribeiro

Approach: Following a study of Baton Rouge and its important urban locations, a design for an educational building along the designed green corridor has been created. The objectives are to extend the ecosystem, improve the scientific level of people, and raise the level of their knowledge in order to preserve the environment. Furthermore, the relationship between architecture and urban design has been demonstrated to strengthen the GI, increase urban mobility, socialize more people, and create social equality.

The monitoring area of the site is that it is not possible to block the street that is between the site and the park in front of it. Since the initial concept is creating a strong connection between the site and the park, this project had to build a building on the street. As a result, the access to the street was not closed and even due to the creation of a sidewalk above the street, a beautiful view of the Capital Centre was created.

Construction is also prohibited in the park, but in order to give people more access to social justice, the project allocated part of the park to food production areas and a small part of the building just to connect more with the old museum on-site. create a social space such as Watching street theatre space is suggested between these the building and the museum.

Green Corridor map- Baton Rouge

Map Analysis

Site Analysis

Extending ecosystem: A study on Baton Rouge city and the proposal of the Green Corridor to enhance the wildlife and native plants of the region can also contribute to reducing air pollution and urban beauty.

Education System: An effort to bring people of all ages together to learn about agricultural exposure and protecting the environment.

Urban design: connecting the site with the city and strengthening the pedestrian and green spaces in order to produce access to the park in front of the site and strengthen the GI.

Sociality: Using various semi-open and open spaces to enhance the communication of people with each other, such as the entrance, street theater, public spaces inside the site, sports field, roof garden, etc.

Equality: Allocating some parts of the site to food production in order to create an equality based on food shortages in some areas. Designing social spaces for all people in order to create social equality

Mobility: Expanding bike lanes and connecting existing routes to each other in order to promote and encourage people to exercise, reduce air pollution, etc.

Creative positive change in communities and the environment : design actions such as strengthening the bike lane, designing spaces around the site to increase the safety of more residents, locating areas for the production of healthy and fresh food, creating sports spaces related to spaces, providing spaces for educating people and especially children to make positive changes with the aim of the change in community and environment.

Also, combining the site space with the park opposite and creating open and semi open spaces in order to entertain people will lead to positive changes in people’s daily lives.

Communication Zone (Classes and Coffee shop) b Second floor Plan

Create a space for Street theater Create semi-open Space Creating an enjoyable space to walk and talk

The green way consists of multi-scale interventions, including human-scale interventions such as architectural interventions, ecological interventions such as reintroducing green infrastructure, and pedestrian scale interventions so pedestrians are able to maneuver through the neighborhood without harm.

Ecological considerations along with the proposed green infrastructure through the strengthening of existing green species, and the extensive native planting that reduces air pollution in the area due to its location near the downtown. Strengthen social justice by designing the edges of sites and creating a safe space for pedestrians,and creating more recreational spaces

Social Equity: By establishing a space that can work with the region’s schools and address the shortage of schools for children, the region will be able to provide education and knowledge to all age groups, especially children. To improve access to food, produce healthy and fresh foods Providing bike lanes for public access to public transport and public health by encouraging exercise. The public green space can be used by everyone by creating open and semi-open spaces, as well as creating shade through the trees in the area By incorporating ramps into the design, social justice can be achieved and people with disabilities can participate

Green House Community Center Bridge

Green Wall Roof Garden Sport Field

View to Old Museum Street Theater Bike Trail

Lively Justice / Thesis Project

A Cultural Complex in Tehran , Iran

Considering livability in Public Spaces

ReadabilityTransparency

Approach :Vitality can be mentioned as an inseparable part of the desirable architecture, which can provide the proper context for the transition of exhilaration feelings. vitality is one of the main urban factors used in public spaces. The main question is, what features of the architecture are with the vitality approach, and what components contribute to this vitality. The ultimate goal of this project was to design a place with some vitality characteristics that everyone can enjoy spending time in.

2015 / Academic Project

Architectural Design

Thesis Project

Mentors : Dr.Hashempour

With : Dr.MirQolami

Liveability

PresenceabilityPermeability

Flexibility

Diversity&Attraction

Methodology

The main challenge in this project was about the terms of vitality. Different terms of spirit were defined in the context of urban design so they should be examined how they can be used in architecture. Various factors of vitality were categorized into 12 different categories, and each category has its subcategories.

The result was combining the architecture with its contexts so that people could find a place to spend time with their friends, go to the restaurants, go to the shopping, take participate in social activities, and attend in the different workshops. The focus of the design was on the human and the different needs they might have so that I tried as a designer to design an all-inclusive place for the citizens of Tehran.

1. Lynch

2. Jacobs

3. Carrier

4. Chapman

5. PamyrianGol

6. Sie

7. Shefto

8. Carmona

9. Tibalds

10. AIA 11. Golkar

12. Pakzad

Site Plan Analysis

The site of the project is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of Tehran that is suffering from a lack of public spaces. The site is enclosed by a school in east, residential buildings on west and Andarzgoo Street in the north.

Residential Neighbors School Commercial

Programming Activities with Vitallity Approach

Metropolis of Tehran with approximately 17 millions of people is the biggest city in Iran. One of the main problems of which Tehran is suffering from is lack of vitality in its public spaces. A one can identify the problem just with walking on the streets and watching buildings without any meaningful relationship with the city.

1. Enjoy the morning Breakfast on the roof garden

Zoomin-SiteArea

4.Enjoy Sitting in the shade

2. Enjoy A stroll through the art galleries

3. Enjoy the afternoon Lunch with friends in the restaurant

7 .Enjoy The night walking and shopping with partner

8 .Enjoy Watching a good movie with family

6 .Enjoy Reading toghether in the library

5 .Enjoy Spending time with children

Design the Open Areas

Appropriate Circulation

Locating the mass

Site Area : 2000m

Form Finding Process

In order to combine the building and its environment, part of the site is shared with the city. Next, circulation is appropriated to join two streets, also invite people to inside. Furthermore, a courtyard is designed in order to be fortified to stay and pause people. Finally, an inner courtyard is provided for the building users

First Floor Plan

1. Amphitheather

2. Children library and playroom

3. Book store

4. Library Official side

5. Library

6. Art Gallery

Spatial Layout List

7. Classrooms

8. Roof garden and Installation area

9. Art workshops yard

10. Main Yard

11. Cafe

12. Sitting area for watching movie

13. Restaurant

Section A Section B

Different functions in the building are linked to each other with small voids and stairs. placing vertical access in each zone make the space more transparent and readable

Different functions in the building are linked to each other with small voids and stairs. placing vertical access in each zone make the space more transparent and readable

Section A Section B

Main yard is sorrounded with one and two level buildings.Using low height in the borders of the yard , provides more safety for the users

Main yard is sorrounded with one and two level buildings.Using low height in the borders of the yard , provides more safety for the users

Results

• National conference on Civil Engineering, architecture and Urban infrastructure, with subject of “Livability of Urban Public Spaces in Tehran city: the case of City Theater” in July 2015 Tabriz, Iran (https://isn.ac/XYCE-ADFBE)

• National conference on ICAUCAE 2016, with subject of “Definition of livability in Urban and its criteria in architecture” in March 2016 Tehran, Iran (https://www.civilica.com/Paper-ICAUCAE01-ICAUCAE01_1713)

Interaction / A.D.02

A Religious Center in the Middle East

Abstract : Living in this part of the world makes you think about the roots of this wars and one of the most endorsed theories is ignorance, which is caused by the great walls between different religions. Jews, Muslims, Christians and Zoroastrians are not permitted to participate in each other’s rituals.

2014 / Academic Project

Architectural Design

A.D.02

Mentors : Dr.Vahdattalab

Approach : This project was designed to provide a safe setting for people with different beliefs to perform their rituals so that by this constructive interaction people can focus on their similarities instead of their differences and fortify their bonds.

Form Finding Process

For our design 02 studio, we decided to design a culture project with a new approach based on exploring different forms by making various maquettes for the project. All the students were free to define their projects due to their assessment of their hometowns. As a middle eastern civilian who lives in one of the most vulnerable parts of the world to religious conflicts, I choose to design a cultural complex for people with different religions

Site plan Location

The site of project was chosen near 30 Tir street where is famous for its Religious coexistence. One of the most striking and curious features of 30 Tir Street is the fact that a synagogue, two churches, a mosque, and a Zoroastrian fire temple harmoniously coexist along this street and it provides a good opportunity for the project to reach its goals.

Design process Sketches

Methodology

Interaction is the key factor in solving this problem and this interaction among different people with different opinions needs a place to take happen so that is where architecture comes in.

The Path as the Context considering the path as architectural zone

Relegion as The path Some people Follow in order to Find the truth in world

The Context as an architectural practice morphing the path to an architectural form

Interior Perspective

Main yard is where most ceremonies can take place . the diagramatic approach in designing this space was inspired by traditional relegious spaces in middles east. such as “Tekyeh” in Persian architecture .

Main Yard

Design a center as a place for worship and religious ceremonies with the potential to show other people that all religions can get familiar with each other and interact better

Section A-A

Christian Ceremonies

Muslim Ceremonies

Buhdismm Ceremonies

Grounf Floor Plan

Data Visualization|Cultural and Ethnic Diversity at Louisiana State University New International Students

Academic Years - includes all semesters and intersessions (2015 to 2021)

College of Art and Design Enrollment - Masters Level

ARCH 5004 - Visual Data - Spring 2022

Professor Fabio Capra Ribeiro

How many students have been enrolled in each department of college of Art and Design from 2015 to 2021?

Abstract: In addition to hosting a high number of international students every year, Louisiana State University is one of the top 100 American universities in the nation. With a focus on the number of international students, their racial diversity, and the female-to-male ratio, this set of visualizations examines how many international students have been enrolled at LSU during the last six years from 2015 to 2021. The purpose of this visual data representation is to give us actual insight into the diversity of graduate students enrolled in master’s programs at the College of Art and Design.

Architecture, MARCH

How many International students have been enrolled in the college of Art and Design from 2015 to 2021 in total?

Landscape Architect, MLA

Fine Arts-Art History, MA

How many male students enrolled in the college of art and design from 2015 to 2021?

How many female students enrolled in the college of art and design from 2015 to 2021?

Poster Designing Afro futurism

A poster about African-American people- Fall 2021

For my Afro futurism poster, I wanted to incorporate the topics we've learned during the semester and focus on the relationship between the past, present, and future as my guiding principle. To symbolize the future, I designed a female eye on the poster that is transformed by an African traditional mask symbol.

To represent building the future, I created a digital city on her body and included the skyline of New Orleans. The use of symbolic trees in a forest conveys the historic resilience and efforts of African Americans, with the roots of the tree on which the Sankofa bird sits symbolizing the connection to ancestors.

The woman's earring features a map of Africa with a man's face attached to it, and the movement of the birds flying together represents unity as they shout for freedom and liberation. Overall, my poster aims to showcase the power of Afrofuturism in honoring the past, embracing the present, and shaping the future.

Caribbean Futures/

LSU School of Architecture Workshops & Symposium Team Working. Responsibility: collage and design the poster

The team explores the reasons why the residents of Puerto Concha, a boating community on the southern rim of Maracaibo Lake in Venezuela, continue to stay despite the challenges they face such as declines in population, pollution, and limited resources. The Catatumbo, a nightly lightning storm, is introduced as a phenomenon that has the potential to provide a resource for the community’s electricity needs. we raise questions about the future of Puerto Concha and how global aspirations such as alternative energy and respect for natural environments may impact the community’s resilience and longevity. Despite the challenges, the residents of Puerto Concha have adapted and continue to thrive in their off-grid lifestyle, with a rich culture and close relationships with each other and their environment.

Internship /LaHouse

Architecture at Zero/ An Affordable Housing for Farmers in California, Visalia

Considering Sustainable Design based on culture of the target society. 2021/Academic project

Team Members: Leila Kaeeni / Maede Mohammadi

Responsibility: Researcher, Designer and presenter

Professor: Soo Jeong Jo

Leila Kaeeni

Email: Leilakaeenii@gmail.com

Cell Phone: (+98) 912 725 8664

Address: No.54, Manavi Street, Emamat Square, Narmak, Tehran, Iran

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-kaeeni-5746b4a9/