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Yisha Liu

Yisha Liu

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

As an architectural designer, I firmly believe in the power and significance of architectural design. My core area of interest stems from my passion for sustainable design and climate resilience. I am eager to explore new research opportunities using sustainable design and data-driven approaches to rethink the future urban environment.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

The Cohousing Company, Nevada City, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Led feasibility study for a multi-family apartment project on a 0.68-acre site, creating 10 drawings in Revit to assess scenarios, achieving 20% cost reduction with innovative building solutions.
Enhanced ventilation systems for Nevada City Cohousing, collaborating with engineers to diagnose and fix design flaws, resulting in 15% efficiency improvement and better living conditions.
Conducted 2 design workshops for an 8-unit cohousing project in Washington, producing a 34-page site design program package with 12 technical drawings in Vectorworks and 3 rounds of massing models using InDesign, Revit, and Rhino.
Contributed to the creation and editing of Principal’s 300-page book on cohousing impact, integrating insights from 10+ architects to enhance housing model understanding.
Expanded client base through effective strategies.

Jan 2024 - current
 

Hunan University of Design and Research Institute Co. Ltd, Hunan, China, Architectural Intern

- Assisted with the Hunan University Lecture Hall
project design during the schematic design phase and
participate in the presentation work for the client to
review.
- Help produced drawings and refi ne its model during
the Construction design phase of the Mangoohub
project.

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
 

Tianjie Community ,Beijing, Beijing, CN, Volunteer

- Developed understanding of needs of children of migrant workers while teaching them graphic design and hand drawing.
-Earned “Excellent Volunteer” award for 1-year teaching experience.

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
 

China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, China, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2016 - Jun 2021
 

Awards 

Scholarship, 3rd Place

2020
 

National Green Building Design Competition, 2nd Place

2020
 

Scholarship, 3rd Place

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills