ruchaagnihotri Urban Designer | Planner
Master of Urban Design
GPA: 3.7
2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Science in Community & Regional Planning (Minor: Design Studies)
GPA: 2.9
2008 - 2011
Diploma in Architecture
GPA: 3.0
2004 - 2007
Savannah College of Arts & Design, Savannah, GA Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
F E AT
Govt. Polytechnic For Girls, Ahmedabad, India
Thesis Project Exhibited at Heritage Cell, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Certificate in NCI Charrette System, National Charrette Institute $15,000 Student Incentive, Student Opportunity and International Student scholarships Certificate in Professional Architecture Software at Ahmadabad, India Certificate in Public Speaking at Ahmadabad Management Association
A M B I T
E D U C AT I O N
www.ruchaa.com 515 708 6467 agnihotri.rucha@gmail.com
Rendering Softwares - Arc GIS, Google Sketch Up, Auto CAD, 3Ds Max, Revit Architecture, Rhino Proposal Writing and Presentation softwares - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Design Research, Concept Development and Mapping Tools Sustainable Design Principles Public Speaking Urban Design Intern, Burt Hill, a Stantec Company, Ahmedabad, India
2014 2014 2012 - 2014 2006 2006
Jun ‘13-Aug ‘13
W O R K
E X P E R I E N C E
Wrote Memorandum of understanding, Inception and Interim report for Tourism Development Master Plan for Fort Kochi, Kerala, India. (Project area is 60.0 Sq. Kms) Created project cost analyses and budgets anticipated to approximately $1 billion Conducted research and site analysis through data collection, mapping for client consultation, concept and vision plans Collaborated with urban planning an landscape design teams to generate a comprehensive design team Supervised team of 4 architects and urban designers of associate consultants and team of 3 planning and drafting personnel
Planning/GIS intern, Planning & Housing Dept., City of Ames, IA
Aug ‘11 - Jun ‘12
GIS intern, IDRO, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Research Assistant, College of Design , Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Jan ‘11 - Aug ‘11 Feb ‘10 - Jan ‘11
Architecture Intern, Akshara Architects & Associates, Ahmedabad, India
Jan‘07 - May ‘07
Conducted and researched city codes, data analysis using field investigation on land use patterns to deliver design solutions on airport height regulations and main street revitalization Prepared graphic illustrations and maps explaining land use patterns and other characteristics utilizing cartography and GIS. Performed code compliance analyses, site plans and plat reviews for clients for approx. 20 residential, commercial projects Informed and issued notices for public meetings Assisted in the City’s Development Review Committee process Created and presented staff reports and site analysis to Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment and City Council for project permit approvals Organized and hosted public charrette, focus group and stakeholder meetings to rewrite historic district design guidelines Designed the Planning and Housing exhibition for the department of the month exhibition, voted ‘Best Department Exhibition’
Developed, designed and analyzed data to generate conceptual community transportation enhancement plan and implementation strategies as a part of Community Visioning Program Performed simulations to accurately map routes that children and community use to walk or bicycle to school and identify barriers and solutions as a part of I-Walk (Iowans Walking Assessment Logistics Kit) Generated maps forecasting flood area for various cities in the mid-west based on 2008 flood data to identify the housing needs for the flood effected areas Drafted and designed manual and digital architectural drawings along with presentation posters and submittal drawings Designed and managed residential, commercial and institutional projects ranging from $ 1 to 10 million Managed overall project coordination and construction administration among clients, on-site contractors and consultants Led negotiations with city engineers for construction permit approvals with 100% success rate