Yamuna Sakthivel
Nationality : Indian DOB : 22/06/1994
Architectural Technologist
yamunasakthivel@gmail.com
Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai
+971-545038438
https://issuu.com/yamunasakthivel/docs/portfolio_indesign4
“Passionate Architectural Technologist currently freelancing for clients across US, Canada, Middle-east and Asia” I am highly motivated in creating smart buildings that are sustainable, comfortable and environmentally intelligent. To achieve the balance in design and technical skills, I have focussed on structural, facade and climatic design during my master studies. My portfolio is a compilation of academic projects reflecting my design, validation and optimisation methods.
Education 2017-2019
Technical University of Delft (TU Delft), Netherlands Ranked World #3 for Architecture - QS ranking MSc. in Building Technology (Master of Architecture, Urbanism and Building Science) Graduated with “Cum Laude” (CGPA - 8.2/10)
2011-2016
School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University, India Bachelor of Architecture CGPA - (8.05/10)
Work Experience Jun 2020 Present
Upwork (https://www.upwork.com/fl/yamunasakthivel) Top rated freelancer (among the top 13% in the portal) with over 19 projects completed in US, Canada, Middle East and Asia Role: Architect for residential, hospitality and landscape projects
Sep - Dec 2019
Besix Group, Netherlands TiO2 (Titanium dioxide) facade advisory Role: Facade panel design, optimisation and simulation for air purification effect of the TiO2 facade panels in urban environment
Jan - May 2015
Habitat Technology, Trivandrum, India Intern Architect Role: Documentation of historical structures, Architectural design, presentation and approval drawings, site vists during project execution and hands on experience with rammed earth construction
July - Nov 2014
Aanish Sadasivan Architects, Goa, India Intern Architect Role: Residential concept design, preparation of approval drawings, site visit and checks on excution and client liaison
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Skill Sets Rhino 3D Grasshopper Revit 3D SketchUp Auto CAD Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign CES Keyshots COMSOL
Honors 2018
UnIATA - International Architecture Thesis award, 2018 Shortlisted in top 50 Demystifying Devadasis - Architectures influence on social structure
2015
Project Revamp - A collective challenge to transform 100 public spaces in India Third prize - Second Runner University of Westminster Internation Design Competition
2014
LIK Design Competition Shortlisted in top 15 National Association of Students of Architecture, India
Language Skills English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam French and Dutch - Beginner
Interests Travelling, Dancing, Photography
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