XINMAN LIU
LEED Green Associate | Sustainable Real Estate Development
xl4154@nyu.edu +1 515-520-4735
EDUCATION
New York University
| New York, NY Fall 2022- May 2024
M.S in Real Estate Development
GPA 3.9/4
Sustainable Real Estate Development
CAPSTONE
Green Colocation Data Center Development, Temple, TX
RELEVANT COURSES
> Real Estate Finance, Business & Entrepreneurship: RE Finance, RE Valuation & Feasibility Analysis, RE Finance & Investment Analysis, Advanced Real Estate Development and Investment Transactions
RE Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Legal & Land Use: Legal Principles & Practices, Land Use & Environmental Regulation.
Sustainable Real Estate Development: Infrastructure & Urban Development,
The Development Process, Green Building & Sustainable Development, ESG & Commercial Real Estate.
Construction: Construction Project Management & Cost Estimating, Construction Methods & Technology
University of Washington
Seattle,WA Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Master of Landscape Architecture
GPA 3.52/4
Urban Design
RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
Anti-Displacement Strategies for Urban Unincorporated King County
> Conduct research about providing affordable homeownership as Anti-Displacement Strategies.
RELEVANT COURSES
> Intro to Real Estate, Real Estate Market Analysis, Planning & Urban Form
Iowa State University
| Ames, IA Fall 2013 - Spring 2018
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
GPA 3.51/4
Graduate with Distinction, cum laude
RESEARCH & PUBLICATION
Thermal conductance between water and nm-thick WS2: extremely localized probing using nanosecond energy transport state-resolved Raman
> Nanoscale Advances 2(12), 5821-5832. doi:10.1039/ d0na00844c
ACTIVITIES
Women in Robotics: Computation +Construction Lab
RELEVANT COURSES
>Principle of Microeconomics, Introducation to Renewable Resources, Advance Green Technology in Urban Design, Construction
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Management Intern, Capital Program
| New York, NY 06/2023 - 05/2024
New York City Economic Development Corporation
>Providing specialized expertise and project management support to NYCEDC and other NYC City agencies. Facilitating design and construction procurement for NYC municipal Capital projects, managing schedules and change orders, conducting stakeholder meetings, and collaborating with design & CM consultants.
Make in New York (MiNY) Campus at Bush Terminal
Industrial Development Revitalization of NYC Waterfront
Industrial Properties into a Creative Manufacturing Hub
Research Campus ("SPARC") Kips Bay
Science Park & Research Campus | Transforming the Hunter College campus into a state-of-the-art hub for life sciences, healthcare, and public health, while enhancing the Kips Bay neighborhood.
East Midtown Greenway & UN Esplanade
Green Infrastructure Parks & Public Spaces, Infrastructure & Transportation
ABC No Rio
Green Building NYC first Passive House Certified Art Center
> Refine and develop department-wide Design & Construction Management Procurement Contracts to ensure projects achieve greater environmental sustainability, incorporate more MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) considerations, and promote circular design& Construction practices.
2024 NYCEDC Construction Management RFP & Contract (Asset Management & Capital Program)
2024 NYCEDC Design RFP & Contract
>Supporting Capital Program and NYCEDC's company-wide sustainability initiatives:
NYCEDC Circular Design & Construction Guidelines Engaged in developing Circular Design and construction Guidelines to align with the city's Net-Zero goals, aiming to ensure City-owned assets support the circular economy, fostering an environmentally friendly and resilient urban landscape.
Green Building Certifications Studies &Capital Project
Adaptation
(Internal)Conduct research to explore alternative green building certifications such as Living Building Challenge and Passive House standards. Develop comprehensive strategies for project implementation and staff training to seamlessly integrate the most rigorous green building certifications into capital projects across New York City.
Graduate Research Assistant
| New York, NY 09/2023 - 05/2024
NYU Urban Lab
Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD) - 2024 New York Special Session
Assisted in coordinating and facilitating the Mayor's Institute on City Design New York Special Session (May 8-10th, 2024), ensuring the event's smooth execution.
Graduate Course Assistant | New York, NY 09/2023 - 05/2024
ESG & Commercial Real Estate, NYU Schack
> Guided students in core topics: Commercial Real Estate, ESG impact on Real Estate & Urban Development, Public, Priveate Partnership > Enhanced student understanding of ESG's influence on investment decisions, property management, and sustainable development, >Enhanced students' proficient in market analysis, financial modeling, and understanding of Land Use & Zoning
Multi-Family Retrofit Design Consultant | Nanning, China 11/2020 - 08/2022
>Rehabitize existing urban village multifamily rentals into state-ofthe-art, energy-efficient apartments with solar-powered EV/E-bike charging stations and ground-floor retail spaces. Create affordable yet sophisticated living spaces tailored for young professionals in Nanning's central business district. Personal Practice
Landscape Architecture Designer | Minneapolis, MN 09/2018 - 05/2019
TEN X TEN Studio
> I have played a pivotal role in managing urban revitalization and mixed-use development projects, overseeing design, research, planning, and construction across seven projects, including one in Rwanda. Notably, four of these projects have received American Society of Landscape Architects ( ASLA) Professional awards.
2021 NATIONAL ASLA PROFESSIONAL HONOR AWARD
Indian Mounds Cultural Landscape Study and Messaging Plan
Parks & Planning| An inspirational and holistic guide to gradually replace recreational features and activities with preservation of the burial ground, expansion of native plants, messaging acknowledging the sacred site
2021 ASLA MINNESOTA, PROFESSIONAL MERIT AWARD SECOND + SECOND
Mixed-Use Development| Repurpose Post-Industrial Site into a Six-Floor Mixed-Use Development.
2023 BOSTON ASLA EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR GENERAL DESIGN
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Kinigi, Musanze District, Rwanda Research & Wildlife Conservation Campus | A multi-building, $13.4 million investment that anchors the region as a conservation hub for ecological preservation and education in Africa.
2019 ASLA MINNESOTA MERIT AWARD FOR UNBUILT WORKS DIA Plaza and Midtown Cultural Connections
International Design Competition, Detroit, MI Mixed-Use Development| Repurpose Post-Industrial Site into a SixFloor Mixed-Use Development.
DP+E Landscape Architecture Intern
| Shenzhen, China 05/2017 - 08/2017
AECOM
> Support the Dasha River Ecological Corridor Project from design development to construction documentation.Support Senior designer and team with Changsha Meixihu International Culture and Art, multiple highend hospitality (Hangzhou Four Seasons), shopping center, and residential development.
ULI GLOBAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2021
UK LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE AWARDS – THE DAME SILVIA 2020
ULI ASIA PACIFIC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2020 Dasha Ecological Corridor, Shenzhen
Parks & Planning| Contributing to ecological design development, site inventory, research & Construction Documents.
LONDON DESIGN AWARDS 2020-GOLD WINNER
Changsha Meixihu International Culture and Art Centre
Landscape Design, Changsha
Art Museum& Theatre | Assisting with design development and communication and outreach with Zaha Hadid Architects, helping with construction document and final presentation booklet.
RECOGNITION & CERTIFICATE
ASLA Student Merit Award 09/2023 08/2023 04/2018
Women in Real Estate Scholarship
National Symposium of Women in Real Estate Conference
Urban Leadership Scholarship
NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate
The Women in Real Estate Leadership Scholarships are funded by the National Symposium of Women in Real Estate (WiRE) conference each fall, supporting graduate students dedicated to advancing women in real estate. The Urban Leadership Scholarships are jointly supported by the research centers at the Schack Institute of Real Estate, including the Urban Lab, REIT Center, and Center for the Sustainable Built Environment. The scholarship is awarded to a matriculated master’s candidate who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the Schack community and academic excellence.
LEED Green Associate 07/2020
U.S. Green Building Council
ASLA Iowa Chapter
Awarded to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in their final two years of study who have demonstrated the highest level of academic achievement, design competence and interpersonal skills.
SKILLS
Real Estate Financial Modeling/Analysis, Underwriting, Due Diligence, Asset & Portfolio Valuation, Feasibility Assessment, ESG Investing & Reporting, Impact Investing, Asset & Portfolio Management. Market Research, Site Selection & Acquisition
Project Management| Procurement (Design, construction and Product), Cost Management & Estimating, change orders, RFP & Contract Drafting (Design & Construction Management ), Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Design & Planning & Construction | Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate Laws and Regulations (Land Use)
Green Building Certification Consulting & Sustainable Practice| LEED, Passive House (International/ US), Living Building Challenge
Software Proficiency| On-Screen Takeoff (Cost Estimate), Revit/ BIM, Microsoft Office Suite + Project, Rhinoceros (Grasshopper), ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)