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Amy Leedham

Amy Leedham

San Francisco, CA, US

 

About 

I am an environmental designer who values investigative design and research. I believe we can always learn more about our environment and this should be one of the first drivers in any design but is too often pushed aside. Bioclimatic analysis shoud be integrated fully into the design process and be present at every major step in order to achieve the best performance and most meaningful architectural expression. Sustainability is not just about benchmarks and awards, but rather about creating buildings and cities that address social, economic and climatic demands.

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Amy's General Blog on Archinect:

Sustainable Design Weekly : Technical advice, case studies and additional resources for low-energy design

A discussion on everything to do with sustainable design. From renewable energy to implementing integrated design in professional practice. Case studies, article reviews and green building certification methods and additional resources will all be included.

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Employment 

EHDD, San Francisco, CA, US, Designer / Sustainable Specialist

Past projects include visioning two mixed use master plans in India centered around the development of a world-class aquarium, a 24 acre mixed use master plan in Mumbai, and the design competition for a collegiate art museum. I am also providing energy modeling and climate analysis support throughout the office.

Oct 2011 - current
 

TP Bennett, London, GB, Design Consultant

Contract design consultant providing support for corporate, residential and hospitality projects. Also provided environmental design consultation.

May 2011 - Aug 2011
 

William Rawn Associates, Boston, MA, US, Architectural Assistant

Responsible for LEED-New Development Pilot Programme documentation and submission. Particiapted in Design Development stage of a performing arts facility for a university. Provided architectural support in the form of models, presentation materials, construction details, and renderings.

May 2007 - Aug 2008
 

Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), London, GB, Junior Architect

Participated in the schematic design phase of a major commercial park project in the middle east. Provided architectural support in the form of models, sketches, drawings and presentation materials. Responsible for the council approval document, models and presentation materials for the schematic design phase of a luxury housing project in London.

Jun 2006 - Dec 2006
 

Education 

Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), London, GB, MArch, Sustainable Environmental Design

Focus on building performance, passive strategies, healthcare design and advanced natural ventilation. Training in analytic and simulation software such as Eco-tect, Radiance, Envi-met and EDSL-TAS. Distinction Honors.

Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Core design and technology coursework with practical work experience supplement
Study abroad - SACI Florence, Italy 2006. Cum Laude Honors.

Sep 2002 - May 2007
 

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