Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Masters, Sustainable Design

I was a graduate research assistant to Prof.Dana Cupkova. My coursework includes the following courses:
Energy audits, Building Performance Modelling, Net Zero Energy Homes, Sustainable Community Development, LEED Rating system, Productivity-Health-Quality of buildings, Climate and Energy, , Biomimetics in Design , Performance of Advanced Building Systems, Ecological Footprints

Some details:
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
1. Synthesis Project | Adaptive and dynamic approaches for passive conditioning of offices in hot climates of India

Developed a web based toolkit for office designers of hot climate by analyzing cases with a three tier approach of biomimetic, vernacular and modern inspiration and formulated recommendations as proof of concept.

2.Building Performance Modelling | Scaife Hall | Revit CEA, eQuest, DesignBuilder-EnergyPlus

Modified the existing building design to achieve around 30 % decrease in energy use by developing simulation models.

3.Net Zero Housing | Low Cost Net Zero Energy Renovation (URA Pittsburgh property) | REM/Rate

Conducted cost effective retrofit analysis by exploring various alternative modifications resulting in 55% energy savings and pushing it to became a net zero house.

4.Climate and Energy | Energy audit of a Pittsburgh residence

Analyzed the existing construction and equipment of the building and made retrofit recommendations for energy savings and cost cutting.

Special Mention Certificate, Other

At the 361 degree conference in Mumbai